My Typical Try-it-Out Strategy

Step One: See something that inspires me.

Source

Step Two: Review the instructions and decide to do it your own way instead.

In my case, I read the recipe here, then decided to shortcut by using a cake mix and splurge with my Grandma O's fudge frosting.

Step Three: Feel bewildered by your not-quite-what-you-expected results.

Frosting is grainier than it should be. Grrrr.

Step Four: Vow to try it again another day.