Search results matching tag 'grocery'

Want recipes for budget friendly, healthy 'Eat-Out-Treats' ?

Millers Grain House — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:39:00 GMT

While cutting the grocery budget and still trying to feed the family a healthy diet, it seemed that most of our 'temptations' were for the treats we would get when we had been used to eating out. So I started a massive test kitchen effort to recreate them with a healthy and budget friendly twist.

I've been doing a series of healthy & cheaper 'eat-out-treats' made at home and sending it out through my monthly newsletter. Each recipe costs about 1/2 the price of eating out (not to mention gas money) and is a much healthier alternative to the traditional recipe!

It started with a whole grain remake of Macaroni Grill's Rosemary Bread, then I remade a healthy version of Red Lobster's Cheddar Biscuits and now I've finally I have decided which recipe is next:.

Hardees Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits, complete with frosting!! (Plus some other variations)

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When I come to an end of this series, I'm going to move on to some 'convenience foods' made healthy!

If you would like the recipe - (it's going out July 1 afternoon Eastern Time) - go here to get the newsletter: http://www.eatgrains.com There will be more to come....I promise! (o:

Best Blessings!

Donna

Why I don't use coupons....should I?

GenuineGoldens — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:23:00 GMT

Okay, I used to hoard coupons of all sorts, to later find that of the coupons that I would actually use, I could get the generic version without a coupon for the less than I could a name brand WITH one....Now, I know many, many people will combine coupons with sales and use them on double or triple (or whatever) coupon days to get many things for super cheap, or free. But I guess I just don't live in an area to do that. I buy all of my groceries at Wal-Mart. Almost ALWAYS buy the generics. The only other grocery store in this area is Kroger, and while they do have sales, and the loyalty card, and double coupons (only up to $0.50), Wal-Mart will beat their sale prices....So I always look at the Kroger sale paper then know I can get it cheaper at Wal-mart that week.

Am I the only one that's realized this? Or is there something I'm missing?

February Cooking With Angel Food

Brandy — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:33:50 GMT

The February menu is in!

1.25 lb.	Sirloin Strip Steaks (4 x 5 oz)
	2 lb.	Salisbury Steak Dinner Entrée
	2 lb.	Split Chicken Breasts
	2 lb.	Breaded Chicken Breast Fillet
	1.5 lb.	Meaty Beef Ribs
	1.5 lb.	Pork Chops (4 x 6 oz.)
	12 oz.	Philly Steak Portions
	12 oz.	Peanut Butter

	4 oz.	Chicken Noodle Soup (makes 64 oz.)
	9 oz.	Frosted Corn Flakes
	16 oz.	Frozen Fresh Corn
	16 oz.	Frozen Fresh Carrots
	2 lb.	Fresh Onions
	2 lb.	Fresh Potatoes
	15 oz.	Sliced Pears
	1 lb.	Black Eyed Peas
		Dessert Item

FEBRUARY SPECIAL #1

6.5 lb. Steak and Meat Combo Box - $20.00
(1.5 lb. Bone-in Ribeye Steaks (2 x 12 oz.), 1.5 lb. Bone-in New York Strip Steak (2 x 12 oz.), 2 lb. Lean Hamburger Steaks (4 x 8 oz.), 1.5 lb. Mild Italian Sausage)

FEBRUARY SPECIAL #2

3.75 lb. Prime Rib Steak Box - $19.00
(3.75 lb. Prime Rib Steaks (6 x 10 oz.))

FEBRUARY SPECIAL #3

10 lb. Chicken Combo Box - $18.00
(2 lb. Breaded Frying Chicken, 2 lb. Chicken Tenders, 2 lb. Chicken Wings, 2 lb. Grilled Individually Quick Frozen Chicken Breasts, 2 lb. Chicken Breast Chunks)

If you have never ordered Angel Food, you can check their site for more information and locations near you.

Being Self-Sufficient Right Where You Are

Brandy — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:12:40 GMT

"There isn't nearly enough room to tackle all the ways there are of being self sufficient. Some of you have more opportunity than others and some of you have a lot more interest than others. I realize that some of you live in apartments in large cities and feel as if some things are not possible. You can still provide at least some of your own food needs."

What are some of the challenges you face in being able to provide more of your own foods? How are you overcoming these issues? Are you starting a new project in the upcoming year to attempt to do more for yourself?

Bulk Buying

Brandy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:20:44 GMT

"Often bulk buying is discouraged among some frugal minded people. I suggest that we take another look at buying single items versus buying bulk."

I began buying more in bulk and shopping less. The outcome? My grocery expense for the month is down.

I did find that once I was stocked up on some things, it was easy to buy a smaller package that was a good deal and just add in to the stock to stretch it a little.

The author mentions freezing canned fruit so that it's divided into smaller packages. Does that work out well?

Re: What are your favorite cookbooks of frugal food?

eyelandgirl — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:39:36 GMT

Hi all,

I'm new here, sorry to jump in unannounced. But is the cookbook Patrink can't remember the More-with-Less Cookbook by Doris Longacre? This book has been in print continuously since the seventies and is one of my all-time favorites. Lots of frugal and earth-friendly recipes submitted by the Mennonite Community.

Irene

Buy Store Brands

jjanney — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:42:07 GMT

Buying grocery store brand products will save you money, and lots of it. Industry sales research cited by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) shows that American shoppers save about $15.8 billion annually by choosing store brands over name brands. To demonstrate how much money you can save by switching from name brands to store brands, I ventured into a local grocery store with pen and legal pad, walked the various isles and documented actual price differences for 20 common grocery items. Below are the results (prices include the store's loyalty card discounts):

Item	Name Brand		Store Brand	Savings	%
Aspirin (100 ct)	Bayer	$6.39	$2.99	$3.40	53%
Acetametaphin (100 ct)	Tylenol	$13.99	$5.99	$8.00	57%
Ibuprofen (100 ct)	Motrin	$8.20	$6.39	$1.81	22%
Green Beans (14.5 oz)	Green Giant	$0.85	$0.63	$0.22	26%
Sweet Corn (15.25 oz)	Green Giant	$0.85	$0.59	$0.26	31%
Ketchup (36 oz)	Heinz	$2.59	$1.39	$1.20	46%
Mayonnaise (32 oz)	Miracle Whip	$3.69	$2.09	$1.60	43%
Mixed Fruit (15 oz)	Del Monte	$1.19	$0.95	$0.24	20%
Sugar (5 lbs)	Domino	$2.29	$1.99	$0.30	13%
Condensed Milk (14 oz)	Eagle Brand	$2.33	$1.39	$0.94	40%
Cornflakes (18 oz)	Kellogg's	$3.31	$1.79	$1.52	46%
Raisin Bran (20 oz)	Kellogg's	$3.39	$2.19	$1.20	35%
Facial Tissue (230 ct 3-ply)	Kleenex	$2.05	$1.49	$0.56	27%
Whipped Cream (8 oz)	Kraft Cool Whip	$1.59	$1.09	$0.50	31%
Ice Cream (1.65L)	Edy's	$5.69	$2.99	$2.70	47%
Chocolate Milk (half gallon)	Hershey's	$3.49	$2.29	$1.20	34%
Graham Crackers (14.4 oz)	Honey Maid	$3.49	$1.50	$1.99	57%
Cream Cheese (8 oz)	Philadelphia	$1.85	$1.39	$0.46	25%
Eggs (large brown dozen)	Egg-Land's Best	$2.89	$0.93	$1.96	68%
Peanut Butter (40 oz)	JIF	$4.29	$3.39	$0.90	21%
TOTALS:		$74.41	$43.45	$30.96	42%

As you can see, buying store brands saves you a significant amount of money. This experiment resulting in a savings of just under $31 for 20 items -- that's an average savings of over $1.50 per item (a 42% savings overall)! The difference in prices is what the PLMA calls the "marketing tax" that we pay so name brand manufacturers can promote their products through advertising and other means. However, many store brand items are produced by the same manufacturers that make competing name brand items. So, buying store brand groceries is an easy way to save money.

John Janney, NFAN
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