Being able to eat well on a low budget is a key part of Mission Shoestring. Everyone has different preferences and budget constraints but here’s how I’ve managed to get the most out of my own budget:
- I halved my food budget from around £50-60 a week to £30 (though sometimes it is even less).
- I’ve been compiling a good selection of recipes which I use on a regular basis using my recipe folder . I find that this is a good way of making sure I have plenty of budget friendly food ideas to hand (plus a few more expensicve ideas for special occasions).
- I keep a storecupboard list . This is a useful way of making sure you don’t run out of essential items. I do a big shop once a month to stock up on these, which means I only have to shop for fresh produce on a weekly basis.
RECIPES
I’ll be adding more to this section as I go along but if anyone wants to add their own shoestring recipes please let me know.
