For many, cutting back in the kitchen sounds scary. But, it
doesn’t have to be. Pinching pennies while cooking is simple, and will save you
a ton of dough in the long and short run. Check out these quick tips and put
them to the test!
1) Cook frugally – Don’t make too much,
unless you KNOW you and your family will actually eat leftovers. Too often my
mother cooks very large meals for only a few people. Then, she’ll put all of
the leftovers in Tupperware for everyone to take to lunch the next day, or to make
a meal out of later. The trouble? This never actually happens. Either the dogs
get a tasty meal a week later (consisting of congealing gravy, old meat, etc)
or it all goes into the trash because it isn’t safe to eat anymore. A ton of
money, thrown into the trash. You know your family, and you know how much they
eat. If Dad eats two portions of everything, measure that out. If you eat one
portion, measure that. If the kids eat ½ the recommended adult serving, measure
that out, too. Then no one overeats, and there aren’t tons of plastic tubs in
your fridge that will sit there for a week then go bad.
2)
Splurge
on utensils–Basic kitchen utensils (forks, spoons, knives, spatulas, etc.)
are obviously essential for cooking. However, if you tend to buy the cheapest
version of each, they will wear down quickly, and you’ll make another trip to
the Dollar Store to purchase the same ones again. It’s a vicious cycle, and
money wasted. Instead, find good, sturdy, lasting utensils, and take good care
of them. You’ll probably never have to buy any ever again, and the “good ones”
are worth every penny.
3)
Always
keep food staples at hand- I’m talking flour, sugar, oil, your favorite
spices,… you get the idea. Ingredients that you can make practically any meal
out of every day. Another tip- buy these in bulk. They are much cheaper that
way, and since you use them a lot, it’s worth it.
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