I almost don’t have a sense of smell and there were a few close calls in the past, so now I either put on a timer or simply not leave the kitchen at all while cooking is underway

1. Get your smoke ready
2. Make your snacks and leave them in the microwave
3. ??? (Toke up)
4. Profit (Remember snacks)

I did that once and almost caused an oil fire

Timers are your friend, can prevent having to call on your hero the fire extinguisher.

This is why having a sibling is helpful. I point them at a box mix and let them go, later I get brownies! (Or cake)

A few moments later: Was I smelling something? I don’t remember.

ok I feel called out