Comments on: Cutting food costs while eating sustainably: What’s your advice?

By: Gladys Brown

Gladys Brown — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:13:03 +0000

Thrift store bread has risen in cost, but it is still about half the cost of grocery store bread. I put several loaves in the freezer, as well as hamburger and hot dog buns.

By: tanya

tanya — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:34:05 +0000

Great Ideas! Especially buying in season. I would add to that to buy from the farmer’s markets, then you are not paying for packaging and advertising, and what money you do spend goes directly to the grower. Also for dry goods, buy in bulk, for the same reasons. Go to Rainbow Grocery where you can purchase staples like rice and beans in whatever quantity you choose, and not pay to support a marketing and packaging budget, at the same time reducing landfill waste. Regarding meat, it is most cost effective to follow a somewhat Eastern perspective, using meat for garnish and extra flavor, as opposed to a big chunk on the plate. Beans and rice feed much of the world’s population quite well, they are very inexpensive, and have endless variations!

By: Rachel Black

Rachel Black — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:38:12 +0000

Great advice. I would also say cook whole foods. For example, buy an entire chicken and use all the parts for several dishes. I would suggest sharing meals with friends and neighbours, if you don’t have a big family. It doesn’t cost much more to cook for another person or two.