How to win a bake-off and lose a friend

Got into a friendly competition at work last week, and let me tell you, baking can really bring out some hidden rivalries! I decided to try a new technique using molecular gastronomy to make lavender-infused meringue. My colleague was so thrown off that she almost forgot to use her secret family recipe! Anyone else have wild bake-off stories that turned the kitchen into a battlefield?

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And using pink salt is a game changer, but , it can be tricky to get the ratios right — too much and you ruin everything. I’ve found a touch of rosemary really amps up the flavor too, especially when you let the meat rest with it for longer. Have you tried infusing your brine with anything different?

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