Elizabeth

@GD Most enjoyable puzzle, for me, in a while

@Sara So, is your complaint is about your patience level or about the construction of a puzzle?

@Mean Old Lady I hope it wasn’t beans in the big pot. That’s my go-to for accidentally leaving on all night. I’m also a mean old lady, but I’ve been doing it since I was a snotty kid.

@Rich in Atlanta Heavens to Murgatroyd! I didn’t mean to do a disservice to Betsy!

@logical Midwesterner here. It’s a clear bag into which you assemble your meats, veg, seasonings. It is tied off to seal in juices. You still need to put the concoction on a pan before putting it in the oven. It produces tender results.

@Salty Dogs Great observation!

@Sian That’s the one that kept me stuck for a bit.

@Barry Ancona I don’t think they’re fully understanding what puzzles are

@Jairus I’m one of the people disappointed that it wasn’t my theme this week. You put it very well. I don’t think there’s a problem with the construction, just my own interest level in video games.

@Charles I see what you’re saying, but I took it that it was because the jam was packed inside the other word.

@kjc That doesn’t begin to answer the question.

@Eric I loved it, but definitely see where there are points where someone might decide to give up. I want to be frustrated on a Saturday so I can feel good about the win.

@Vaer Too cute

@Seward Parker Well put

@Mean Old Lady I had that happen making ketchup one year. It’s so disappointing when you realize what happened. Bonus on saving the pot! But, beans are less of a financial disaster than fruits—for future reference.

@Teresa Are you hearing it in a snarky voice in your head? Is that why it doesn’t seem like “happy to help”? Kind of more “I guess I can”?