Scratch vs Shortcut

Melissa’s series that takes a familiar store-bought food and shows you how to make it at home, comparing the nutritional and cost differences.

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Red Velvet Cupcakes: Scratch vs. Shortcut

Red Velvet Cupcakes: Scratch vs. Shortcut

| February 14, 2012 | 12 Comments

Until I went to culinary school, I’m nearly positive I didn’t realize “from scratch” cakes were not only in the repertoire of the general public but also that most people had consumed one in their lifetime. Having been raised on box cake mixes and making mostly only intricate and complicated cakes in my limited exposure [...]

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Scratch vs. Shortcut: Just Like Mom Used to Make

Scratch vs. Shortcut: Just Like Mom Used to Make

| January 24, 2012 | 4 Comments

Did you grow up in a home where the scent of yeast or melting butter hung in the air? Maybe some fresh tomatoes mixed with herbs and garlic gurgled happily on the stove? Opening the refrigerator meant a feast of tempting and multi-colored stews, soups or casseroles to greet the eye? No? Well, me either. [...]

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