5 Foods That Cost More to Make at Home Than Store-Bought!
Tried making croissants from scratch last weekend, and the grocery bill was wild. Butter, flour, good chocolate, and hours of effort—ended up spending almost $20 for a dozen, and they didn’t even look like the bakery ones. Same goes for sushi rolls. Fresh fish, nori, sushi rice, rice vinegar, plus the rolling mat—by the time everything’s bought, it’s way more than a $12 sushi tray from the store. Pasta sauce is another one. Sure, homemade tastes great, but when tomatoes are out of season, the cost of good canned tomatoes, fresh basil, and parmesan adds up fast. Store brands are $2 a jar and taste just fine for a weeknight dinner.
Sometimes, it’s just not worth the time or money. The trick is knowing when to go homemade and when to grab the premade stuff. Save the DIY for things like bread or cookies where you can really taste the difference and save a few bucks. For the rest, the store’s got it covered.
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