It is primarily about the taste, not about the cost. You are to understand that she willingly spends lots of time in the kitchen and would get satisfaction out

It is primarily about the taste, not about the cost. You are to understand that she willingly spends lots of time in the kitchen and would get satisfaction out of making better tasting bagels, that just happen to be cheaper. I'm rather happy with the fact that my girlfriend insists on baking our breakfast cereals herself.