“we will be doubling down on poor choices today”
“I don't think these will hold up very well but if they are big enough to have a bit of crunch in the middle that might still be nice”
“see if it can keep the broth tasting nice”
“I made too much coffee today and didn't want it to go to waste”
“Thought the onion balsamic glaze would pair nicely with the gamey lamb.”
“Thought it would pair nicely with the gamey lamb.”
“we will be doubling down on poor choices today”
Lamb and crimini mushrooms are good; barley is mushy; chipotle is contributing 'off flavors'.
The creator is leaning into experimental 'poor choices' because the stew is already a 'mess'. He is avoiding straining to preserve the recently added lamb.