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Our team of 5 is growing and our current spreadsheet system is becoming unmanageable. We need proper task management software that can handle projects, deadlines, and collaboration. What's the best task management software you've used for small teams? We're willing to pay for something good but don't need enterprise level features. Bonus points if it integrates with other tools we might use.

For small teams, I highly recommend Asana. It's powerful enough to handle complex projects but simple enough that non-technical team members can use it without training. The free tier is quite generous for teams of your size, and it has good integrations with other tools you might already be using.

I manage several remote teams and we use Monday.com for task management. It's visual, customizable, and has great collaboration features. The learning curve is a bit steeper than some other options, but once your team gets used to it, it becomes incredibly efficient. The automations save us hours every week.

I've used Trello with my team of 6 for three years and it's been perfect. The card system is intuitive, and Power-Ups let you add features as you need them. We started with just basic boards and gradually added calendar views, custom fields, and automation as our needs grew. It scales really well with small teams.

Basecamp is worth considering if you want something opinionated that just works. It's not as customizable as some other task management software, but that's actually a feature - you spend less time configuring and more time working. The message board, to-do lists, and schedule features cover most small team needs.

ClickUp has been a game changer for our 8-person team. It combines task management with docs, goals, and time tracking in one platform. The free plan is surprisingly capable, and the learning curve isn't too bad if you start with their templates. The ability to create different views for different team members is particularly useful.

I've been trying to make a proper hollandaise sauce for eggs benedict, but mine keeps breaking or tasting too eggy. I follow the instructions for a double boiler and whisk constantly, but I can't seem to get that perfect, creamy consistency without it turning into a curdled mess right at the end.

I used to chase a glossy emulsion and it would split at the last moment. My breakthrough was realizing heat was the culprit. I kept the double boiler very gentle, and whisked as if tracing a line back to a calm memory—slow, steady, never frantic. Butter goes in as a thin stream, and I step back if it starts looking grainy at the edge.

Eggy flavor happens when the yolks feel undercooked or the balance is off. I’ve started adding a tiny bit of warm water or a squirt of lemon to brighten and soften the yolk bite. It tastes less raw that way and the texture stays smoother.

I did a stint with a blender last time and it held together longer, but it felt different in texture. Still, it can be a lifesaver when you’re rushing, just make sure the butter isn’t too hot.

I tried tempering the yolks with a little of the warm, melted butter first, before going full emulsification. It helped prevent little curds forming, though I’m not sure I nailed the consistency every time.

Sometimes the problem isn’t the sauce but the timing. I’d pull the bowl off the heat and whisk like crazy, and still end up with a slight curdle because I poured in the butter too fast. Slow, patient drizzle beats haste.

Do you use fresh yolks or the store bought ones? I’ve noticed a difference, and it’s easy to overlook.

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