11/8/2023 0 Comments Frugal foodie meaning![]() My local grocery store has organic butter for $4.99/lb – a whole dollar more! Savings = $4 Organic butter is $3.99 per pound at Costco when you buy 4 pounds at a time.You can get the same rolled oats from Walmart for $8.80, but you only get 64 ounces – half as much! Savings = $7.12 Bob’s Red Mill rolled oats are $10.48 from Amazon for a total of 128 ounces.Cashews are $5.99/lb when you buy them in bulk from Costco, compared to $7.99/lb from other places when you buy smaller portions at a time.Here are just a few examples of how we save by buying in bulk: You can take an extra step when buying in bulk and use some of your bulk purchase to build up a stockpile, for as little as $5 a week (remember when there was no toilet paper?). By choosing to buy just a few each month (or each grocery budget cycle), you reap the rewards of buying in bulk without breaking the bank. ![]() The key is stocking up in an affordable manner is to not buy them all at the same time. Start off with your essentials first, even if they are not purchased in bulk, then when you can, buy them in bulk! How to Keep a Well-Stocked Pantry: Buy in Bulk Look for sales and build your pantry up as time and your budget allow. If you’re stocking a pantry for the first time, consider the items you’d like to have on hand all the time, then try to purchase them in bulk as you’re able. How to Stock a New Kitchen Pantry for the First Time on a Budget When I’m cooking dinner, I know my vegetable options: carrots, onions, and potatoes! ![]() We almost always buy carrots, onions, and potatoes in bulk. Being on a real food journey, I’ve found that switching sugar for honey in many recipes works and is much better for you! I always keep a good supply in my pantry. Whether you like to can food yourself or you use pre-canned items, it’s always good to have some canned goods in your pantry. I make my stock homemade in the Instant Pot. I keep a good stock of my favorite dried beans for making in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. Baking soda, baking powder, flour, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract ( here’s how to make it homemade), etc. ![]() I like to make my own spice blends and have these on hand for marinating meat or making delicious homemade dressings. Basic seasonings like salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and so on. Vinegar is a must too! Here’s how you can make your own apple cider vinegar. I like to keep a good supply of olive and coconut oil. (Before you stock up, make sure to have proper storage for your grains to prevent infestations.) Whole grains, like quinoa, pasta, rice, oatmeal, etc.If you stock your pantry well, you’ll be able to do that at every meal.Ĭonsider your basic pantry essentials (this could look different for you, but here is what I always have on hand): The purpose of making a meal is to fuel our bodies with good food. The point of planning a meal isn’t to show off our culinary skills. Basic Essential Ingredients Every Kitchen Should Have Having certain items ready for use in your pantry can not only save you time but also money. Meal planning, prep work, and cooking are easier.Stocking up provides the opportunity to buy in bulk.Last-minute trips to the drive-thru become less frequent.I have found there are many benefits to having a well-stocked real food pantry:
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