On 2015-01-17 11:41 PM, jmcquown wrote:

> Hate to tell you this, but some 30 years ago I actually took the time to
> make crackers from scratch. Saltines; I docked the crackers with a
> fork. I even made parmesan crackers. In the end, for me, it wasn't
> worth the effort just to have crackers for soup. I made them as snacks
> for a party. Even then, wasn't worth the effort.
>


It sounds like making past. Never mind the cost of the machine, by the
time you factor in the cost of the eggs and flour, you aren't saving
much. Then consider the work and mess. I have done it a half dozen
times and I can tell you that store bought pasta, even fresh pasta, is a
bargain.