October Kitchen Corner

1. Look for sales.
2. Make a list and stick to it.
3. Use coupons.
4. Bring a calculator... or use the one on your phone.
5. Shop at grocery stores or supermarkets.
6. Get to know food prices.
Write down the regular prices of foods you buy often, to help figure out which stores have
7. Don’t shop hungry.
Shopping on an empty stomach, makes everything suddenly look delicious. You may be
8. Understand the supermarket layout.
Shop the perimeter (outside aisles) where you will find fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, lean
meats, eggs and milk products. Only go to the inside aisles for nutritious staples such as
9.Buy in season.
Vegetables and fruits are less expensive when they are in season. You will also avoid waste
if you by fresh fruit at different stages of ripeness, some that are ripe and ready to eat and
10. Buy frozen vegetables and fruits.
When fresh is out of season or too expensive, buy frozen. They are just as nutritious.
11. Look high and look low.
12. Check expiry dates.
13. Check the “reduced” section.
Reduced vegetables are good for soups and stews. Ripe bananas are perfect for muffins or
banana bread. Day old bread can be used to make toast, grilled sandwiches, breakfast
14. Choose no-name brands.
15. Grow your own.
If you can, grow your own vegetables, fruits and herbs in the summer.