Groceries & Food

If a supermarket doesn't sell a perishable item by a certain date, then it is required by law to throw it away. As you can imagine, store managers want to avoid this at all costs, which means savvy consumers can get some large last-minute discounts. Look for the brightly colored … [Read more...] about Manager’s specials provide instant savings

Staring at a large, raw roast can be scary for kitchen amateurs. However, large cuts of meat can be your budget's best friend so try some easy recipes and an inexpensive meat thermometer. Soon you'll realize that roasts are actually quite easy to make and take only a little bit … [Read more...] about Roasts are nothing to fear

This tip for saving money on Meat, Poultry & Seafood is fairly simple: don't eat them. No one is suggesting that you become a vegetarian, but consider substituting one meat meal a week with a non-meat alternative. Beans, lentils and mushrooms can provide enough flavor, nutrition … [Read more...] about If you really want to save, don’t eat meat (sometimes)

Consider combining your own spices before going after those expensive pre-made marinades. Marinades are easy to make at home and in some cases just a simple salad dressing will suffice. A basic meat marinade is a combination of an oil, an acid and a salt. Use what you already … [Read more...] about Avoid expensive marinades

Warehouse stores are great place for members to buy meat in bulk as these stores usually offer a large discount over supermarket prices. Consider your needs before purchasing a club membership as this will add another cost to your grocery budget. It is usually safest to separate … [Read more...] about Bulk buy at the warehouse store