Hey Everyone,
I know some may want to fill in the blank by saying, "Jesus Fixes Everything!" and yes, of course I understand that, but I'm thinking more about more lighthearted items from everyday life.
I recently had my first cooking fail of 2026 -- which is another reason why I don't make many attempts to cook.
In order to stay within certain health parameters (and because I've been caught up in becoming obsessed with very unhealthy recipes in the past,) I now only choose recipes geared to promote good health, weight loss, and stable blood sugar.
In other words, I have to pick all the boring recipes with limited fat, sugar, or salt (which is already a major reason as to why they wind up being fails, I know.)
Last week I made a mushroom soup that's basically just mushrooms, onions, and broth, but interestingly, uses oats as a thickener instead of the usual heavy cream or cheese.
However, as you can imagine... It wasn't all that tasty (even though I added extra seasonings) -- and now I'm stuck with a batch of it. But no one can afford to waste food these days, so I hauled out my Handy-Dandy, Fix-It For Nearly Every Food Failure -- shredded cheddar cheese. All I can say is, at least the cheese makes this soup slightly more edible.
However, last night, I fear I came across a new arch nemesis -- the likes of which not even my beloved cheddar cheese could save!!!
Despite this brand claiming right on the box that there are "No Certified Synthetic Colors," the end product was so day-glo orange, I'm pretty sure a pile of out could be used in place of a traffic cone. It was one of the worst boxed mac'n'cheeses I have ever tried. (A friend pointed out that I could just make my own from scratch, and I have before, but for some reason, I get cravings for boxed mac'n'cheese.) I dared to try this one because it boasted a higher protein count that my usual beloved Kraft.
And so, I finally found something that even my beloved cheddar (or even mozzarella) cheese COULD NOT FIX!!!
ARGH!!! (However, I will still find a way to consume it because I was raised to not waste food.)
Alas, the year has just begun, and I already have to admit a HUGE defeat. Le sigh.
What about you?
* What kinds of "fix-its" and "old reliables" do you usually rely upon? Duct tape? A certain tool? A certain outfit, piece of clothing, or accessory to look put-together? Certain foods to fix recipe disasters, or comfort an upset stomach? Certain supplies for a hobby? (A favorite gadget or pair of scissors?)
* What do you usually use these old reliables to fix? What have been your biggest success stories? (Especially when they saved from a lot of money, time, and mental anguish?!)
* And what are some instances in which an old reliable FAILED you?! Did it lead to a complete disaster with no hope of redemption, or did you find another miracle fix in the process?
I would love to hear about other favorite go-to products -- and what everyone else does when a favorite fails to come through!
I know some may want to fill in the blank by saying, "Jesus Fixes Everything!" and yes, of course I understand that, but I'm thinking more about more lighthearted items from everyday life.
I recently had my first cooking fail of 2026 -- which is another reason why I don't make many attempts to cook.
In order to stay within certain health parameters (and because I've been caught up in becoming obsessed with very unhealthy recipes in the past,) I now only choose recipes geared to promote good health, weight loss, and stable blood sugar.
In other words, I have to pick all the boring recipes with limited fat, sugar, or salt (which is already a major reason as to why they wind up being fails, I know.)
Last week I made a mushroom soup that's basically just mushrooms, onions, and broth, but interestingly, uses oats as a thickener instead of the usual heavy cream or cheese.
However, as you can imagine... It wasn't all that tasty (even though I added extra seasonings) -- and now I'm stuck with a batch of it. But no one can afford to waste food these days, so I hauled out my Handy-Dandy, Fix-It For Nearly Every Food Failure -- shredded cheddar cheese. All I can say is, at least the cheese makes this soup slightly more edible.
However, last night, I fear I came across a new arch nemesis -- the likes of which not even my beloved cheddar cheese could save!!!
Despite this brand claiming right on the box that there are "No Certified Synthetic Colors," the end product was so day-glo orange, I'm pretty sure a pile of out could be used in place of a traffic cone. It was one of the worst boxed mac'n'cheeses I have ever tried. (A friend pointed out that I could just make my own from scratch, and I have before, but for some reason, I get cravings for boxed mac'n'cheese.) I dared to try this one because it boasted a higher protein count that my usual beloved Kraft.
And so, I finally found something that even my beloved cheddar (or even mozzarella) cheese COULD NOT FIX!!!
ARGH!!! (However, I will still find a way to consume it because I was raised to not waste food.)
Alas, the year has just begun, and I already have to admit a HUGE defeat. Le sigh.
What about you?
* What kinds of "fix-its" and "old reliables" do you usually rely upon? Duct tape? A certain tool? A certain outfit, piece of clothing, or accessory to look put-together? Certain foods to fix recipe disasters, or comfort an upset stomach? Certain supplies for a hobby? (A favorite gadget or pair of scissors?)
* What do you usually use these old reliables to fix? What have been your biggest success stories? (Especially when they saved from a lot of money, time, and mental anguish?!)
* And what are some instances in which an old reliable FAILED you?! Did it lead to a complete disaster with no hope of redemption, or did you find another miracle fix in the process?
I would love to hear about other favorite go-to products -- and what everyone else does when a favorite fails to come through!
