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It’s often said that cooking is an art, while baking is a science. But in both of these cases, it doesn’t mean that you can add chaotic things into the mix and think that everything will magically work out for you. If you’re relying on luck instead of logic or the recipe, you’re going to have a bad time.

‘I Didn’t Have Eggs’ is a fascinating and funny subreddit that shares negative reviews by people who cannot follow recipes and then complain that the dish is bad. Very often, they substitute essential ingredients for wildly different ones or choose cheaper products instead of high-quality ones. Scroll down to confirm that following even simple recipes is an insurmountable challenge for some amateur chefs. 

#1

Found In An Old Church Recipe Book

Found In An Old Church Recipe Book

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Hphizzle
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2 years ago

This should be posted above the comment section on every recipe site.

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    #2

    Blender Chocolate Mousse

    Blender Chocolate Mousse

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    Kaspar Kristiansen
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That's definitely a joke!:)

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    #3

    "4 Cups Of Apple Cider Vinegar To 2 Bottles Of Wine Was Absurd." Yes It Was

    "4 Cups Of Apple Cider Vinegar To 2 Bottles Of Wine Was Absurd." Yes It Was

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    KariAdoresHerKats
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    🤣🤣 if this post is anything to go by I'm going to really enjoy this article.

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    #4

    Today In “Not Every Recipe Is For You”

    Today In “Not Every Recipe Is For You”

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    What if I swap out the bell pepper for an onion?

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    #5

    On A Recipe For Fish Pie. Love That They Got Called Out On It!

    On A Recipe For Fish Pie. Love That They Got Called Out On It!

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    rorschach-penguin
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    At least they didn't leave a negative review.

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    #6

    Didn't Have Eggs... On A Recipe For Egg Tarts

    Didn't Have Eggs... On A Recipe For Egg Tarts

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    A banana isn't an egg? Is that one of them philosophical questions?

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    #7

    Proper Rating

    Proper Rating

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    Ariom Dahl
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That's honesty!

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    #8

    Cream Is Cream, Right?

    Cream Is Cream, Right?

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    The Doom Song
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Dang what am I gonna use that shaving cream for now then

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    #9

    This Recipe For Thanksgiving Stuffing

    This Recipe For Thanksgiving Stuffing

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Pork sage or beef sage?

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    #10

    1 Star Because An Ingredient Is Toxic To Dogs

    1 Star Because An Ingredient Is Toxic To Dogs

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    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Sometimes, I worry about the human race

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    #11

    That’s Not How Reviews Work

    That’s Not How Reviews Work

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I have not been to Disneyland yet so 1 star.

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    #12

    Recipe For A London Broil Marinade. There Indeed Is No Pepsi Or Coke

    Recipe For A London Broil Marinade. There Indeed Is No Pepsi Or Coke

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    SCamp
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    ‘I will use regular soy sauce if I don’t have a Coke’ like Coke is ‘irregular soy sauce’ 🤔

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    #13

    On A Recipe For Sheet Pan Caramel Apples

    On A Recipe For Sheet Pan Caramel Apples

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    rullyman
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    To make it paleo you'd have to eat a crab apple, as we hadn't bred big beautiful apples yet

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    #14

    Nice To See Someone Actually Admit Their Mistake

    Nice To See Someone Actually Admit Their Mistake

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    Ariom Dahl
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That was gracious. Not everyone can admit to having made a mistake.

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    #15

    Reading This One Activated My Flight Or Fight Response

    Reading This One Activated My Flight Or Fight Response

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    Flopsy
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Saying carrots have too much sugar is so toxic, this person has a real problem with food.

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    #16

    This Recipe Doesn’t Tell Me When To Use Chocolate Chips

    This Recipe Doesn’t Tell Me When To Use Chocolate Chips

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    But can I substitute the peanut for mayonnaise?..

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    #17

    'hope You Can Find A Recipe That Better Suits Your Skill Level'

    'hope You Can Find A Recipe That Better Suits Your Skill Level'

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    Costa
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Taxi for the Burns Unit!

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    #18

    Okay Nathan

    Okay Nathan

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It wasn't me guys.

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    #19

    I Think They Should Reread Their Review

    I Think They Should Reread Their Review

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    TheDarkestRaven
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Do words.. not have meanings? Where you are?? Huh?

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    #20

    I Followed The Recipe, Except I Didn’t

    I Followed The Recipe, Except I Didn’t

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I really cannot recommend any recipe if it does not allow me to miss a few essential items and steps.

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    #21

    Christopher Has Had Enough Of Reading About Other People's Substitutions

    Christopher Has Had Enough Of Reading About Other People's Substitutions

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    SCamp
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Aaand gave it 5 stars

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    #22

    Margaret Wanted A Simple Recipe

    Margaret Wanted A Simple Recipe

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    TheDarkestRaven
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    You get em, Austin! YELLING IS FUN!! YEAHHHHH

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    #23

    Casually Boil & Push An Entire Pumpkin Through A Sieve, No Biggie

    Casually Boil & Push An Entire Pumpkin Through A Sieve, No Biggie

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    *dragging large cauldron into the kitchen "Wait... You can cut it up?"

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    #24

    No Mention Of Corn In A Mexican Crema Recipe

    No Mention Of Corn In A Mexican Crema Recipe

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Why? Just why? Where on this big, blue ball does sour cream have corn?

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    #25

    Danielle Is Done Taking Any Bs

    Danielle Is Done Taking Any Bs

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    If all else fails....

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    #26

    Because We All Know Cheddar Cheese Is The Superior Pairing With White Chocolate

    Because We All Know Cheddar Cheese Is The Superior Pairing With White Chocolate

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    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    well done Jessica for not getting snarky 😂

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    #27

    Golden... Water??

    Golden... Water??

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Third time i tried it with cream of mushroom soup. Even better!

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    #28

    Just Devastated That Mayonnaise Doesn’t Make Good Frosting. But I Still Ate It

    Just Devastated That Mayonnaise Doesn’t Make Good Frosting. But I Still Ate It

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    green penguin / isabelle
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It was delicious, other than the fact that the Easy Cheese I used instead of buttercream went horrible with the cake. Maybe you should point that out next time.

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    #29

    If You Think Recipe Blogs Drone On Too Much You're Not Ready For Stacy's Review

    If You Think Recipe Blogs Drone On Too Much You're Not Ready For Stacy's Review

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Too much information?

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    #30

    The Insanity Of A “Sweet Potato & Peanut Curry” Containing Peanuts

    The Insanity Of A “Sweet Potato & Peanut Curry” Containing Peanuts

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    Javelina Poppers
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Nut free peanuts are usually on the same aisle as the vegan sirloins.

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    #31

    This Person Added An Unnecessary Egg And Got Mad The Cake Was Ruined

    This Person Added An Unnecessary Egg And Got Mad The Cake Was Ruined

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I also added a fried egg on top. Served with a side of boiled eggs.

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    #32

    On A Recipe For Yorkshire Puddings Where The Only Ingredients Are Flour, Eggs, Milk And Oil

    On A Recipe For Yorkshire Puddings Where The Only Ingredients Are Flour, Eggs, Milk And Oil

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Flour HUH! What is it good for?

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    #33

    You Tell Him, Dawn

    You Tell Him, Dawn

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    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Well, at least the final product turned out decently

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    #34

    2-Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Nice Cream

    2-Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Nice Cream

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    PFD
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    I want to make this steak tartare recipe but I'm vegan, what do you recommend as replacements for the beef and egg yolk? Also I can't eat salt and I don't like the recommendations for spices, they're much to strong for my taste. I would give this no stars it I could. ⭐

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    #35

    This Bourbon Chicken Recipe Review

    This Bourbon Chicken Recipe Review

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    green penguin / isabelle
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    "something is missing" yeah, maybe bourbon?

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    #36

    Too Sweet For Bob

    Too Sweet For Bob

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    rorschach-penguin
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    And who, might I ask, is Bob?

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    #37

    Sugar (!)

    Sugar (!)

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    green penguin / isabelle
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    what type of cake are you interested in, then, urinal?

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    #38

    Doubled The Rhubarb… Unsure Why It’s Tart

    Doubled The Rhubarb… Unsure Why It’s Tart

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Wonder if he had toilet trouble also, rhubarb being a natural laxative.

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    #39

    Becky No

    Becky No

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    Moo
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I'm a carnivore through and through but I loveeeee tofu

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    #40

    I Took Out The Leavening, Why Was It So Rubbery?

    I Took Out The Leavening, Why Was It So Rubbery?

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Not smart 'leaven' it out..

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    #41

    Contrary To The Sub Name, Megan Had Too Many Eggs

    Contrary To The Sub Name, Megan Had Too Many Eggs

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    rorschach-penguin
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Did they do 75 ounces or...?

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    #42

    I Didn't Follow The Recipe, What Did I Do Wrong?

    I Didn't Follow The Recipe, What Did I Do Wrong?

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    Lunaofthenest (She/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I don't know how these authors keep from losing their s**t. How is anyone this dense?

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    #43

    Putting The Nuts In Peanuts

    Putting The Nuts In Peanuts

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    Lost Penny
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Zero out of then. Okay ten!

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    #44

    Glad I Found This Sub So I Can Share My All-Time Favorite Recipe Comment, Wherein The Author Accuses His Own Mother Of Murder Via Food

    Glad I Found This Sub So I Can Share My All-Time Favorite Recipe Comment, Wherein The Author Accuses His Own Mother Of Murder Via Food

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Did the mother brain the father with an unopened Campbell's tin?

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    #45

    Emma Honey…no

    Emma Honey…no

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    Amanda Rose
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    As someone who is a relatively recently diagnosed celiac disease patient, I have definitely had some struggles with changing family recipes to be gluten and dairy free. This sounds like some of my early baking fails until I figured it out.

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    #46

    Not Your Fault I Burnt The Brownies But 1 Star For You Anyway

    Not Your Fault I Burnt The Brownies But 1 Star For You Anyway

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    Nick Florko
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Then write the "1 star review" to whatever company made your oven. It's that simple

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    #47

    American Pancakes

    American Pancakes

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Maybe keep the essential ingredient and hold back on the syrup?

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    #48

    "I Dont Eat This S**t Sorry Beth"

    "I Dont Eat This S**t Sorry Beth"

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I don't like them either, but I'd rate the recipe based on what the people who do like them say. Silly me.

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    #49

    Used Self-Raising Flour As They Felt A Personal Connection To The Name??

    Used Self-Raising Flour As They Felt A Personal Connection To The Name??

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I see a connection between you and raw bread. Doh!

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    #50

    Lucille Bluth Vibes

    Lucille Bluth Vibes

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    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    someone doesn't know what the "strata" mean. It is very much like french toast, just with more ingredients.

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    #51

    This Cannot Be Real, Was This One Of You Guys? - Slowcooker Korean Beef

    This Cannot Be Real, Was This One Of You Guys? - Slowcooker Korean Beef

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    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    this beef recipe is too beefy if you use beef

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    #52

    I Think You Lack A Fundamental Understanding Of What Gluten Is

    I Think You Lack A Fundamental Understanding Of What Gluten Is

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This popular fear of gluten is one of the most ridiculous things nowadays.

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    #53

    I Added 1.5 Tablespoons Of Salt To My Sweet Biscuits (Cookies) And They Taste Of Salt!

    I Added 1.5 Tablespoons Of Salt To My Sweet Biscuits (Cookies) And They Taste Of Salt!

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Maff iz hard

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    #54

    On A Recipe For Pesto

    On A Recipe For Pesto

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    Tropical Tarot
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    BP censored W i l l y the name. Geez

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    #55

    Teriyaki Worcestershire!

    Teriyaki Worcestershire!

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I subbed for Coke?

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    #56

    I Don’t Think You Should Eat That…

    I Don’t Think You Should Eat That…

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    Javelina Poppers
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The only real essential oil is bacon grease!!

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    #57

    Made Apple Cider Whoopie Pies (Amazing!), Then Scrolled Down To Read The Other Reviews

    Made Apple Cider Whoopie Pies (Amazing!), Then Scrolled Down To Read The Other Reviews

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    A really good example not to fully trust how the world interprets the world! Just because you think you've seen something doesn't mean it's the reality!

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    #58

    Inedible Recipe Turns Out To Be User Error By Husband

    Inedible Recipe Turns Out To Be User Error By Husband

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    It’s called garam masala for a reason you know. Garam is literally in the name

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    #59

    "The Texture Of This Cake Was Horrible. It's Definitely Not Because Of The Extra Cup Of Moisture I Added."

    "The Texture Of This Cake Was Horrible. It's Definitely Not Because Of The Extra Cup Of Moisture I Added."

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    Alyssa Phillips
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    ... irregardless....

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    #60

    Is It Really That Important To Follow The Recipe?

    Is It Really That Important To Follow The Recipe?

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    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    this sounds like a vegan recipe, I’m intrigued … aquafaba is very fussy, don’t mess around with substitutions, especially if this was for a meringue (which you should be able to deduce not putting cornstarch in a meringue!)

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    #61

    Added Uncalled For Vinegar And Now It Tastes Like Vinegar

    Added Uncalled For Vinegar And Now It Tastes Like Vinegar

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    #62

    I'm So Distraught That This Recipe Doesn't Have Coffee In It!

    I'm So Distraught That This Recipe Doesn't Have Coffee In It!

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    Gillian
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This is a UK / US English usage issue, not a failure to follow the recipe. In Britain, Coffee Cake is coffee-flavoured. In the USA, it is eaten WITH coffee. Both sides tend to be startled when they find this out.

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    #63

    So Tasty It Sent My Dog To The Hospital. Definitely The Recipe's Fault. One Star

    So Tasty It Sent My Dog To The Hospital. Definitely The Recipe's Fault. One Star

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Poor doggo for stupid owner 😶🤦‍♂️

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    #64

    Wonder Why

    Wonder Why

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    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Baking and cooking are not the same.

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    #65

    New Yorker Cartoon

    New Yorker Cartoon

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    hearditontheX
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Just beyond

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    #66

    Milk Allergy

    Milk Allergy

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    How about look for a recipe that already matches the friends dietary needs?

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    #67

    Mom’s Were Better

    Mom’s Were Better

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    Maartje
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I take them off the shelf, look at the chemical sounding ingredients, groan, and put them back. And then I go and find a recipe and make them from scratch. Cheaper. Better. And really, not that much more difficult. And THEN I smile ... * eyeroll*

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    #68

    This Woman Would Choose The Kilogram Of Steel

    This Woman Would Choose The Kilogram Of Steel

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    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    volume versus weight

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    #69

    Daisy Saying What We All Want To

    Daisy Saying What We All Want To

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    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I wanna know what happened to the guy who used the Classico pizza.

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    #70

    This Recipe Jammed My Printer

    This Recipe Jammed My Printer

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    He is probably a high level printer engineer with 20 years experience so you know it is the websites fault.

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    #71

    Fish Stock. The Recipe Called For Fish Stock

    Fish Stock. The Recipe Called For Fish Stock

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    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    So 99% salt then 😂

    #72

    Surprised It Was Bland Without Salt

    Surprised It Was Bland Without Salt

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    Nathaniel (He/Him) Cis Het.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Matthew McConaughey tried it and he said it was alright alright alright.

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    #73

    Coffee Cake Without Coffee Didn't Taste Like Anything - Who Knew?

    Coffee Cake Without Coffee Didn't Taste Like Anything - Who Knew?

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    Mark (it/urgh)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    But coffee cake doesn't contain coffee. That was apparently ascertained a bit further up.

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    #74

    Maybe The Problem Is My Oven?

    Maybe The Problem Is My Oven?

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    _physically_insane_(he/him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It seems like bored panda forgot the second image that displays the text

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