Caitriona Redmond: Forget the Big Shop, this is how I save money on groceries
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When I write about meal planning I make no apologies if I come across as a new-age evangelist. This is because planning your meals in advance is a tried and tested way of saving money in your grocery shop. It comes hand-in-hand with doing a store cupboard stock take and ultimately, only buying what you need, and cutting back on food waste.
The ‘big shop’ comes from meal planning but does not work for everyone. Not all of us are lucky enough to have enough storage space in our presses for food nor a freezer or a large fridge. All of these are essential when you’re buying enough food for a week in advance. Shopping on a Saturday for the following week requires your own transport, or if you don’t have a car, a delivery order which comes with a delivery charge. While delivery charges can vary, even €3 for off-peak may be too much for those of us on a tight budget.
