One can save only so much money on food, given the fact that eating and good nutrition are basic human requirements. You also don’t want to sacrifice your health by eating cheap junk food. Medical bills are way more costly than decent food! Here are a few ways to save money in the kitchen!
Avoid restaurants.
Set a realistic grocery budget. Actually setting up a realistic budget is the easy part, sticking to it is the hard part!
Pay with cash! For some reason when you are food shopping with cash you will never go over your budget! The last thing you want to have happen is not have enough cash when you get to the check out!
Eat food that’s economical but still nutritious. Beans, grains and tougher cuts of meat that tenderize after slow cooking are good choices. Eat less food that’s expensive such as steaks and seafood. Eliminate costly foods that have little or no nutritional value such as soda and dessert.
Look beyond the supermarket. This is a good time of year to consider local farmer’s markets or join a CSA for your produce. For bulk foods check out the club warehouse stores. If you live near ethnic food shops check them out for spices.
Learn to make food from scratch particularly convenience items such as baby carrots or sliced mushrooms! Try making your own pizza crust or your own bread.
Start your own garden or grow herbs in pots if you don’t have space for a garden. One or two tomato plants can pay big dividends with much effort. Growing a few favorite herbs can spare you the waste of a too big bunch from the supermarket.
Finally, how much you can save depends on how much you already spend. If your grocery cart is normally brimming with fully cooked meals, filet mignon and peaches out of season, your cost savings will be immediate and huge. But if you’re already buying store brans and economy size and eating beans twice a week, it may be a challenge to trim more.
Stop throwing food away. Cook what you buy, and eat your leftovers!
Are you up for the challenge? Take one step this week to help yourself become a thrifty cook!
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We don’t eat much meat in general. Eating vegetarian food is a lot cheaper and more healthy. If we do restaurants we use coupons or get good deals, and usually healthier/local owned places…
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Sounds like you’re doing great Nancy!
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