I saw this recipe for jalapeño burgers. It’s not worth sharing; it’s a useful recipe for people who are still learning how to cook, but there’s nothing special about it (mix cheddar cheese and chopped peppers into ground beef and make burgers, with suggestions for plating).
During the long-winded introduction to the recipe itself (which is fine, it’s how these self described content creators get paid, and I’m all for writers getting paid, especially if I don’t have to read if I don’t want to), the content creator writes, “…jalapeno is not for the faint of hearts….” Okay, I disagree, but lots of people can’t handle any capsaicin. But then later, while offering pepper choices: “Serrano is milder than jalapenos….”
GOOD GOD. Anyone who reads that, and decides that they’re going to make jalapeño burgers but sub in serranos because they don’t want as much heat… those people are in for a surprise. Serranos are about 5x hotter than jalapeños!
And that grinds my gears. This person holds herself out as an expert, and doesn’t know squat about the food she is writing about.
Anyhow, there it is. Today’s rant from old guy who shakes fist at clouds.
During the long-winded introduction to the recipe itself (which is fine, it’s how these self described content creators get paid, and I’m all for writers getting paid, especially if I don’t have to read if I don’t want to), the content creator writes, “…jalapeno is not for the faint of hearts….” Okay, I disagree, but lots of people can’t handle any capsaicin. But then later, while offering pepper choices: “Serrano is milder than jalapenos….”
GOOD GOD. Anyone who reads that, and decides that they’re going to make jalapeño burgers but sub in serranos because they don’t want as much heat… those people are in for a surprise. Serranos are about 5x hotter than jalapeños!
And that grinds my gears. This person holds herself out as an expert, and doesn’t know squat about the food she is writing about.
Anyhow, there it is. Today’s rant from old guy who shakes fist at clouds.
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