Hot take: The time a line cook in Seattle called my beurre blanc 'nervous' changed my whole plating style.

He pointed at the tiny bubbles and said it looked scared, so now I only swirl the pan off the heat for a full 30 seconds before I even think about saucing.

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bettymurphy21d ago

That "nervous" beurre blanc thing is a perfect example of how one offhand comment can completely change how you see your own work.

schmidt.amy8d ago

That nervous beurre blanc thing happens with art and music too.

james66121d agoTop Commenter

Totally. It makes you wonder how many great dishes get ruined by a single weird word choice.