blake murphy wrote:
> 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

I have this wonderful recipe book called "Better Than Store-Bought" by
Helen Witty and Elizabeth Colchie published in 1979.
While some of the foods can be purchased cheaper, I think quality or
personal satisfaction in ones own resourcefulness has to be taken into
consideration.