Notice how often this happens with stuff we're scared of doing for the first time, not just pricing. People lowball their rent to a roommate they like, sell a car for way less than it's worth because haggling makes them squirmy, keep charging the same babysitting rate from five years ago out of pure habit. The nerves set the price, then the actual market shows up and laughs at us (the cousin waving $600 around is basically the universe telling you what you're worth). Your lasagna was a sign that the work had real value beyond the awkward number you picked. Next time, name a price that makes you a little nervous saying out loud, then sit with it for a second before you cave.