How to make the most of your supermarket buys,
Looking to get the most bang for your buck at the supermarket—while still indulging in fresh, tasty food? Try these expert tips from Phil Lempert, founder of supermarketguru.com and Kimberly Danger, author of Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less.
“Fresh veggies often go bad—especially stuff I have to chop.”
If you're looking for lettuce, pick up a head of your favorite kind; it will last twice as long as pre-washed greens, which have gone through processing before packaging. As for veggies for a stir-fry or a side dish, buy frozen instead. Beyond basics like broccoli and green beans, there are fun blends with prechopped peppers or asparagus—and they’re often just as tasty and nutritious, since they were frozen at their peak.
“My milk goes sour before I use it up.”
Look for milk with “ultrapasteurized” on the label, often found on organic brands. This process kills more bacteria than regular pasteurization, resulting in a six-month shelf life (for unopened cartons)—instead of just three weeks. More...by
Looking to get the most bang for your buck at the supermarket—while still indulging in fresh, tasty food? Try these expert tips from Phil Lempert, founder of supermarketguru.com and Kimberly Danger, author of Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less.
“Fresh veggies often go bad—especially stuff I have to chop.”
If you're looking for lettuce, pick up a head of your favorite kind; it will last twice as long as pre-washed greens, which have gone through processing before packaging. As for veggies for a stir-fry or a side dish, buy frozen instead. Beyond basics like broccoli and green beans, there are fun blends with prechopped peppers or asparagus—and they’re often just as tasty and nutritious, since they were frozen at their peak.
“My milk goes sour before I use it up.”
Look for milk with “ultrapasteurized” on the label, often found on organic brands. This process kills more bacteria than regular pasteurization, resulting in a six-month shelf life (for unopened cartons)—instead of just three weeks. More...by
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