Christine Dabney wrote:
>
> On Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:00:21 GMT, 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
>
> Interesting article, Blake. And a subject I am very interested in.
>
> There are a lot of things I just make myself, and not only because of
> the quality.
>
> Chicken broth is a major one for me. Yes, it is a lot more effort,
> but for the cost of a huge pot of broth, I could probably only buy one
> carton of commercial broth.
>
> Same for Barbecue sauce. Cheaper, maybe. But much better.
>
> One thing I want to try one of these days are some cookies like the
> Nabisco chocolate wafers. I found a recipe I think might do the
> trick. If it works, it will be a substantial savings.
>
> I probably have a whole list of things myself, that are cheaper AND
> better to make. Just got up, so I can't remember all of them yet.
>
> Christine


Does that chocolate wafer recipe produce things like Oreo wafers? Really
really crisp? If it does, would love to have it please.