While precise measurements definitely have their place (especially in baking, where chemistry rules all), there is something undeniably heroic about the woman who can eyeball a feast out of random fridge leftovers while holding a conversation and dodging a toddler. So the next time someone reaches for a digital scale to weigh out a serving of rice, just smile, grab a pinch of salt with your bare fingers, and let your culinary instincts take the wheel.