Apr 23 2008
Frugal Living Tip of the Day for April 23, 2008
Saving Big on Produce
With the price of everything skyrocketing these days, saving money on food is something most of us can’t afford not to do. Here are a few ways you can save big bucks on your produce:
- Grow it Yourself
This is common sense, really. Spending a few dollars on seedlings can amount to huge savings over the growing season. Two of the websites I write for (Tomato Casual and Urban Garden Casual) offer tons of great information on growing your own vegetables and fruits and yes, you can grow just about any of them in containers.
- Farmer’s Markets
Almost every community has a local farmer’s market where you can get fantastic locally grown produce for a fraction of what you’d pay at the supermarket. It tastes better, too.
- Freeze It
Many produce items will freeze impeccably well. Tomatoes for example, can be cut up and placed in a zipper bag (juice and all) for later use in your soups, stews and sauces. Peppers and onions can be chopped and bagged (together or separately), as can corn, green beans, and quite a few other produce items that you plan to cook with.
