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Three tips to ease food bills – even if you have a family of fussy eaters
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FEEDING the family can bite big chunks out of your budget.
Rising food prices, time pressures and fussy eaters can make affordable meals a challenge.
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Here are some ways to stop the cost of food spiralling in your household . . .
PERFECT PLAN: Making a meal plan is the perfect way to stick to a weekly budget.
Do it on a Sunday or Monday when you have a good overview of the week ahead.
Work out when you will be eating at home to figure out how many lunches and dinners you need.
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If you’re having a more costly dinner one evening, compensate with a budget meal on another day.
Download and print a free planner template at canva.com. Or a Paperchase meal planner pad is £3.30 from Tesco.
NEAT IDEAS: If you struggle for ideas, Tesco has online meal plans that use seasonal produce.
With Sainsbury’s plans, choose from themes, such as budget recipes or family favourites.
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Ordering food online can help you stick to a list and avoid the temptation of unnecessary purchases when wandering the aisles.
SKILLS FOR THRILLS: The more well-versed you become with food, the easier it is to make meals out of leftovers or odd bits of ingredients in your fridge, helping you to cut waste and save cash.
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Cooking classes can be pricey, but there are plenty of free resources out there.
Search “cooking” on YouTube to find step-by-step videos on just about every cuisine.
Waitrose also has free online cooking classes you can watch, such as how to make use of a whole chicken.
If you prefer in-person lessons, use to look for free community events in your area.
For example, Londoners can try Made in Hackney, which runs classes that are free to attend. You can learn how to make staple bakes and dishes using seasonal produce.
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