jeudi 21 juin 2018

Could Shroom Burgers Save You Money?

By Frances Thomas


There is always something new coming out of the food industry and it can be difficult to keep up to speed with the latest trends. One that caught our eye recently is shroom burgers. Despite the illicit connotations, these have no hallucinatory effects and are simply a mushroom in the form of a burger. Whether it forms the bun or as a substitute for the meat inside, they are becoming increasingly popular.

Anyone who is on a strict budget will know that meat is very expensive. Sometimes it can be so expensive that it forces people to become vegetarians, even without the strict morals. Even if you buy the cheapest meat available, it will still be one of the most expensive items in your basket, so it is no wonder that people are looking for cheaper alternatives to their favourite meaty meals.

Vegetables are not always the cheapest option available to us, especially if you opt for organic, but if you are a savvy shopper they don't need to break the bank. Find recipes that use lentils and beans to save money and reduce the amount of vegetables you use. This will also reduce any unnecessary waste. Try to avoid all the really cheap but unhealthy processed foods available to you.

Reducing waste is a great way to cut back on costs. All that food that you throw away, because you cooked too much or because it went off, is essentially money thrown away. Make a note of the type of thing you are having to throw away and cut back there. Does your bread often go off before you have a chance to eat it all, for example? If so, try freezing half the loaf or simply buying a smaller loaf.

A great method for reducing costs on food is to do a weekly shop. Planning in advance and working out exactly what you need is the best way to reduce waste and you will save a lot more money than if you buy things as and when you need them, as you will be more susceptible to the deals around you, leading you to buy unnecessary things. However, with fruit and veg this is not always a good idea as you may buy too much and it can go off before you have had a chance to eat it all.

If you have a large family and find it difficult to satisfy everyone, sometimes meal planning can be something that you dread. Trying to find new and exciting recipes that might please everyone is a way to get the passion back into the kitchen and make cooking a fun task again. Find recipes that will take people by surprise.

Batch cooking is an easy technique to help your budget. Cook more than you need for one meal and freeze the rest for another day when you need it. This can be used whether you live alone or have a large family. Simply freeze it in individual servings or in a large pan, depending on when and how you need it. It also allows you to have easy access to a variety of meals so you don't get bored with eating the same thing all the time.

Budget cooking doesn't need to be vegetarian. However, excluding the most expensive item from the menu is often the easiest way to cut costs.




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