Shannon over at Rocks in my Dryer hosts a great ‘Works for me Wednesday’ post which other bloggers can link to and share their own tips.
This week my ‘tip’ is how to save on your grocery/shopping bill!I have found that by cutting out meat at least one day a week and cooking vegetarian, the shopping bill can be greatly reduced! As simple as that! I can sometimes save as much as £10! There are loads of really nice vegetarian recipes out there! I will post some in the near future, so keep checking out my (our) blog!
N
August 22, 2007 at 11:46 am
You know, that’s really a great point – we eat meatless a couple nights a week and it helps us out tremendously. Never thought to share that – so great job! And thanks for stopping by my blog!
August 22, 2007 at 1:57 pm
So true!
I never eat red meat, and only prepare chicken a couple nights a week.
August 22, 2007 at 5:29 pm
My family doesn’t feel like it’s a “real” meal unless there is a definite sign of meat in on the table some where.
You’ll have to share your favorite vegetarian menu.
Thanks for the good reminder to cut costs!
August 22, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Will do! One of them is actually posted over on my friend’s blog! Check it out on
http://homebutnotalone.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/a-bit-more-bland/
It’s a lentil stew, which is really nice served with crusty bread.
N
August 22, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Yuppers, meatless saves some money! Good tip.
August 22, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Very true! I am working on saving money on groceries. One thing I do is cut the meat in half for Tacos and add Black beans after browning the meat. Sometimes I add corn too. Very yummy and you won’t miss less taco meat.
August 22, 2007 at 9:54 pm
If you want to save even more, flip it over – instead of skipping meat one night a week, make non-meat meals the norm and meat-based menus the treat. You can do a lot with dolled up pizzas, egg stratas, rice&bean dishes etc. We are a low-meat family. I post a lot of recipes on my blog, if you are interested.
best,
Suzanne
August 22, 2007 at 10:10 pm
Good Idea.
Blessings…
August 23, 2007 at 9:40 am
We used to eat meat with every meal but with an introduction to pasta & sauce we seem to be eating less. While I do like to make homemade sauces it’s great to be able to open a jar & throw it on a drop of pasta for those busy/lazy days. My favourites are any from the Seeds of Change Organic range or Newman’s Own.
August 23, 2007 at 11:05 am
Suzanne- will check those out. Always on the look-out for new ideas!
Dot- Yeah I like those Seeds of Change ones too. Haven’t tried the Newman’s own yet.
August 23, 2007 at 10:45 pm
If Hubby would last a whole day without meat, I think we’d be a veggie family!
Great idea on saving money….
I *love* the piano music btw. If only my three girls would show an interest in learning. I might just buy a good piano, stick it in the lounge and see what happens!