Caitriona Redmond: Why putting your spices in fancy jars won't make them last 

And why now is the time to stock up on hot cross buns

Stock up on hot cross buns today with these tips. 

Think of the store cupboard like the superhero of the frugal household. It is my hero cabinet.

I buy the same staples week in, week out. The reason for this is that I tend to have my shopping list honed to get the most out of my budget. This is where the spices, herbs and store cupboard tricks come in and change a standard plain meal into something memorable.