Cut Food Bills
Cut your food bills
- Buy specials that you use.
- Look for the generic or house brands - many are very good quality.
- Become friends with the butcher and greengrocer and ask their advice on what's good value. You butcher will be very helpful regarding the best value cuts of meat for what you plan to cook.
- When you buy convenience like pre-cooked (instant or converted) rice or tubs or jars of ready-made sauces you pay for it.
- Make the most of the best value budget stretching ingredients. See our A to Z guide below.
Money Saving Meals Food of the Month
Pearl barley
Tucked away in the soup aisle in your supermarket, is one of the most magic of all budget stretchers. It's great stick-to-the-ribs food and incredibly cheap and very versatile - it can do anything rice can do.
It's available from all leading booksellers throughout Australia and New Zealand or online from