“I'm hoping this gives us a nice enriched broth”
“I'm a bit worried that it might dissolve or become excessively goopy I am hoping it behaves similarly to wood ear mushrooms”
“it is one of the few spice blends that I have that does not contain garlic powder”
“I particularly like these with the pork and they hold up to the heat very well in general.”
“Normally I go for two of these, but that can often feel like a lot to handle, and this one is a little thicker than normal.”
“since the mushrooms have been omitted, I will add in a generous sprinkle of our mushroom umami spice blend.”
“the black garlic plague has hopefully begun to ease up”
The overpowering black garlic flavor is finally fading. The broth remains dark and flavorful, but the creator is seeking to add new layers of depth.
The creator is attempting to move past the 'black garlic plague' by experimenting with snow fungus and chipotle in adobo. He also shared a lengthy philosophical tangent about his dislike for doing dishes, comparing his situation to Sisyphus and Arachne.