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Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should (and Shouldn't) Cook from Scratch to Save Time and Money

Name: Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should (and Shouldn't) Cook from Scratch to Save Time and Money
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Book Synopsis: Selected by the New York Times as a Notable Cookbook, by USA TODAY as a Best Holiday Gift For the Foodie, and by More.com as one of their Best Cookbooks of the Year. This unique combination of recipes, memoir, and advice is “pure entertainment in an original, fresh voice” (Mollie Katzen, author of Moosewood Cookbook).

When blogger Jennifer Reese lost her job, she began a series of food-related experiments. Economizing by making her own peanut butter, pita bread, and yogurt, she found that “doing it yourself” doesn’t always cost less or taste better. In fact, she found that the joys of making some foods from scratch—marshmallows, hot dog buns, and hummus—can be augmented by buying certain ready-made foods—butter, ketchup, and hamburger buns. Tired? Buy your mayonnaise. Inspired? Make it. With Reese’s fresh voice and delightful humor, Make the Bread, Buy the Butter has 120 recipes with eminently practical yet deliciously fun “make or buy” recommendations. Her tales include living with a backyard full of cheerful chickens, muttering ducks, and adorable baby goats; countertops laden with lacto-fermenting pickles; and closets full of mellowing cheeses. Here’s the full picture of what is involved in a truly homemade life and how to get the most out of your time in the kitchen—with the good news that you shouldn’t try to make everything yourself.

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Looking to save both time and money in the kitchen? Look no further than the acclaimed cookbook, "Make the Bread, Buy the Butter." This book, handpicked by the New York Times and USA TODAY, offers a unique and engaging blend of recipes, memoir, and advice. Written by blogger Jennifer Reese, who knows a thing or two about stretching a dollar, this book will become your go-to guide for maximizing your culinary endeavors.

Reese's experiments led her to discover that making everything from scratch isn't always the most cost-effective or delicious option. Instead, she found that certain foods, like butter, ketchup, and hamburger buns, are best bought from the store. On the other hand, homemade marshmallows, hot dog buns, and hummus can take your taste buds to new heights. With 120 recipes and practical "make or buy" recommendations, this book will empower you to make informed decisions about what you cook from scratch and what you choose to purchase.

But this book offers more than just recipes. Reese's witty and entertaining anecdotes will whisk you away to her backyard filled with delightful chickens, quacking ducks, and adorable baby goats. You'll feel like you're right there with her, wrist-deep in lacto-fermenting pickles and surrounded by aging cheeses. "Make the Bread, Buy the Butter" isn't just a cookbook—it's a glimpse into a homemade life filled with joy, practicality, and the perfect balance of store-bought and homemade goodies.

Ready to become the master of your own kitchen and make informed choices about what you cook from scratch? Don't wait any longer. Get your hands on "Make the Bread, Buy the Butter" and unleash your inner chef today. Click here to order now!

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