Oh wow, I love this trend! I got into making kimchi last fall, and it was a game changer. At first I messed up the salt balance, but after a few batches, I started seeing how the fermentation process really works. It's like you're watching science happen right on your counter, and it connects you to so many old ways of keeping food. Now I'm hooked and always trying new ferments, which makes grocery shopping way more fun. Honestly, playing with flavors and timing feels like a cool little kitchen project that actually teaches you stuff.

Hidden adjusters look way cleaner though. Most modern parts hold their adjustment better anyway, so you're not constantly fiddling with them.

Man, it's wild how we all collect these cringe stories... @willowb75's plate-staring moment totally fits that.