Pro tip: Always check what you're actually buying at foreign grocery stores

Andrew Barnes · 2026-02-27T10:20:54.044184+00:00

I was in a market in Spain and picked up a jar thinking it was mayonnaise for my sandwich. It turned out to be a strong garlic paste, and I used a huge spoonful. My breath was so bad that my video call clients kept muting themselves. Now I carefully read labels or take pictures to translate.

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