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Seven ways to save cash by making the most of the food you have at home
Take stock First, you must know what you have on hand. Do a thorough inventory of your pantry and make a list of items, noting their expiry dates. Operate a “fifo” rotation system: first in, first out. Arrange items so those with the shortest shelf life …