Recommended kitchen accessories when on a budget

Looking for ways to save money on food? There are many standard tips to help you stay within your budget when shopping for food. Here are some of the best kitchen tips and accessories that will make it easier for you to stay within your food budget during tough economic times.



1. Buy in bulk to save money.

Buying in bulk is a great way to save money on purchases you’ll use over time, but you need a way to break down your purchases and store them. One of the most convenient items to have on hand is a hamburger maker set that allows you to turn 3 pounds of ground beef into 12 patties and store them in airtight trays in your freezer. You can easily take out one burger at a time to use or take out an entire tray. A 6-piece burger maker set lets you choose from full-size burgers or 9 sliders for each burger tray.

2. Grind your own meat.

Speaking of burgers, you can save even more money by buying whole cuts of meat and grinding yours at home with an electric meat grinder. Take advantage of the sale of roast and other cuts, and grind them yourself at home for higher quality ground beef at bargain prices.

3. Cut your own meats for sandwiches.

Why pay a premium for roast beef, turkey, corned beef, and other deli meats? Why pay for plastic packaging for branded sliced ​​meats? Invest in a deli slicer and you can cut your own steak sandwiches at home and save up to $ 5 a pound on ham, turkey and other deli meats.

4. Make your own salad dressings at home.

With salad dressing costing up to $ 2.50 a bottle, you can save a good chunk of change by making your own salad dressing at home. For about the price of two bottles of dressing, you can purchase a jar of salad dressing and an emulsifying mixer that allows you to make your own dressings in seconds. Pick a few and you’ll be able to store several different salad dressings in your fridge for ease of use.

5. Use portion control.

Store dry cereals and snacks in a handy snack dispenser set, reminiscent of retro gumball machines. You can set the dials to deliver measured servings, making it easy for kids to grab a bowl of cereal without spilling (and wasting) half the box on the table. It’s also a handy way to limit the number of snacks kids have at one time, which is good for their health and good for your pocket too.

6. Save money by making your own yogurt.

Are you paying a premium price for small plastic yogurt containers filled with preservatives and additives to make them “attractive”? Save a lot of money by making your own yogurt at home. You won’t believe how easy it is to make it with a Yolife Yogurt Maker. Just pour the milk into a jar, add the yogurt starter (which you really only need once), and cover with the domed lid. In less than 12 hours, you’ll have the freshest, best-tasting yogurt you’ve ever eaten at a fraction of the cost of store-bought products.

7. Put the microwave popcorn on the shelf.

Microwave popcorn is a favorite snack because it’s so easy to make, but a dollar a bag can really blow your budget. You can still pick up a bag of popcorn for less than a dollar, and a Microwave Popcorn Popper makes popcorn as easy as dropping a bag in the microwave.

8. Pack your own lunch.

How much does it cost you to have lunch at work every day? Even if you eat off the dollar menu, you can save hundreds of dollars a year by bringing your own lunch to work every day. Investing in a good set of thermal storage containers like the Smart Portion Container Set can make it easy to bring delicious and nutritious lunches to work or school every day.

9. Stop throwing food away.

Do you end up throwing out spoiled fruits and vegetables before you can use them? Do you have to pass big bargains because you know you won’t eat them before they go bad? Green Bags, one of the most popular products to come out in years, keeps your produce fresh for days, even weeks longer. Other fresh storage options to consider include the FreshVac storage containers and the Fruit and Vegetable Producer, which allows you to store up to three vegetables or fruits in one container and keep them fresh for up to two more weeks.

10. Grow your own herbs.

Fresh herbs are a delight in your kitchen, but buying fresh herbs from the grocery store quickly becomes expensive. Growing your own basil, thyme, oregano, and other herbs is surprisingly easy. A set of Herb Pots is a wonderful way to add a little green to your kitchen and flavor to your meals, all while keeping the green in your wallet.