Bones float. It looks like a tiny bone raft. Don’t worry about it. It’s fine.
The foam that rises to the top? That’s called scum. Skim it off with a spoon. It’s not dangerous. It’s just ugly. We don’t serve ugly around here.
If you forget to skim it, you get cloudy broth. Cloudy broth is still delicious. No one at your dinner table is a Michelin inspector. Relax.
The Aroma: A Love Letter
Your house will smell like a grandma’s house, but if the grandma was a medieval peasant. It’s primal. It triggers something in your lizard brain.
That smell means nourishment. It means someone (you!) is taking care of things. It’s a hug you can inhale.
Pro tip: Open a window. Otherwise, your clothes will smell like broth for three days. That’s a choice. Own it if you do.
