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You Overcooked It? Fix It. You Led Wrong? Fix That Too. Here's How šŸ‘‡

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Kait Price & Martin Lemay
June 30, 2025

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How to fix the ā€œwoopsiesā€ā€¦ šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

We all make mistakes in the kitchen; burnt edges, bland sauces, too much saltā€¦ It happens to everyone (yes, me too). The trick isnā€™t avoiding mistakes entirely, itā€™s knowing how to fix them. Letā€™s look at some common kitchen slip-ups and how to turn them around.

šŸ”„ 1. Overcooked Meat

Problem: The meat cooked too long and lost its juices
Fix: Slice it thin and serve with a sauce or gravy or shred it and toss into tacos, soups, or a saucy stir-fry
Next time: Use a meat thermometer! (this meat thermometer is my fav from Amazon)

šŸ§‚ 2. Too Salty

Problem: There is too much salt or salty ingredients (like broth, soy sauce)
Fix: Add unsalted liquid, rice, potatoes, or veggies and balance with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice
Next time: Salt gradually and taste often

šŸ§ 3. Too Sweet

Problem: The sugar or sweet condiments took over
Fix: Add heat (chili flakes, hot sauce) or add acid (lemon juice, vinegar)
Next time: Start with less and taste in stages

šŸ 4. Sauce Too Thin or Watery

Problem: The sauce didnā€™t simmer long enough, or too much liquid was added
Fix: Simmer uncovered to reduce or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water)
Next time: Add liquid in smaller amounts

There you have it - your flavor-saving, mistake-fixing kitchen cheat sheet. Now get cooking! Every great cook started with a few burnt pans and salty soups. Youā€™ve got this!

My fav basic kitchen tools that I couldnā€™t go without šŸ‘‡ļø 

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Fuel

šŸ”„ This Citrus Shrimp Quinoa Bowl is the perfect answer to those hot summer days when you want something that feels like sunshine in a bowl. Itā€™s light, fresh, protein-packed, and done in under 30 minutes. The shrimp are juicy and flavorful thanks to a punchy citrus-soy marinade. The quinoa is dressed with the same tangy blend for double the impact, and the citrus salad brings sweet, tart, and crunchy vibes all in one bite. Itā€™s the kind of meal that tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did - and with 45g of protein per serving, itā€™ll fuel you up without weighing you down.

Follow along with me in this video and Iā€™ll show you how easy this is! *Click the image below for the recipe šŸ‘‡

Lead

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The greatest leaders arenā€™t the loudest in the roomā€”theyā€™re the ones whose actions echo long after the call is over.

In the fire service, technical skills and gear proficiency matter, but they mean nothing without solid ethical foundations. Leaders donā€™t just enforce rules; they live by them, earning trust and respect. By modeling values like integrity, fairness, and accountability, they set the tone for the entire team - and from station to fireground, that trust fuels stronger, more resilient crews.

Imagine every decision (big or small) was guided by a five-star code: Integrity, Respect, Fairness, Responsibility, and Service. Thatā€™s not fluff; itā€™s what anchors fire crews when chaos erupts and tough calls hurt your heart as much as your head. When these principles are more than words on a wall, they create an environment where everyone knows the standard, and lives up to it.

Ethical leadership isnā€™t a one-and-done certification, itā€™s a daily grind. Leaders need self-reflection, scenario trainings, and mentorship to sharpen their moral compass. By asking, ā€œAm I walking the walk?ā€ and embracing hard conversations, they cultivate an atmosphere where accountability isnā€™t feared, itā€™s embraced. Ethical dilemmas are unavoidable - limited resources, sticky discipline, and public scrutiny often collide.

The message: ethical leadership isnā€™t optionalā€”itā€™s the line that separates good departments from legendary ones.

So hereā€™s the fuel: Want a firehouse full of high performers who care? A crew that trusts each other and their chief? A community that sees you not just as first responders, but as trusted guardians? Build it on ethics. One respectful action, one honest conversation, one accountability system at a time. Thatā€™s leadership that lights the way, from the big house to the blaze, inspiring excellence at every alarm.

Read the full article here by Dan Kramer from Firefighter Nation.

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