["Our" fault? Oh. How very interesting. Douman's gaze turns a little more interested, a little more intrigued.]

Yes, yes, of course. Things that can be simplified are needlessly complicated! Ahhh, if only everyone knew that there are paths and ways to avoid all that, but...hm! I digress.

[A nod.]

But yes, cooking especially...one needs to know the tastes of the consumer ahead of time, for it to be perfect.