By having space to freeze items, you will save money and time in the long run. I like to cook in bulk and then freeze items such as casseroles, soup, cupcakes, slices and a whole range of other items. Once you get the hang of it, and have cooked up a few bulk items, it’s great for those busy evenings, just to grab something out of the freezer and reheat.
Here's just a few ideas:
Buying bread
for the week, when it’s on special or has been reduced due to its used by
date, is a great way to shop. Supermarkets
that bake their own items often reduce the price at the end of the day, so that
can be a good time to shop. Bread
freezes well, and this way you won’t be having to shop more than once a week
and be tempted to buy extra items, which all adds to your weekly budget.
Buy items
such as bacon in a bulk pack, as they tend to be cheaper, then divide it up
into serving sizes for your family and wrap it in alfoil, then freeze it.
I also buy
deli meats in bulk when they are on special, again divide it up into serving
sizes and freeze it. This way you never
have to throw out cold meats, as you only have in the fridge what you will need
for the next few days.
Buying
minced meat in bulk, when on special is another money saving idea. You can divide it into 500g bags and then
freeze it. If you ask your butcher, they
will bag it for you in 500g lots. Any
meats that your family enjoy can be purchased when on special and frozen.
Keep frozen
bottles of water in summer, so you can take a cold drink where ever you go and
you will not have to buy one.