Comments on: Scratch Cooking: The Whys

By: deneicer1

deneicer1 — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:55:31 +0000

I find it to be CHEAPER! I never throw away leftovers and often use the same main food to make two to five meals. I also love that it tastes BETTER!

By: floweryhedgehog

floweryhedgehog — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:29:34 +0000

I cook from scratch for all the reasons mentioned above: it tastes better, I like having complete control over the ingredients, and it's so satisfying to see my family enjoying the food that I prepared, with care and attention, in my own kitchen.

I also find it encouraging that my toddler has a taste for real food, prepared simply. When I see her devouring healthy, home-cooked food and asking for more, I feel good because she is developing healthy eating habits for life.

By: mailani4

mailani4 — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:59:30 +0000

My husband and I are going organic. It costs more for many of our staples, but it's worth it. I've always had an avid love for cooking from scratch- I know it goes back to when my mother was teaching me and my four brothers the ins and outs of a mixing bowl. I haven't been living in the home-cooked lifestyle for a few years. I'd make something from scratch here or there, but never really went all out. I'm staying at home now, and crossing my fingers for kids soon, but until then I'd like to learn some new skills. I'd like to pass on to my kids what I took for granted with my mother. The art of cooking. I truly want to couple this with the love of growing , so my husband has agreed to make me a garden (as I have black thumbs and he's got green). I hope to get my hands dirty in the kitchen and the dirt. I look forward to reading through your blog and I'm glad to see tons of enthusiam from people about what I thought was a lost art… the home cooked meal.

By: Cooking Blogger

Cooking Blogger — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:51:11 +0000

I totally agree. Cooking from scratch is a great way to save money, but that's not all it's about. Really getting involved in the cooking experience is a great way to learn and to bring friends and family together. http://www.somedayilllearn.com/2010/04/the-perfec...

By: mohantina

mohantina — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:39:42 +0000

I wanted to start serrving organically grown food only for my family, but it takes forever to get my shopping done looking for the organic items I need and lable reading is slow going. Now I take Jamie Olivers idea, if it wasn't in your nana's cupboard you don't eat it. I also like to know what is in my food, but I think the main reason is political, I hate how the food industy and chemical companies and our government are treating the farmer, ranchers, migrant workers. It is shamefull. So when I buy, I believe I am also voiting, and I try to buy accordingly.

By: Mark Christophle

Mark Christophle — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:22:02 +0000

Good work with the daughter! I think one of the most valuable things my parents (mostly mom) taught me is how to make healthier choices when it comes to food. A 20 year old that thinks about eating healthy… seems almost odd but I actually think healthier food almost always tastes better!

By: guest

guest — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:02:42 +0000

Dont worry heather made from scatch,isnt as hard as you think., I ammit that I have bought alot of Hamburger helpers and process food. , And Watch what my family eat. . Examples I dont buy no more french fries, i made homemade potota wedges. I Make homesoups,cream of mushroom. homemade laudy soap. I Still buy can veggies,cereal,chip,cookies,koolaid. Which that's probbly defeating everthing iI'm doing. .But I'm doing it in baby steps more and more. I would love to afford organic veggies. cooks.com has alot of made from sratch recipes. the lesser the indergedents the better i think. I tend to stay away from the bigger ones that cost more moneyi'm learning maybe were all learn together. god bless sharon

By: culinary123schoo

culinary123schoo — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:59:13 +0000

Yeah, I try to cook from scratch as much as possible, and it saves me money too.

By: halfling

halfling — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:36:46 +0000

I too have become a from scratch nut of late. I am very concerned about the chemicals, such as MSG in our foods and the effects it has on our health. My kids have a chore of helping cook dinner each night so that they learn the skills, and to feel good about the food that we put on our table. I am also hoping to really trim our food bill too. More for us and less for the food conglomerates.

By: JillS.

JillS. — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:49:17 +0000

Great topic. New to the blog – but really enjoying it and all the thoughtful comments. I'm in the learning to make more from scratch camp – but I am doing a lot more than I used to. I agree it does taste better and I FEEL better too. I like the idea of learning one new dish a month – I'm going to work on that as a goal.