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Morning coffee switch from drip to french press was a game changer

I've been doing the whole drip coffee maker thing for years, just set it and forget it. But last week I got a cheap french press from Target for like 15 bucks and tried it out on a Tuesday when I had some extra morning time. The difference is wild - the oils don't get filtered out so the taste is way richer and actually feels smoother. Made me realize I was just drinking brown water before and never knew what I was missing. My buddy Mike at the supply house said it's all about the metal mesh screen versus paper filters. I'm still getting the grind size right but even my messed up batches taste better than my old drip pot. Anyone else switch methods and feel like an idiot for waiting so long?

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brookep27•3d ago

I was convinced meal prepping was a waste of time until I actually tried it

I spent 3 months telling myself it would just lead to soggy leftovers and wasted containers but my coworker at the diner in Austin made me try her Sunday prep routine. After one week of having actual food ready instead of grabbing fast food I actually saved like 40 bucks and felt way less stressed about lunch. Has anyone else had that moment where you realize you were being stubborn about something that actually works?

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