Some Ways to Save on Food ~ Part One
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (169853)
Boise, Idaho
January 8, 2025 4:27pm CST
I was watching an interesting video on YouTube about saving money and thought I would share some of the things I found interesting.
* Do not store canned food on a cement floor. The cans will rust from the bottom and go bad.
* Leave the lid on the pan when cooking. This saves on energy and the item will cook faster.
* Use beans and lentils more in dishes. This will help you stretch meets and save you money.
* Plan your oven use. If cooking an item at one temperature and have something else you want to cook that is needed to cook at that same temp, do them both at the same time to utilize the space and save money.
* Use less disposable items like paper towels, napkins, plastic plates, cups and left over containers. You would be surprised how much this bring down the amount you pay for groceries.
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@wolfgirl569 (109728)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Jan
Good tips. But I will keep buying paper plates
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@celticeagle (169853)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan
I do in the spring and summer. We eat heavier foods in the winter months so they don't work as well.
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@celticeagle (169853)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan
@wolfgirl569 .......We have those too. It is still hard to cut things.
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@wolfgirl569 (109728)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Jan
@celticeagle We have some plate holders that go under them. I don't need the expensive plates either
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@GardenGerty (161546)
• United States
8 Jan
I did not ever think about the first one, storing food on a concrete floor, but I was aware in food service and in the district warehouse about thirty years ago that was a hard and fast rule. Things had to be placed on pallets, always.
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@celticeagle (169853)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan
The pallet is a good idea and probably not that expensive to get.
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@BarBaraPrz (48034)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Jan
When cooking potatoes, I bring the water to a boil, put the lid on the pot, and then turn off the (electric) burner. The potatoes cook up just fine because the electric coil takes its time to cool off, and the lid keeps the heat in, too. Same for carrots. Actually, I cook them together as I only cook for myself.
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@celticeagle (169853)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan
I do similar to that when cooking rice.
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@kaylachan (73496)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Jan
I don't know how using plastic or not using plastic will actually save.... anything. Much less money on groceries. I use plastic cups to drink out of (not those solo cups but reusable plastic cups) as does George. We do it for our overall safety. Both George and I are prone to dropping things. And the last thing we need or want is for us to break a cup on our tile floor (i've already broken two). Don't see the logic on using paper towels vs cloth or not. But, we also use them when we eat on the couch. And George might use them to blow his nose.
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@celticeagle (169853)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Jan
@kaylachan .......Plastic plates, cups, and dinnerware can be very expensive if bought continuously. I guess if you want to spend that money on that then have at it. I just don't think it is an added expense I want on my grocery bill except for special events and such. I get the paper plates in the spring and summer months because we eat lighter foods. In the winter we eat more soups and chilis and heavy foods that you might have to slice. Not convenient using the paper plates even with the supporters you can get.
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@celticeagle (169853)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Jan
Actually saves quite a bit in the long run. Then they'd be more apt to afford some eggs.
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@kaylachan (73496)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Jan
@celticeagle Stilll don't see the thought process here.
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@LindaOHio (183946)
• United States
11 Jan
Thanks for the tips. Have a good weekend.
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@MarieCoyle (39685)
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11 Jan
I refuse to buy plastic cutlery. A plastic fork takes many years to break down. I do keep some basic paper plates to take food to my neighbor who isn’t well. But that’s it. Beans, lentils, etc are great for good money saving dishes. I really try hard to keep an open mind about trying new recipes, etc. and besides, it’s fun.
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@celticeagle (169853)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Jan
I have never bought any plastic cutlery. We get paper plates in the summer.
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