How have I cut my food bill?
To be honest, although I have my grocery books (listing everything I buy) going back over five years, I am surprised at how much I have managed to reduce my expenditure. I could afford to spend more on food but there are other things I want to do which will cost money!
There are some economies I can identify.
1. I have reduced my meat and fish consumption. I haven't gone vegetarian (I like fish and meat A LOT!) but I have changed the things I buy. For example one of my oily fish portions was usually a salmon steak or smoked mackerel: now it's more likely to be a tin of sardines. I've also reduced my portion sizes.
2. I keep a very careful eye on my stores. The fridge is checked daily to see what ought to be eaten that day. I have inventories of the contents of my freezer and tin stores.
3. I shop only once a week with few top ups. I find it hard to go to a supermarket and come out with just the loaf of bread or pint of milk I went it for. Somehow other "essentials" would find their way into my basket so I just don't go in.
(I'll be listing more cuts in my next post)
