I still think about that Thanksgiving bowl. I still cringe. But now I know: gummy potatoes aren’t a reflection of your worth as a cook. They’re just a lesson in physics. Learn the starch, respect the heat, and be kind to your potatoes. They’ve come a long way from the dirt for you to ruin them at the last second.
So next time, take a breath. Boil gently. Mash softly. And if you get a perfect fluffy cloud? Send me a psychic high-five. I’ll know.
