A regular at the diner on Maple Street told me my scrambled eggs reminded him of his grandmother's, which she made with a pinch of nutmeg. | Chefs - Opinions Matter
Honestly, that nutmeg trick sounds wild but I believe it. Had a guy tell me my basic tomato soup was missing a tiny bit of brown sugar once. Tbh I thought he was nuts, but I tried it at home. It totally cuts the acid and makes the whole thing taste richer without being sweet. Now I add just a pinch to the pot without telling anyone. Ngl, it’s the secret to my five star review on that soup.
Wait, why is the nutmeg trick any different from the brown sugar thing? If you're keeping a secret ingredient to yourself, aren't you basically saying your recipe is a state secret too?