orange_wrld_traveler t1_jabd21z wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:03 AM

We spend about $400-500 and been mixing it up between Aldi, Safeway and giant. We probably go out to 3-4 times a month too.

It’s always good to pay attention to what’s on sale and try to pick up what you need and store meats in the freezer when they go on sale and just thaw it when you want to eat it.

Inflation is out of control these days.

questionsbecause OP t1_jabdbzl wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:05 AM

it really is - I like the freeze and thaw idea. I always feel like it tastes worse but that’s probably in my head.

orange_wrld_traveler t1_jabfmii wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:29 AM

Thawing the food taste okay still as long as you don’t re-freeze and thaw it again.

What we do is separate the meat into smaller ziplock bags before freezing so it’s easier to take out and cook without thawing all of it. It may take a little bit of practice to figure how much meat you eat in one meal but it helps over the long run.

dcgirlsmallworld t1_jadnahz wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Second this! I will usually buy a pack of 8 or so bone-in chicken thighs from Giants for about $9-$11 and individually freeze each chicken thigh in sandwich bags. It can be a bit time consuming but it has saved me a ton of money and allows me to reduce food waste.

questionsbecause OP t1_jabfv7n wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:31 AM

thanks - nothing to lose, going to try it out next time I see a value pack on sale.

4look4rd t1_jac8v4a wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:52 AM

Most meats are frozen, they just thaw it for you in the grocery store. You can assume all fish is frozen, and if you get premium meats like wagyu they are also certainly frozen.

questionsbecause OP t1_jac9xfn wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:04 PM

I’m realizing I spend a lot on high quality fish (mostly salmon) and beef. I’m going to try to find cheaper frozen alternatives.