I can vouch for the 5x5 stronglifts program but I will be upfront about the fact that it’s not really a weight loss program. I gained a noticeable amount of muscle, lost fat and looked better but I probably lost about 5-8 lbs in the 2-3 months I did the program. Now I saw a video on youtube that recommended doing some…

They sell pumpkin spice (I know) pumpkin seeds and they’re like candy. I really wanted to incorporate them into some cookies/scones/etc. but I highly recommend them.

I mention it every time something like this comes up but using the recipe for vodka pie crusts that cook’s illustrated put out a few years ago is magic. I’m awful with any pastry/biscuit dough that requires working with cold butter but this thing is foolproof and makes great pie crusts. I highly recommend it to…

That has to be my favorite part of deadlifts. My lower back pain basically disappears when I’m doing deadlifts regularly. I don’t know if it’s the stimulation of the muscles or increased circulation but it’s almost shocking how well it works.

I guess I should rephrase that into “it shouldn’t be a big deal at all.” I suppose it’s all dependent on your server’s competency.

Honestly, just simple modifications like no onions or something really isn’t a big deal at all. Once you get into essentially remaking a dish into something else is when it’s hard because the server has to get that down correctly, get it in the computer (which can be tricky because they’re restrictive in some ways)…

Seriously, waiting tables always is all about flow. If a table does something to throw off your routine it will affect every one of your other tables because at least to me, I had my next 2-3 steps in mind before I even greet my new table.

Do everyone a favor and just stay home

As far as getting your server’s attention just a quick second of eye contact or just a little almost wave gesture is great. I’ve had people snap their fingers at me and it will enrage me to now end.

In my experience for take-out basically any tip is appreciated. The only time our to-go people expected close to 15-20% is when people ordered party platter-type large orders because if we’re being honest those are a huge pain in the ass and do take a lot of work. Usually I just throw $2-3 their way knowing that a lot…

Lol, you’re literally just citing a scene from “Waiting.” I worked in restaurants for about 5 years and never saw anything close to that happen. Also, nobody cares if you send your food back unless you’re a raging dick about it and still, they’ll just fix it and move on. Restaurants account for food waste ahead of…

You know, I could see that working for potato soup. Probably creates more of an emulsion with the cream/milk.

Yep. That’s what I do too. I add sour cream and a little shredded cheese. I’m not making mashed potatoes to be healthy.

I don’t know why but one time I tried to make mashed potatoes with my immersion blender and ended up with some fantastic glue. That thing beat the shit out of those potatoes and I only made that mistake once. I really have no idea what I was thinking on this one because looking back, it makes zero sense to use that…

I’ll still make stove top and still love the fuck out of it. I have nothing against homemade and I will enjoy it too but maybe from nostalgia stove top is still great to me.

That’s a lot of salt for a free map that most players will probably enjoy the hell out of.

See, now that I’ll buy as a reason. I think it’s between that and everyday joes’ finally getting an opportunity to punch down when they’re normally on the receiving end.

I guess it’s as simple as, “just treat me like a regular human doing their job.” It’s shocking how poorly some people treat wait staff and I never understood why. Most people I’ve worked with are honest people just trying to pay their bills.

That’s the one that hurt. Why waiting tables is seen as a job for the lowest of the low. I would say at least half of the staff I worked with were students or mothers trying to pay their bills. Yes, you can get some shady people working in restaurants but the majority of people are just trying to make ends meet and…

See this one didn’t necessarily bother me given that I usually had end of shift work to do but with that in mind, don’t wait around after your meal. I’m more than patient but don’t make me waste my night for a couple bucks. If someone just pops in at the last minute and genuinely needs wants to eat I don’t mind.