u/Famous-Forever7647

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Upgrading my kitchen setup and I'm ready to rip my hair out. Single giant basin vs. commercial workstation sink?

I swear, whoever invented the 50/50 split double sink has never cooked a real meal in their life. Trying to wash a 12-inch cast iron skillet or a basic baking sheet in those things is a total nightmare. Water splashes fucking everywhere and I’m just completely done.

I’m finally remodeling next month and upgrading to a 16-gauge single bowl. But now I’m stuck in a massive rabbit hole deciding between two styles:

Do I go with a completely open, giant empty tub where nothing gets in the way? Or do I get one of those commercial workstation sinks with the built-in ledges for cutting boards and colanders?

My main worry with the workstation: Do those tracks and ledges just trap food slime and grease? Does it become a nightmare to clean? Are the accessories actually a game-changer for daily prep, or do they just end up cluttering the cabinets?

Budget-wise, I'm trying not to spend crazy Kohler-level money. I know Kraus and Ruvati are the usual Reddit favorites, but my budget is tight. Last night I stumbled upon a brand called Garvee that’s way cheaper, but I barely see anyone talking about them here. Has anyone actually bought one, or is it too good to be true? Am I going to regret trying to save a buck?

Please help me decide before I lose my sanity!

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u/Famous-Forever7647 — 3 days ago

Second attempt at a homemade cake! Frosting is hard, but the taste is 10/10.

Baked the sponge yesterday and finished the decorating today. I’m still a total amateur at frosting and piping, so I just went with the "creative chaos" method lol.

Inside: One layer of green grapes and one layer of crushed Oreos (my personal favorite!).

The cream is homemade blueberry jam mixed with whipped cream (400g cream + 30g sugar + 3 scoops of jam). It’s so much lighter and less sweet than store-bought. Honestly? I don't think I’m ever buying a cake again!

u/Famous-Forever7647 — 11 days ago