When the smoke alarm is your sous chef

There’s a special moment in every kitchen when the smoke alarm celebrates your culinary efforts a little too enthusiastically. Last week, I was just trying to perfect a risotto, and suddenly it felt like I had an audience of fire alarms cheering me on. Funny how a little chaos can bring the team together, even if it means a mad dash to silence the alarm while keeping the dish alive.

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