There is an assumption that those who know their way around a kitchen tend to make everything in it from scratch. But the thing about culinary masters is that they are well aware which food items taste better bought. Here are three which you shouldn’t bother making yourself.
Olive Tapenade
Olive tapenade is pesto’s more alternative cousin. The little guys are an acquired taste for some, but those who love them know how wonderful it is to spread tapenade on fresh bread or enjoy it as a dip for crudité. While tapenade is fairly simple to make, it is usually done with small olives from Provence which can be incredibly time-consuming to pit.
Ketchup
Everyone has a favorite brand of ketchup. For many, it is a taste associated with their childhood. Sure, you could try making your own using tomato paste, vinegar, and spices, but is it really going to taste as good as the red stuff you so fondly grew up with?
Black Garlic
In terms of ingredients, black garlic is still considered to be fairly new. The dark, creamy cloves are often used in Asian cooking as they are full of umami. Achieving that flavor, however, involves a long process of aging and fermenting heads of garlic in whisky barrels. Much easier to just buy it already done.
