Supermarket Routine

Posted by: terry

21st May 2013 01:10pm

There are times when I go food shopping and just get the basics for my family and try to get in and out as fast as I can (usually when I have the kids with me)!! Other times I like to take my time, planning new meals and picking up treats.

So, what are some of your staple items when shopping for groceries? Is
there something that you 'have' to get for your partner/kids? What do
you think about organic products? Let me know your regime.

EileenW1

15th Feb 2017 10:29am

Being on a pension and finding every increasing prices, especially for meat and fresh food, I now have to make a list of items for my once a fortnight shopping trip to the supermarket. Just before I leave home I copy out my list and cross out items which are not essential. I then go through and mark with a star those Items I will only buy if on a special. I always check my online Coles Catalogue to see what is on special. I have learnt that buying a leg of lamb is far more economical than buying separate cuts of meat as a $20 leg can make three-four meals for the two of us. A $7 kilo pack of mince makes three-four meals for two people also and chuck steak if marinaded overnight is as tasty as any of the dearer cuts. If we fancy a good steak or fish such as barramundi we go to the RSL as it is cheaper to eat there than buy and cook it ourselves. Even take-away fish and chips are now a special treat also We still eat well but it does take careful planning and very careful shopping..

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