a large quantity and choose recipes that will
maximize their use during the week. For instance,
serve spaghetti squash with marinara sauce when
tomatoes go on sale or make a big batch of fresh
salsa. With a little planning, you can take
advantage of sale prices while preparing
delicious meals for your family.- Buy whole meat rather than precut, skinned,
and boned selections. You can easily skin a
chicken breast yourself and save quite a bit on the
price. Similarly, take advantage of the lower price
per pound of large roasts and simply slice them
into smaller, more convenient portions, which you
can then freeze.
BUY LOCALLY GROWN FOODS
(^) • Let your food and meal choices be
influenced by local and seasonal availability.
Locally grown foods are almost always less
expensive than their foreign counterparts. You
also reduce your carbon footprint when you buy
food from farmers’ markets and local grocers.
- Be flexible with recipes and modify them to
accommodate locally grown foods. Many of our
recipes have plenty of room for improvisation and
ingredient substitutions. Don’t be afraid to try
something new by making practical adaptations.