6. Buy in season
This one is a bit of a no-brainer, but when fruit and vegetables hit peak production, their price is often slashed. Consider when and what you’re shopping for to make every penny work as hard as it can.
7. Cook once, eat twice
Cooking extra for the next day (or to freeze for later) will not only save you money but also time. Taking a packed lunch to work can save as much as £1000 each year!
8. Buy big flavours
Identify the flavours you like and add them to your meals regularly. This way, expensive meat doesn’t have to be at the centre of a meal; less is more. Some cheap ingredients that are big on flavour include: eggs, stock, olive oil, sesame oil, bacon, tinned sardines, soy sauce, lemon, lime, chilli flakes, coconut milk, garam masala, Chinese five spice, coriander and ginger.
