Thrifty Thursday | Fresh, frozen or tinned?

Fresh

I find fresh fruit, vegetables and meat in the discount supermarkets but you should try outdoor markets too when you’re searching for bargains. This week I found grapes at 1.25, down from 1.99 and fresh vegetables to make a chicken stew. I also bought fresh chicken on offer for 1.99 a kilo and I had 400 grams of diced lean pork for just 1.34. The pork will make a nice stir fry later if I add rice, bean sprouts, soy sauce and 5 spice! I’ll add some finely chopped red onion to my stir fry too. I bought a basil plant that I now keep on my windowsill that adds a fresh flavour to soups and stews now. (more…)

22, March 2012 | Categories: Thrifty Thursday | Tags: canned, dried, food, fresh, frozen, jars, Rice, salad, shopping, squeezy bottles, Stir Fry, Thrifty | 5 Comments