Worth the Splurge?

Truffle oil, real vanilla extract, and Parmigiano-Reggiano—these are my absolute musts for splurging at the store. I used to think all vanilla was the same until I baked cookies with the good stuff. Total game changer! The aroma alone makes me want to eat the dough raw. Same with cheese—once you try real Parm, the pre-grated stuff just tastes like salty cardboard. And truffle oil? A drizzle on fries or pasta feels like a restaurant treat at home. I’ll save on canned beans or generic flour, but for these, I always go top shelf. It’s wild how a few pricier ingredients can make a basic meal taste fancy. Anyone else have a go-to ingredient they never cheap out on? #foodknowledge #kitchenhacks #flavorupgrade #cookingtips #Food #Foodie