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Cut Food Costs
Whether you are eating at
home or eating out, you can eat well and still save
money. There are many ways to save besides
coupons, rebates, and shopping the sales. Here
are some other tips for reducing your food costs.
When you eat at home
• Stretch meat: Add pasta, rice, or beans to
casseroles, stews, and soups.
• Allow time: Cheaper cuts of meat take longer
to cook. A crackpot comes in handy.
• Plan carefully: Tonights beef roast can be used
tomorrow tor a delicious new meal, such as
beet sandwiches or beet vegetable soup.
• Eat vegetarian: Make hearty no-meat meals at
least once a week. Tempt your family with
favorites such as corn chowder, bean burritos,
or baked potatoes.
• Shop the sales: Stock your cupboard with non
perishables when they are on sale.
• Reduce waste: Buy perishable foods in small
quantities. Learn how to better store items.
• Consider store options: Food co-ops, day-old
bread stores, salvage stores, warehouse stores,
bulk sales, and farm stands.
• Freeze sale items: L'se a deep freeze to store sale
items such as meat, bread, and perishables.
• Buy store brands over name brands: The qual
ity is often comparable, and the price is less.
When you eat out
• Take advantage of restaurant specials: Early
bird specials, “kids eat free" nights, buy-one
get-one-free coupons, all-you-can-eat buffets.
• Join a national restaurant program that offers
discounts on restaurants in your area. Exam
ple: www.idim.mm.
• Drink water: Water is a cheaper, healthier
choice.
• Buy wisely: Order the entree and soup or salad
at the restaurant. Eat dessert at home.
• Share often: When restaurant portions are
huge, order one meal and two plates. Share
side dishes, such as fries.
• Think outside the meal: Appetizers cost less
and are the right portion for a light meal. Tell
your waiter to bring rhe appetizers when oth
ers are served their entrees.
• Order soup: With a few rolls and a hearty
bowl of soup, you can satisfy your hunger for
much less than the cost of a meal.
• Lunches cost less: Restaurants usually offer
lunch at a lower price than the same meal
at dinner.
• Everything in moderation: Limit the number
of times you eat out per week. A balance of
eating out and eating at home is healthier, as
well as cost effective.
Amy Houts is a regular contributor to American
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