Loose Vegetables Save Money
September 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Buying vegetables loose instead of pre-packed can save money.
As the credit crunch bites into household food budgets it is important to consider how the money we spend on food can stretch further without compromising on quality and taste.
Apart from the adverse impact upon the environment, packaged vegetables tend to cost more that loose vegetables. In addition, if you live in an area where you pay by quantity for refuse collection, you need to keep the rubbish to a minimum….a thin plastic bag to collect your potatoes or tomatoes etc in (as opposed to a plastic tray and film cover or thick sellophane bag) takes up a lot less space in the bin.
“How else can I save money on fruit and vegetables?”
Buying from a fresh produce stall in your local market can also make significant savings. You may have to watch out for the odd damaged item being slipped into the bag (unless it is a self service stall) but, if making casseroles and soups, this can be a cheap way to get delicious, quality fresh produce into your freezer. How much more delicious would a fresh tomato sauce base made from extra ripe tomatoes be (often at 20% of store selling price at the end of the day) rather than jars of pre-prepared tomato sauce bought for so much more?