On Tue 05 Feb 2008 11:16:00a, Christine Dabney told us...

> On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:08:08 -0800 (PST), John Kane
> > wrote:
>
>
>>Actually I'm of the follow directions the first time, unless something
>>is obvioiusly a typo.
>
> I do the same thing. My feeling is (especially if the recipe is from a
> noted chef/cook) that the author may have some specific outcome in
> mind, or a flavor combination that he/she is trying to achieve. If I
> start messing with the recipe right from the bat, I may miss what it
> was intended to be, and that intention might well be spectacular if
> the directions are followed.
>
> Christine
>

I do pretty much the same, although I will admit occasionally changing some
seasonings even on the first go 'round if I have strong preference.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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Date: Monday, 02(II)/04(IV)/08(MMVIII)
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There's something fascinating about
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