[cogman10]

Salt is the worst because a pinch of kosher salt is wildly different from a pinch of granulated salt.

That said, one key part of cooking is knowing when the measurements matter. Most herbs and spices will flavor a dish exactly the same if you add a teaspoon or a tablespoon.

Those measurements matter the most when there's a chemical reaction that's strongly influenced by the ratios. For example, having enough emulsifier in a cheese sauce.

[sundvor]

Yep - it was indeed a teaching moment for me. :-) Dealing with a bit of high blood pressure as well, I'm learning to err on the side of caution when it comes to salt.

[cogman10]

Suggestion for that, look into using MSG instead of salt.

Obviously doesn't work everywhere, but it does work in many places.