I bought a $5 meat thermometer and duct-taped it to a shelf in my freezer. Turns out, my “cold” setting was actually 15°F—too warm! I dialed it down a notch, and now my chicken breasts separate like friendly neighbors. The ice cream scoop? Still takes effort, but at least it’s not a chisel.
So go ahead, be that person who obsesses over a number. 0°F is your new best friend. Your future self, defrosting a perfect steak, will high-five you from the microwave. And you’ll never have to whack a bag of chicken again—unless you’re just frustrated. No judgment there.
