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What is a product that you won’t accept a generic alternative for? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by jeffw@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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For example, if you insist on buying Advil instead of store brand ibuprofen. I mean, you’d be wasting your money in that example, but you do you

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[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Top The Tater. Accept no substitutes

[–] ivanafterall@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've never seen it. I struggle to believe it's better than DIY with a container of sour cream + one of the Hidden Valley Ranch packets. That's the true ranch dip of the gods.

[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I should do a comparison test, I don't think it would beat a Minnesota staple

[–] ivanafterall@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

It's now the inaugural item on my "When in Minnesota" list.

[–] BillDaCatt@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Interestingly, I learned how to make ranch dressing from scratch a few years ago. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make ranch dressing whenever I want.

The proportions are NOT super important. At least 1 teaspoon of each of the main dry ingredients but you can use more if you want.

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[–] jeffw@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No idea what this is, but ok!

[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

From what I've heard, it's exclusively available in the Midwest. It's one of the best dips out there, especially with ruffles