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Shop in season
Walking through a grocery store the other day, I was quite shocked to see that the price of fresh cherries had almost tripled what it was in the summer.

When produce is not in season, it will likely be much more expensive than normal. Stock up on such items when they are cheapest and freeze them to use in the following months!

Always Shop with a List
It’s easy to think you’ll remember every item you need once you’re browsing the store, but in the hustle and bustle of shopping, there’s bound to be something you forget. If you hate throwing away food, then shop smarter and curb food waste by having a shopping list in hand.

Before you leave home, take stock of your pantry items and make sure you’ve got things like olive oil, pasta and other staples. Meal planning before your shopping trip will help you know what to grab instead of standing in the freezer section planning five days of meals in your head. Plus, making a list beforehand lets you shop more efficiently since, you know, grocery stores set traps for consumers to purchase more than they need.