Extremely Frugal Food Budget Stretching Secrets

//Welcome to the second in our new Frugal Friday Tips series, dedicated to quick, money-saving tips and bare bones budget grocery shopping. I reveal extremely frugal food budget stretching secrets. If you budget on a shoestring and need to stretch your grocery budget, then you are in the right place.
In this episode I show you this week’s grocery haul, which includes Kroger markdowns and frugal, cheap food from Aldi. I give you tips on how to S-T-R-E-T-C-H your grocery budget when money is tight, and show you photos of all the recipes I made with last week’s amazing cheap carrot haul. (Hint! Bargain food shopping doesn’t mean boring menus!) Finally, I update you on how I’m doing on our $100 grocery budget challenge. That’s right! I’m spending no more than $100 during February on groceries for my family of four.
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[@paulamoors]

I have a no spend week at the end of the month and use what I have on hand.

[@shirleyjones6081]

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[@BellaCinco]

Im doing to implement this rule. Thanks.

[@janetsinclair3668]

Terrific ideas

[@mariahsmom9457]

Great idea

[@cassandravanosdol139]

I am learning so much from your videos. You are a great teacher! I am 40 and I shop off the discount shelf's. Whatever is on sale is what I'm eating. Your meal plan was awesome. It's awesome to see the Kroger discount items bought like I do.

[@victorwadsworth821]

Went to grocery store last night, got a great parking place next to the flag pole, tossed out some bird seed in an area I could watch from my car seat. Came back out, scared off birds getting into car & through out some more seed. In seconds I have a dozen plus birds feeding a few feet from me. I'm 64, disabled but find I can take enjoyment in simple, CHEAP, pleasures. I suggest to other tight-wads, find your simple CHEAP, pleasures. Grocery stores are great places to meet birds.

[@joycekastamonitis2187]

The feathered variety? …

[@victorwadsworth821]

@@joycekastamonitis2187 I give up on picking up chicks long ago.

[@brg2743]

We keep "use up" basket on counters, in freezer and in frig. We don't meal plan. We keep stocked up on food we like when it is on sale or at a good price. We then use what we have to make a meal. We save more this way. We watch weekly ads at our local grocery, buy at General Dollar, and Aldis. The bulk of it comes from Aldi. This works best for us.

[@NaeOnYT]

I hope Daniel realizes how mature he is, and how far that will take him in his adult life!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks! He's a great kid and so much fun to hang out with.

[@arthrodea]

@@UndertheMedian He is incredibly articulate. There wasn't an "Umm" "Uhhh" "You know" "Like" in any of his speech!

[@taracat7141]

Cold water with ice and 2 cubes of frozen orange juice is very refreshing 🧡🍊🧡

[@cathymillar9900]

I have a glass of juice every morning. But, I have some beautiful little glasses that dress up my table, but provide me with just a small portion of juice. Win, win

[@UndertheMedian]

Great idea. I remember juice in those pretty little glasses when I was a kid. Always takes me back to happy childhood memories to drink juice out of a little glass.

[@TermiteVideo]

I like to put some cooked potatoes in the freezer for quick meals. I bake whole potatoes in the oven and let them cool and freezer them in a bag. They take about eight minutes to reheat in the microwave. You can freeze potatoes once they are roasted. And one of our favourites is to mash them and then use a large ice cream scoop to make individual servings, place on a baking paper covered tray, cover the tops and flash freeze, then bag them up. If you have something cooking in the oven for dinner, say a casserole, pull the mash from the freezer and heat them up for the last fifteen to twenty minutes of cooking time for what ever is in the oven.

[@UndertheMedian]

What great ideas and clear instructions! I have never thought of freezing potatoes after they are baked. It is great to know that this can successfully be done. You just taught me something today. Thanks!

[@TermiteVideo]

Under the Median you’re welcome Hope! Love Susie

[@anna-lenameijer9942]

They keep in the refrigerator for several days.

[@gailtester8749]

I realize I have been doing my shopping backwards. Making my meal plan before I shop. Better to shop first and get all the bargains and then come home and make your plan with what you score. I do that in the summer when I go to Farmers Market

[@armslengthaway]

I don't think you are doing it backwards. I always try to blend my weekly meal plan with what I already have, weekly sales among the different stores, and what I find reduced. I consider reduced a bonus. If I get something reduced I make I can freeze it if I can't eat it right away so I don't waste it.

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Actually,no.what you do is see what you have already,meal plan around what you have ,to use it all up.

[@cindyann5841]

@@rochellethundercloud346 yes, this is what I do, I look at what I have in my fridge & freezer and go from there. Sometimes I dont have to buy anything!!

[@dorothyroush6273]

In have always shopped that way and it makes people i am an unorganized shopper. I do my meal planning based on markdowns, and sale items. I generally check grocery ads and other ads and make make several stops to get the best buys.

[@lynnettemurphy8243]

@@dorothyroush6273 Personally I don't care what others think of how I shop. Like you I meal plan around the markdowns. I already know what's in my Pantry, fridge & freezer. Batch cooking saves me, as sometimes I don't feel like cooking. For me, I find it bit boring knowing what menu is for the week. I like the element of surprise with the markdowns. I live alone so don't have to consider anyone else. It all works out, I eat healthy & usually on or under budget. Each to their own. Hope you score lots bargains in 2022.

[@kaelaleedaley]

Great video! Cheese and Potato Pie with Baked Beans, Veggie Burgers with a potato base, veggie fingers, Potato Croquettes, Chips Cheese and Gravy (Poutine in Canada and a legendary hangover cure here in Wales), Potato Cakes (sweet or savoury), Potato Gratin, Potatoes sliced and baked or fried to top a Shepherds pie/Hot pot, Potato Curry, Chip Butties (that's Chips in buttered bread with sauce), Filled Jacket Potatoes, Homemade Gnocchi, Potato Pancakes, Potato Pastry, Potato Bread, Homemade Crisps. This is all I could think of! If you couldn't tell, we LOVE potatoes! 😋 xx

[@gabriellesharp5813]

If you can find organic potato’s on special you can sprout them , plant them in pots of bags and grow your own ! I have a 3 crop rotation happening atm :)

[@UndertheMedian]

This is a great idea!

[@VBYCHOICE]

Can I grow them over the winter in my basement?

[@starwish2467]

Yesterday I was shopping for Tortillas. The bulk pack of 24 (which we THINK is a better buy), was $3.78. But the 8 pack was 93¢ each. So, 3 small packs saved almost $1. Don't assume, check!.

[@greeneyedredhead61]

Hope..you should do a video on how to blanch and prepare foods for freezing. Include: blanching instructions, how to store and what does and does not freeze well and for how long etc etc. I would love that.

[@rachelanderson4509]

Hope, I saved $50 this week just on taking my lunch to work and not eating out! Feels so good!

[@UndertheMedian]

Whew hoo!! Good job, Rachel! Savings feels pretty good, doesn't it?

[@rachelanderson4509]

@@UndertheMedian yes it sure does!

[@QuiltingCrow]

I'm so thrilled by how much Daniel is on board with everything. I personally have to make a red cross in my calendar if my son - same age - gets out three straight sentences about whatever...

[@vitasolano3272]

In australia there is absolutely no way we could eat for $100 for a month - our food is way more expensive ! But in saying that Hope, I got green beans (organic ones) yesterday at 98cents! & I thought of you! I was so so happy cos i have never gotten organic green beans for 98cents. I have found the section in my supermarket that puts reduced vegetables - so i am using your tips. Pretty awesome

[@UndertheMedian]

Holy cow! That is a really super price you got on the greens beans! How exciting!

[@lh7501]

Your $ aren't the same rate as US $

[@emilytelfer7542]

@@lh7501 100 USD is still only about $130 AUD. That would be a cheap shop for a family of 4 for a WEEK. Food is certainly more expensive here. Mainly due to the vast spaces between populated areas meaning that transport adds to the cost of food. Also, our minimum wage is much higher meaning food production is more expensive.

[@uttermil]

I hear you Vita. I live in a resort town where groceries are priced for tourists in a town of about 2,000 in California. We really only have one grocery store or we have to use gas to save a few dollars on groceries. This channel does not represent our world here. It's fun to see what it would be like to live elsewhere!

[@KsoPlans]

I’m currently using small bits of my stockpile and even using tidbits and having had weight loss surgery, I would struggle to stick to $30-$35 a week (unless coffee was an exception and cleaning products etc. excluded - then I’d get close I think haha).

[@kerryjames6312]

With bulk buy of potatoes at ethnic store you can share with friends and family

[@drazicmilosovic1065]

I just subbed recently, and I must say I enjoy how natural, straightforward and upbeat your delivery is. All the best from Western Australia 😉 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇦🇺🇺🇸🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Drazic, for your kind comments! We love producing these videos for you. So glad you are enjoying them.

[@karajelu]

I am a relatively new subscriber, and I just want to tell you how much I enjoy not just your great frugal tips, but also how much fun you and Larry seem to be having making these videos together. You seem to be a very happy and loving couple, and it just makes my day and makes me look forward to your videos. There is no way I could live up to your frugal standards living in Denmark (Scandinavia is about three times as expensive to live in as the US, and I am not vegan), but I am still hugely inspired by your ideas and commend you for the healthy, sensible, environmentally friendly, extremely frugal and seemingly happy way you conduct your life. Love from Denmark

[@UndertheMedian]

Katrine, we are so happy to have you with us. Thank you for your kind words.

[@paulamoors]

I love French fries in my fryer! Baked, any and all Never met a potato I didn’t love!

[@paulamoors]

I love that you are vegan!

[@melodyseccombe1386]

Hello from sunny South Africa! 🇿🇦 Thank you for all of the inspirational tips and ideas on how to live more frugally and simply. We are a pescatarian family of four, and find your videos to be helpful and inspiring. I'm using your bulk cooking guide to bulk cook for the first time - thank you! Kindest regards, Melody. 💝

[@UndertheMedian]

We are so excited that you got the bulk cooking guide. Let us know how you like it.

[@Camelliavintage]

I've sucessfully frozen shredded carrots (yea food processor!) and used them later in muffins and quick bread.

[@deedrafulkerson2919]

Potato skins! Topped with cheese,bacon, lettuce, tomato, green onion, sour cream, jalapeños!

[@brg2743]

Carrots...in with beef and potatoes, shredded for cokeslaw or carrot cake yum. Some for veggie soup. Love carrots

[@papermason]

Baked potato with left over stew or chili on top. Great when there's less than one serving of stew or chili.

[@UndertheMedian]

Yes! We love to top baked potatoes with odds and ends leftovers.

[@sue8319]

Thank you for this video. And the tip for weighing the bagged fruits. In addition, using the OJ as a liquid ingredient. Waving to you from Michigan

[@ayela562]

I’m loving that there is a different item on the shelf with Larry’s robot in each video ! Great video again Hope ! You guys are helping us stay motivated on this frugal path 🙂.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks, Amanda. He is having fun switching out the items on that shelf every week.

[@larryware1]

Thanks for noticing, Amanda! Changing out the background is my fun contribution to Hope's work on these videos.

[@kathyfelton7602]

I make potato planks and we love them. Slice cleaned potatoes into eighths lengthwise. Pop them into a ziplock bag ( rewashed and reused of course). Add garlic infused olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder and or any spice combination. Seal the bag and shake to coat. Roast on a cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven until crispy on both sides; turning once. By the way, I love your hair! So pretty!

[@UndertheMedian]

What a great idea! The shape would make the potato slices perfect for adding to sandwiches, too. I would never have thought of that. Thanks.

[@kathyfelton7602]

You are quite welcome

[@danicha1464]

Thats awesome a weekly grocery haul for 50.00, I just spent 400.0 for two weeks for a family of four.

[@joannadee3565]

Your son is a sweetheart to help you cook!

[@jackieburnett6881]

It was nice to have Daniel in the video. He is such a smart young man!!! Enjoy your videos

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks, Jackie. We truly enjoy spending time with one another.

[@iwonac.295]

I like when you husband is in front of the camera..You are a great couple 🤩💕

[@UndertheMedian]

I do, too. But, because someone needs to move the camera to show the items from the grocery store, he has been behind the camera the past couple of weeks. He'll still be in front of the camera with me on Mondays.

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Iwona. Hope will tell you that I love being behind the camera and at the editing computer the best, but I appreciate your comment.

[@GoodThingsEtc]

carrot cake, carot muffins!!! Yum!!! Dehydrate... Good for you getting your kids involved. I wish i mom did that! Everything, i have learned, i researched and had to learn to think out of the box.

[@LaCatLady]

My mother-in-law used to make Copper Pennies with her carrots. So good. May be a Southern dish. I could eat these until I pop, lol. Another goodie is Carrot Soufflé. Delicious.

[@marilynthomson9564]

Oh my gosh I just found your station and truly love it! So good to see plant-based recipes! Also, your son is adorable and seems like a fine young man.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks, Marilyn. Daniel is so much fun to hang out with. We have a great time in the kitchen together.

[@lloydschaffer3430]

Our Beagles love carrots much better than store bought dog treats

[@Gigi-VG]

Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭!

[@UndertheMedian]

Hi, Gigi! Welcome!

[@Okiefarmgal]

We grow collards because my son loves them. When we harvest, he'll pop a leaf in his mouth and eat it while we pick. It's funny watching a leaf hang out of his mouthlike a rabbit while he's picking. Thanks for your tips. Recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching 👀.

[@kerryjames6312]

Orange marinade for meats sauces salad dressing smoothe

[@fibicakes5478]

Thanks for the Canadian shout-out 🥰we sure are in love with our poutines

[@UndertheMedian]

My pleasure! I discovered poutine about a year ago. Since we are vegan, I found a couple of tasty alternatives to the traditional meat version. I gotta say that a friend just made the traditional version the other day and it looked and smelled divine!

[@cindystudenc98]

Hope, I’m so impressed with how you do your bulk cooking. And Daniel is so articulate and grown up for his age. I love how he enjoys helping you in the kitchen.

[@hpp867]

I love potatoes and they are absolutely a main dish for me

[@cowgirljones35]

Hope I absolutely love your hair, you are so adorable.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thank you, Cowgirl!

[@shirlinelavelle3877]

You can make potatoes last longer and be fresher if you store the buried in wood chips or sawdust

[@UndertheMedian]

Great tip! In the winter, I sometimes put them in a box in the basement. My pantry is near an outside wall and stays at about 50 degrees. If I wrap the potatoes in newspaper, that helps, too with longevity. I use this method when I buy a huge box or two of potatoes from a local farmer at the very end of the growing season, right before cold weather hits.

[@helenculhane5737]

Hi Hope, just to say onions freeze well. Prep an chop up. Convenient when out of fresh onions.

[@UndertheMedian]

Helen, great idea. I have frozen them in the past. I also dehydrate them. Somehow, the dehydrated ones aren't as flavorful as the frozen ones, though.

[@beatricealcaraz5799]

Wow love your channel I’m new but I’m very impressed,specially seeing your nice looking son helping you and being involved in everything you do , what a lovely family.

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍Daniel

[@nic.k_o]

I think the same way about groceries, specially with the brainstorm thing, meal planning and such. I love to see that other people make it.

[@virginiajackson5282]

I use potatoes and onions only 2 ingredients cook together in skillet eat with ketchup or hot sauce

[@erickf899]

Thanks Guys! Good job on the video. You kept my attention and motivated me to stick to my goals! God bless you and the help your channel brings!

[@larryware1]

Wonderful to hear, Erick! So glad we can help you in this way.

[@OrlaQuirk]

A good use for your frozen cubes of orange juice, (or for fresh orange juice, of course) is use it as part of your liquid mixing a whole wheat bread dough. Sometimes as whole wheat flour ages, in the canister or bag, it takes on a bitter taste. Sometimes even when it's got a sell-by date that's far off and comes fresh from the store, you can get that bitter-tasting bag of whole wheat flour. I frequently use a couple tablespoons of sugar added to the dough, but several recipes I have seen mentioned using orange juice to fight any possible bitterness in the whole wheat bread. I've never tried it because I've never had any orange juice around when I was making whole wheat bread with bitter flour. I hope this helps somebody (like me) who doesn't mill their own whole wheat flour.

[@katrinalovegrove8101]

Thanks for your recipe ideas love and Blessings from South Australia

[@mariasinclair9718]

You are a wonderful blessing Thank you dearly 💛

[@cowgirljones35]

When I shop our Kroger i actually have bought the same OJ you bought for reduced price, and I pour up in my rubbermaid ice cube trays freeze then pop out place in freezer bag and I use one cube in my iced tea 🌷

[@2JobsStillPoorUSA]

I have an older Jeep Cherokee so driving to the next town to go to Wal-Mart is not worth the gas... Soooo I shop locally. It is much more frugal for me to drive 2 miles round trip to buy than 50 miles and run the risk of buying other things.

[@lisaward3890]

Yes,I agree with counting the number in the bag! Bananas,potatoes,onions,apples,zucchini,carrots!

[@CookingLessonsforDad]

That was great!

[@christines2787]

We drink orange juice straight when we have colds. Feels good on the throat. Other than that, ice cubes, or a splash in plain carbonated water. Orange juice and soy sauce make a wonderful addition to whatever protien and rice.

[@WeDidntExpectthis]

Very inspiriing!

[@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221]

I am blessed to have 6 Kroger stores near me, so I have been bargain shopping them for years. I usually shop at all of them on Tuesday mornings, the day before the Wednesday ads are issued. I can usually find wonderful specials on meat, as well as other items that may be on my list. As an example, if the 80/20 hamburger is on sale, then the 90/10 usually doesn't sell as well during that ad cycle, so it is marked down. I also go to multiple stores as there may be manager's specials that are only available at a particular store. Once, there was a 25 cent per loaf special on a certain bread, and I asked the employee why that was. They said that they didn't normally carry that bread, and they just wanted to move it quickly. I bought 4 loaves and froze them; they were delicious! Once they sold 10 pound bags of potatoes for 99 cents! These deals weren't advertised - you just had to be there to see them. I always go to the Kroger stores first to shop the specials, THEN I go to Aldi to round out anything I couldn't find a deal on at Kroger. And don't overlook Aldi for markdowns, either. It is not uncommon to have packages of meat or produce marked down by 50%.

[@UndertheMedian]

You have a great system! We have found that one Kroger in town tends to mark items down more aggressively. So, we go there first. Then, we hit up the other two locations if we didn't find enough at the "cheap" Kroger. One of the other locations tends to put bread on markdown for cheaper prices than the others, too. You are right about Aldi. Some people don't realize that Aldi does discount items. If you hit at the right time, they discount bread that is within 48 hours of the sell-by date.

[@sarahblack1931]

Pot roast carrots,how yummy do they look!! What a great video,thankyou😺💰

[@joycegonzales4994]

Great video as always

[@Jodie29687]

Great video !

[@rosemarsh5310]

I forgot about your Friday video so excited to watch it this morning 😊

[@larryware1]

We got it out very late last night (Friday night) so you did fine. We're going to try and get them out earlier in the evening. So glad you got to see it!

[@rosemarsh5310]

@@larryware1 I'm UK so completely different time for me 😂 fab video i apply your tips in the UK its a broccoli week for us this week 🤣🤣

[@sadieesther9721]

I love shredding my own potatoes for hash browns fried in bacon grease, so good!!

[@pennyhexter3475]

I love your video. My stores do not have much in the way of markdowns. That said when I find a bargain I try to buy extra. I always have too many carrots so thanks for the recipes

[@juliawalkerthompson3259]

Beautiful 😍 lady inside and out Please kindly continue posting your much appreciated videos even in these challenging times Blessings 🙌

[@deborahdavidson8105]

Awwwww your son is adorable.

[@debbiekoortzen1154]

Hope, you are brilliant! And Larry, you are delightful behind the camera. You two are truly inspiring. Lots of love. 🌻🇿🇦

[@larryware1]

Awe, thank you, Debbie! Bless you.

[@brg2743]

Sourdough is made with flour and water. Recipe is online. This makes great noodles, sour dough bread which I don't care for, and outstanding pancakes. Also, you can make cake mix and pancake mix from scratch. Stock up on flour and freeze it.

[@reginagosse417]

Loved this video! And Daniel you’re the cutest. Larry, sure hope you get that tall glass of OJ!! 😁 I am the same Hope, when it comes to orange juice though.. it is way too expensive. Glad you enjoy the Canadian Poutine, it is actually a Quebec dish. You need to try our Newfoundland specialty, Chips, dressing and gravy. ☺️ Let me know if you try it. I am going to research the haystack now! Have a beautiful day guys!!!

[@gailtester8749]

I just love these videos Hope... they just inspire me so much to be much more conscious of pricing and meal planning! Daniel is adorable! I am fairly new to your channel and hadn't seen him before. You are one smart and creative cookie!

[@UndertheMedian]

Daniel is definitely my cooking buddy.

[@sstephens2175]

That was a great buy on the orange juice. I love orange juice for breakfast. Sometimes I just crave it. I buy mine at Aldi.

[@mimime9968]

Love Aldi !

[@jenniferwang3489]

I say the same thing about the baked goods. If I can find it for $.50 or less, especially if it's like a whole loaf of bread or package of bagels or package of English muffins. My store does occasionally mark down little donuts/donut holes. When they get to $.25 I will buy several and this bag them up at home (4-6 mini donuts per bag. The kids are allowed 1 bag for breakfast, rather than let them have the whole box. We buy a lot of single yogurts because it's easier to open one of those for each of my kids (who are 3 & 4). It's less mess when they can eat from their own container. IDK why, but this past week I overbought Kale. I found it on sale at one store ($.89 for a really large bag, bought 2) but I had already made my WM pick up order, so I got 2 frozen bags of kale. AND I still had a bag of kale in the freezer. So we're trying to use up a lot of kale as we can (the week before I found kale salad kits for $.38 each, so of course I bought 6.

[@UndertheMedian]

You got some great deals!

[@jaynesteffel3259]

You can extend the life of your orange juice or any juices by putting half orange juice and half water orange juice has alot of sugar in it this helps with reducing sugar in each glass

[@kerryjames6312]

Cook carrotts into small peace's steam then freeze by cutting carrotts into small peace's takes less gass to cook

[@anitabraxton2755]

I miss Kroger so much lol - love the ref to your Canadian friends lol :)

[@IamKoeKoe]

Great tips, thanks!! Try potato tacos. Hard tacos and soft tacos. Delicious!

[@mylowspendlife]

We have never had collard greens but want to try them. Looking forward to seeing how you prepare them. Nice job cooking up all those carrots in so many ways!

[@paulashottesbrooke4400]

They are fantastic in Ethiopian food. Absolutely delicious m

[@pauletteturner8728]

I love Aldi’s too!!!

[@darlenesherman474]

I use the carton ice cream comes in to start my beginner seeds for gardening

[@vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528]

Awesome video! I love the way you speak:).

[@UndertheMedian]

Wow, thank you, Vida!

[@juliawalkerthompson3259]

So understanding tip of checking leaflet ad we say in uk Also check what you have before leaving 🏠 So annoying having a surplus and no really desired item

[@lauraligo9804]

I'm happy to see your new (to you) Pioneer Woman bowls on display on the kitchen clip! I'm sure they're bringing you some joy in the kitchen!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks, Laura. Even though I didn't "need" them, I am loving using them!

[@JustJulia82]

My favorites are potato cakes and mashed potato casserole; throw all your leftover veggies for the week on top and if you are not vegan, a little cheese and sour cream yum!

[@laurenyost1526]

We looove potatoes. In fact, we live in Idaho and my husband is an engineer for a company that makes potato planting and harvesting equipment! Needless to say, we get lots of potatoes for very very cheap. Some of our favorites are potato wedges, mashed potato flautas, and gnocchis. We turn the wedges into a main dish by topping them with chili :)

[@sstephens2175]

I don't even like to buy potatoes unless they say Idaho on them. Idaho potatoes mash better, fry better, bake better....let's face it they are honestly the BEST potatoes to be had. When my mashed potatoes are sticky, clumpy and just awful, it's because they weren't Idaho potatoes.

[@UndertheMedian]

Lauren! You have the inside scoop on potatoes. I almost put gnocchi on my list. I've only made it from scratch one time. I know it is so much less expensive to make from scratch than it is to buy premade. I have never heard of flautas. I need to check that one out.

[@laurenyost1526]

@@UndertheMedian Potato flautas are so easy!! I just use leftover mashed potatoes and usually mix in a little cumin and chili powder. Then I put a couple of scoops in a tortilla, roll it up and secure it with a toothpick and fry them in a little oil. I've used corn and flour tortillas with great success! I serve it with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and salsa on top. It's a family favorite :)

[@UndertheMedian]

@@laurenyost1526 oh my goodness! I must try this idea. Thanks!

[@MissJean63]

We just had a Grocery Outlet open in our area. I was surprised at their prices especially for organic produce.

[@cowgirljones35]

22 cups carrots whoo whoo how awesome

[@mylane8904]

Packages have been getting smaller for quite some time. Prices seem to be increasing faster than ever! Thanks for the tips. I eat all food groups but try to eat less animal products. Will definitely be trying some of these recipes, especially the soups.

[@UndertheMedian]

It's good to know that I am not the only one who has noticed this trend. You know where I really first figured out that they were reducing package size? Frozen vegetables! Now most bags are 12 oz. instead of a full pound. Once I noticed that, I started looking at other packages and found the same thing.

[@kamicrum4408]

Same old grocery store trick, increase price, shrink the package. 30 years ago a lg can of tuba was 8 ounces, last time I checked it had shrunk to 6.25, then just 6 ounces, box stsys same highth but holds less, One must wear there glasses the entire time while grocery shopping! Read the small print! I tsught all 3 of my chikdren how to comparessiin shop. Gricery store math let them practice there mathskills in a sneaky way,Doing math? nope, just trying to figure out which,can,jsr ect is the best deal.

[@sw6118]

The most important thing is not just to plan to write down your meals that dramatically reduces waste, when it’s written down you don’t forget to use everything up.

[@libraryminnie7674]

I just saw this video so I missed the suggestions, but you had my fave, the carrot ginger soup. I would also suggest vegan carrot bacon for BLTs. And vegan carrot hotdogs. I saw Tabitha Brown make both and they looked amazing!

[@larryware1]

Hi Library Minnie! You can still see the complete videos on KZbin. And we love vegan carrot hot dogs!!

[@shannonh7318]

Would be interested in seeing oj used in meals ... love oj and like Larry a tall glass is delightful every once in a while.

[@sandrakennedy4877]

garlic bread yummmmm

[@UndertheMedian]

Yesssss!! Great idea! I'm think that it would be great with that pasta and some homemade marinara sauce.

[@sandrakennedy4877]

@@UndertheMedian any garlic bread left over can be frozen :) wrap in foil... so good on those days you do not want to cook. sauce sounds great too. :)

[@mariedamon5655]

Hi I use the orange juice to marinade my fresh fruit salad and we make our orange juice stretch because we buy a real cheap lemonade and have orange juice lemonade and ice cube in a talk glass so refreshing .my fave potato meal .is thinly sliced potatos onions and carrot slices layer different veg thinly on top of each other salt and pepper to taste and fee blobs of butter tiny bits put on veg every few layers keep layering and seasoning and putting small bits of butter blobbed on the veg layers put lid on or foil cook for hour and a quarter to HR and a half.i love this dish ate it lots of times if short on money .thank you for lovely video yummy meals x

[@UndertheMedian]

Sounds yummy! Thanks for the idea.

[@victorwadsworth821]

The 16oz to 14oz ploy has not fooled me since day one, you got to look at the shelf tag that compares cost vs. volume. I think, agree with me or challenge my thought, Sugar from five pounds to four was the first to try and trick us. Working at Wonder Bread for a number of years I think the bread industry comes under federal weights & measurement guidelines, good but it boils down to a sharp-eyed shopper to get the best value.

[@mariahsmom9457]

Our stores don't have markdowns. Hardly ever and definitely nothing like this!

[@maggiedoor6093]

Carrot salad- 1 lb cooked sliced carrots, rounds, drained, leave in a bowl to chill. Into a blender, 1 can of tomato soup, 1 small onion,1 green or red pepper, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup oil, pepper, 2/3 cup vinegar, 1 tsp dry mustard powder .We double this and sometimes only make the dressing for salad. Adust the vinegar and sugar to taste.before you pour it on the carrots. I take this for lunch by itself or chop some lettuce/ spinach/kale in the bottom and top with the carrots salad. Sometimes a hard boiled egg sliced on top.

[@davidjenson7773]

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