Hold up, your brigade actually got better reviews by using water instead of wine? (I had to read that twice.) That goes against every cooking tip I've ever heard, where wine is treated like this magic ingredient. It's wild to think that skipping it can make flavors clearer, but it makes sense now that you say it. I'm honestly shocked but also kind of relieved, because wine can be expensive and tricky to use. Maybe simplicity really is the secret all along.

In a trade magazine last month, I read about silicone-based sealants. The article said they can last over ten years with correct application. Seeing your update makes me glad those methods are catching on.

Dealt with this last year, took forever to grow out. Lived on deep conditioner and prayer.

My aunt's divorce last year turned me into a full-time investigator. Started keeping notes in my phone just to track the shifting alliances and alibis. It's basically a masterclass in spotting inconsistencies.