Groceries

22 places to order meat, coffee, fruit, produce and other food online

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You're doing nearly all your shopping online, or you can't always find what you want at your local supermarket. Or maybe you can't get delivery in your rural area. Many companies that always ship food online are stepping up to serve hungry consumers during this times. You can get everything from a … [Read more...] about 22 places to order meat, coffee, fruit, produce and other food online

Make your own chocolate syrup and hot cocoa mix

These recipes are so easy and delicious, you won't believe no one told you about it before. This is the kind of chocolate syrup you drizzle over ice cream and use to make chocolate milk. It's every bit as good as the stuff in the brown squeeze bottle. And cocoa isn't just for cold weather. Mix up a … [Read more...] about Make your own chocolate syrup and hot cocoa mix

How to order groceries online: comparing services

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With people staying home most of the time, ordering groceries online is more important than ever. But people who have never ordered food online may be confused by the options. For most services, you start with an app or an online portal, where you pick out what you want, list quantities and pay … [Read more...] about How to order groceries online: comparing services

6 ways to stop wasting food

This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste. The average American family throws away an estimated 25 percent of its grocery shopping dollars -- as much as $2,000 a year. Fresh produce tops the list. Other food waste occurs by … [Read more...] about 6 ways to stop wasting food

How to keep summer veggies fresh to avoid food waste

This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste. Food waste by the average American family is estimated at 25 percent of your grocery shopping dollars -- or a little more than $2,000 a year. Fresh vegetables top the list. Those crisp heads … [Read more...] about How to keep summer veggies fresh to avoid food waste

18 strategies for $4-a-day budget meal planning and grocery shopping

The recent trend for $4 a day budget meal planning was popularized by Leanne Brown in her free online book "Good and Cheap," developed primarily for those using SNAP (food stamp) benefits. When I heard about the project, I decided to try the $4-a-day food budget on a trial basis. Spending … [Read more...] about 18 strategies for $4-a-day budget meal planning and grocery shopping

10 best diet books for eating healthy while saving money

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As much as I love bargains and writing about them, in my other life I'm a registered dietitian and thrive on helping people understand that deprivation does not equal healthy eating. If you're striving to lose weight or just eat healthier in this new year, you need to know that eating a wide variety … [Read more...] about 10 best diet books for eating healthy while saving money

How to avoid wasting food in a power outage

The lights begin to flicker. You hear the regular hum of the refrigerator hiccup, then return. But then it all goes dark. You begin the search for candles and matches, and wonder how long you will be without power this time. During the winter, ice and snow storms can crack or even take down outdoor … [Read more...] about How to avoid wasting food in a power outage

Save money in the grocer’s bulk bin aisle

The next time you are grocery shopping, don’t skip the bulk bins aisle. Tremendous savings can be had when buying grains, beans, spices, flours or other baking or pantry staples. Whether you need two pounds or two teaspoons of an ingredient, you’ll probably save money by purchasing from the bulk … [Read more...] about Save money in the grocer’s bulk bin aisle

Supermarket savings: Free apps for savvy shoppers

Whether you love or loathe grocery store visits, they're a necessity that can quickly bust your budget if you arrive unprepared. Even sales can be the cause of overspending. Do you really need six boxes of Wheat Thins just because they're discounted? The Apple App Store celebrated its 10th birthday … [Read more...] about Supermarket savings: Free apps for savvy shoppers

5 cheap ways to preserve food

This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste. If you are watching your grocery dollars (and who isn’t), here are our ideas for food preservation methods that don't require expensive equipment. Use any of these tips to preserve … [Read more...] about 5 cheap ways to preserve food

How to keep spring veggies fresh to avoid food waste

This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste. Food waste by the average American family is estimated at 25 percent of your grocery shopping dollars -- or a little more than $2,000 a year. Fresh vegetables top the list. If you have a … [Read more...] about How to keep spring veggies fresh to avoid food waste