How to Save Money on Food for Singles

How to Save Money on Food for Singles Better Rhiannon Ally: We all know that buying in bolt can sometimes save us some cash but what if you’re single. Jeanette Pavini has some tips for shopping solo in today’s Better Ways to Save. Jeanette Pavini: Buying small portions of food and cans and boxes often costs more but stocking up can lead to waste so what’s a single to do. Follow these tips and you’ll eat Better and save more. Start with the freezer. Make sure its not crammed so full that you lose track of what’s stored there. You can store bread, tortillas, rolls and bagels in the freezer. Thaw for an hour and use the microwave or toaster. Your bread will stay fresher than if you store it in the fridge. Also repackage foods in single serving portions or put in ziplock bags that you can reseal. You can store single serving portions of pot stickers, wantons, jumbo shrimp, meatballs and chicken breasts in freezer bags. Healthy soups can be gussied up with chopped green onions, parmesan cheese or additional frozen veggies and stop by the Delli counter to buy exactly the right amount of meat, cheese and pre made salads for one. Make sure that you store oils marinades and special sauces in the fridge to maximize their shelf life. Pasta, rice and beans all have long shelf lives and can be mixed and matched with things in the freezer. Cooking for one doesn’t have to mean take out or TV Dinners every night and it doesn’t have to cost more than cooking for two or more.