 which she considers to be a small splurge, not a big investment. So how does it work? Casey says add one or two ingredients that are a little bit more luxurious than you would typically buy. That might mean getting the premium version of an item you like. It might mean buying a fresh version of something that you usually get in a package or fresh citrus to squeeze. Even box pasta can be its own upgrade if you pick an unusual shape or a small batch brand.