leob93•2mo ago

Had a total disaster with a hollandaise during a brunch rush in Charlotte

The sauce broke right as I was about to plate 12 orders, so I grabbed a fresh yolk and slowly whisked the broken mess into it over a double boiler. Has anyone else had to fix a broken sauce that fast under pressure?

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margaret_lane1mo ago

and once i saved a bearnaise by throwing ice cubes in it.

pipergonzalez2mo ago

Ever tried to fix a broken sauce while your own soul is breaking too?

blakeo572mo ago

Feel like fixing a sauce actually helps me, @pipergonzalez. When my mind is a mess, focusing on something simple like adding butter or whisking an egg yolk gives my hands a job. It's a small win that can make things feel a little less broken for a minute.