You know, although I put myself pretty firmly in the trash can/compactor crowd to begin with it's possible we are overlooking something. If the game called the result Charred or Cajun Blackened instead of Burned and the sim who prepared it garnished the plate with some fresh garden herbs and a dollop of yogurt, wouldn't that be enough to make certain Avant Garde, Snob, and Foodie sims (and maybe their players) happy? (why do I get the feeling I'm going to regret even thinking of this...) >:) o:)