Tips and recipes to help students survive their first term
THE STRATEGY
Savvy planning and smart shopping are the key to good cooking on a budget. So save yourself cash, time and grief by getting a strategy.
Here are some top tips – ways to make the most of every meal without emptying your bank account...
Make a Plan
- Write a list. Don't turn up at the supermarket without one – and try to stick to it.
- Base your list on a strategy. Plan what to eat at least a couple of days at a time and you can factor in big money-saving strategies.
- Key top tip – plan food that will last for more than the one meal. A roast chicken costs more than a fillet but can make four other meals (risotto, salad, sarnie, soup). A curry or tart lasts for days. Saves major cash, time, waste, effort.
- Check individual recipes so you won’t forget key ingredients.
- Check the cupboard/fridge so you don’t overstock.
- Build your basic needs into a mantra – i.e. eggs, butter, milk/soy, juice, garlic… Q Split the costs for shared meals like roast dinners – everyone’s a winner.
- Consider sharing all food bills.
- Plan to use leftovers.
Source: The Times Online
For the full article including savvy shopping tips, please visit http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/real_food/article4854187.ece
March 2, 2009, 1:42 pm
Category Student Issues