this article from *slate* is called

Scratch That

How cost-effective is it to make homemade pantry staples?
By Jennifer Reese

<http://www.slate.com/id/2216611/?wpisrc=eDialog>

now, the staples she tries - bagels, cream cheese, yogurt, jam, crackers
and granola - aren't really staples in my household, but i thought some
folks might find it of interest.

your pal,
blake