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Tightening Your Food Budget Belt
Do you ever feel like when you food shop you end up with the same ole items in your cart? Then all week, you’re stuck making the same ole meals and you believe that it is due to the economy and nothing you can do about it? Well there is something you can do! You can start to look at things differently. First go explore your pantry. Organize and/or list cans, boxes, whatever food items you have on hand (check all expiration dates while you are at it). Second, do the same with your herbs and spices. Next sit at your computer and look for new ways to use what you already have. You don’t have to follow recipes exactly or even have every ingredient listed. Just looking at new meal ideas can really help you save money by not wasting PLUS add some new tastes and variety to your weekly menu.
If you can start cooking in double quantities, you can freeze half and even freeze leftovers for a quick lunch or side dish.
Some of my favorite recipe sites include the following.
http://www.recipezaar.com/
http://allrecipes.com/Default.aspx
http://www.flickr.com/groups/71213028@N00/
http://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes-and-more/
http://www.freshpreserving.com/
Please share your favorite sites here too.
One more tip: Check out manufacture’s websites for recipes and coupons on items you already have and purchase.
If you find this helpful – let us know and share your tips here too.
Happy creative cooking and saving!