By ashleyhopkins – 07/12/2025 17:50

At family gatherings, my dad insists on showing off his famous chili, which he proudly claims has been passed down for generations. One Thanksgiving, he decided to add a ‘secret ingredient’—cinnamon. As my relatives took their first bites, the confused silence was deafening, followed by the awkward coughs. I just sat there, wishing I could disappear under the table while everyone tried to politely chew.