Genral shopping tips [=

Here are some general shopping tips that can help you save some cash next time you venture out to find food.

- Use coupons and plan your meals around them - however don't just buy food because its on sale, what does the price matter if you're not going to eat it
- Buy according to price per gram/kilo - however its important to remember that some items are definitely not cheaper in bulk
- Frequent cheaper stores, try to avoid stores that are situated in the higher class areas.
- Go to farmers markets for in season vegies etc and dont be afraid to haggle especially close to closing time - getting to know some of the locals who run these stalls can also help
- Buy oil/soysauce/cooking wine/ rice etc at asisan markets in bulk - its a lot cheaper
- Say no to the deli counter, salad bar or precooked meals (frozen pizzas, burgers etc) - salad bar is acceptable for SMALL amounts of filler materials
- Buy meat in bulk and on sale, divide it and put it in the freezer
- DRINK WATER, not milk juice or any of that crap - its all expensive and the nutritional value can often be found elsewhere for a lot cheaper, especially milk
- Alfalfa, lentils etc cheap and easy nutritional vegies; throw some lentils in your rice for that extra healthy kick
- Invest some time into growing your own vegies, it will often work out a lot cheaper and you'll have the satisfaction in making something yourself. Window herb gardens are also a good idea.

Google is another good source when it comes to trying to save money when shopping - just search something like "low cost recipes at home-cooking from scratch"

Hope this helped! :)