The term “sweat equity” might be defined as an interest or increased value that results from a personal input of labor. The term is not usually associated with an evening meal. That said, home grown produce always tastes better than store bought. The grocery store product is not and cannot be seasoned with the sweat equity of having grown-it-yourself.

Sweat equity seasoning can also be found in baked goods. Biscuits made from scratch most always taste better to the baker than biscuits from a mix because of the increased personal input.