On The Value Of The $200 Fennel Braiser
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This is probably indicative of my state of mind, but I got super furious when I saw the following ad on epicurious: A $200 fennel braiser. Questions like: Who the fuck would spend 200$ just for the task of a fennel braiser? What unique qualities of fennel could be coaxed with a special braising device? Why would anyone think they could get away with this scam? Where did epicurious get the gall to sell such a ridiculous item? I had to research this further. Within seconds my rage converted into amusement. With myself. At myself. For within two clicks, I found the following: