Lot healthier? Reckon?
Cant balance out monthly shops - thinking of trying a butchers for the meat.
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Lot healthier? Reckon?
Me and Mrs get our meat from a butchers that supply hotels etc get all our meat from them.
Last time we went it was £9.99 for 2.5kilos of chicken. So much better quality and value for money the chicken breasts are much thicker than the supermarket. We buy a month’s worth and freeze a lot of it.
Last time we went it was £9.99 for 2.5kilos of chicken. So much better quality and value for money the chicken breasts are much thicker than the supermarket. We buy a month’s worth and freeze a lot of it.
We have been discussing doing something along these lines too. I don't think the supermarkets really do provide the value they once did, popping into the butchers on a Saturday morning is probably the way forward!
Onward people of GD, let us break from the grasp of the multiples! Independent business, we come to help you!
Onward people of GD, let us break from the grasp of the multiples! Independent business, we come to help you!
MMMM frozen battery chicken!
The difference is night and day, from a good supplier.
When's the last time you roasted a supermarket chicken and got the roast chicken smell, which reminds you off your grandmas cooking?
Whens the last time you browned supermarket mince and got that almost unpleasant smell.
Internet gives you huge freedom to select exactly what you want.
A fall size freezer can be had from £0-50 from Gumtree/ebay. And you don't need it in the kitchen. Spare room, conservatory, garage.
Noticed your in Eastbourne that's where I go to get my monthly shop from the Sussex Bacon company
small world
yes, from a good supplier... but I reckon the idea that butchers are naturally going to be better is a bit flawed and people are obviously prone to fall victims to thier own preconceptions when it comes to things like this.
They start from 5KGWe have a standard fridge and it all manages to fit in 1 big compartment
That looks amazing.... going to try them!
When i used to visit my parents in Morcambe, we used to go to the market on sunday morning and get meat from the meat van, sometimes you would get a free leg of lamb if you bought 20 quids worth of lamb chops.
I miss lamb, its so ****ing expensive over here, 4 tiny lamb chops cost $20 and more
I miss lamb, its so ****ing expensive over here, 4 tiny lamb chops cost $20 and more
My brother goes to the local market once a month and stocks up on meat then whacks it all in the freezer, he says he saves a fortune and much better value. I think some farms are a bit cheaper as well, but I don't know about butchers. I'd imagine they're not that much cheaper if at all.
Was going to suggest exactly the same, if I had a freezer I'd be doing exactly this!
Everybody is concentrating on meat here but veg can add up too, in the supermarkets. Do you have a grocers/veg shop near you? We do and I can spend about £5-6 for everything we need for the week. Pick up the same stuff at Tescos etc and normally you're coerced into buying more than you need. E.g. why buy one pepper for 80p when you can get three for £1.60. They pull that kind of trick all over the board. Do you need 2kg of potatoes between the two of you? I doubt it.
Half of it is simply being organised and planning your weeks meals. Aim to have at least four of your mid-week meals planned and you'll find shopping for that is a lot easier, quicker and cheaper. Start doing meals where the ingredients crossover and you're laughing.
Also, be a bit more restrained with meat as well. Remember it is a luxury. The butchers may not save you money physically, but it will get you in the mindset of meat being more of a 'treat' and you'll find yourself buying less. You don't have to eat 250g of meat every night, in fact you probably shouldn't! Start looking at vegetable pasta, risotto and rice dishes. They can be very cheap and healthy to boot.
Half of it is simply being organised and planning your weeks meals. Aim to have at least four of your mid-week meals planned and you'll find shopping for that is a lot easier, quicker and cheaper. Start doing meals where the ingredients crossover and you're laughing.
Also, be a bit more restrained with meat as well. Remember it is a luxury. The butchers may not save you money physically, but it will get you in the mindset of meat being more of a 'treat' and you'll find yourself buying less. You don't have to eat 250g of meat every night, in fact you probably shouldn't! Start looking at vegetable pasta, risotto and rice dishes. They can be very cheap and healthy to boot.
That must be the best site ever! Going to have to stock up on massive amounts of chicken now!
that chicken looks good value but their steak prices are outrageous
Does that include all household stuff/cleaning/ e.t.c as well?
I Only buy chicken from them, Don't know what the other meats are like. We got a free Veil steak with are order once and it was pretty naff. (I probably didn't cook it slow enough
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