Making your own dyes can be a hit or miss operation.
Although the food is hit-or-miss, the dining experience, friendly wait staff and happy patrons are worth the gamble, if you're feeling travel-weary.
In my experience, many of the colors are hit or miss and require some serious in-store testing before actually being considered for purchase, but the tools have been absolutely phenomenal.
Remember, however, that going to these stores is often hit or miss.
There are four main ways to get decent discounts and a fifth that is really hit or miss.
