Pretty much. Ever need to buy fresh thyme/bay leaf/parsley for a bouquet garni? Or lots of vegetables to make a sauce? Or if something calls for a chicken/beef

Pretty much. Ever need to buy fresh thyme/bay leaf/parsley for a bouquet garni? Or lots of vegetables to make a sauce? Or if something calls for a chicken/beef/vegetable stock, even if I make it myself to save myself from the pre-packaged brands, it'll cost a few dollars per serving on top of the other ingredients that go into a meal.