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I just wasted $15 on a 'quick' sauce that took longer than making it from scratch
I bought one of those fancy jarred simmer sauces for chicken last Tuesday, thinking it would save me 20 minutes. It cost $7, and I still had to buy the chicken and veggies, so the total was about $15. The instructions said to cook it for 25 minutes, but it was way too thin, so I had to let it reduce for another 15. My simple tomato sauce from a can of crushed tomatoes, garlic, and dried herbs only takes about 20 minutes total and costs maybe $3. Has anyone else found that some 'shortcut' products actually make dinner take longer?
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leoward6mo ago
Right? It's like @jennyramirez said, the whole life hack thing is a trap. You spend more time looking for a shortcut than just doing the normal thing.
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jennyramirez7mo ago
Ugh, this feels like the whole "life hack" trend (where nothing actually saves time).
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jennyflores7mo ago
Totally get what you mean, most of those hacks just add more steps. Honestly, I just stopped looking for shortcuts and focused on one thing at a time. Found that just doing the actual task without overthinking it saved me way more time. All that extra planning and setup was the real time waster for me.
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