Yeah, that "felt so embarrassed" part is totally relatable. It's crazy how tech that works perfect in your quiet room just falls apart around other signals. Good call on testing in real spots now, that's the kind of detail that makes a review actually helpful.

Admit, @ericj45 is totally right about salt and pepper being the classic move. Honestly, it's the basic pair that works on literally everything. Tbh, I watch people use fancy garlic powder or smoked paprika and act like they invented cooking. But ngl, all those extra seasonings can sometimes mess up a good thing. Salt and pepper just enhance the food without trying too hard. So yeah, call me boring, but that combo will always be the best.

Pine bark mulch saved my azalea from compaction last spring.