LOL, what an inane thread, eh? And, a poll to boot!

I was making Tomato(e) Pie this afternoon, and wondered who else has problems following recipes? Much to my taste tester's chagrin, at times, I just can't follow them! Even the first time....I am always thinking, "yeah, but, a little of THIS would make it just perfect". Usually, it works...sometimes, it is a bust.

One funny, AND true story (unlike some of my others..he he). Mom likes stuff w-e-a-k, IMO, spicewise. I like it a shade below too hot. So, she makes some chili, and I throw in a little extra spice. WELL, in an effort to appease my tastebuds...she had ALREADY thrown in a little extra spice. He he...it was sweat producing yummy chili!