THE BEST KEPT SECRET #2

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I like the advice my Mom gave me. She.said, "Eat what you want, but do it in moderation." Now that I am a senior citizen, I have made some changes. I try to eat homemade low cal muffins and  breads during the week. I keep bananas, carrots, and zucchini on hand to make muffins or breads with. I make a dessert on the weekends. I have learned to use cake mix as a base and turn into flavorful cookes, muffins, breads, and cakes.  I had to use this method because I have weak grip in my hands. I love baking pound cakes but only do it on special look occasions.

I reserve bacon, sausage, and eggs for Sunday breakfast. I  do like cooking  meat for dinner, especially poultry. Casseroles and one pot wonders with meat are my "Go To" meals during the week. I let beef, chicken, turkey, or pork be a part of my meals on Sunday.

I avoid deep fried meats, so 

I purchased an air fryer. This was a very good investment.

I have cooked  several recipes given in my air fryer recipes book that came with my fryer. I discovered that dollar tree has mini

five inch pans that fit my air fryer perfectly.

I am a bargain hunter but I am not an

extreme coupon clipper. I get weekly emails

from my local grocery stores informing

me about seeking sales on meat and 

other groceries. I have learned what meats

to buy when the sales aren't that great. 

I'm going to share the meat bargains that have helped me out since I'm on a fixed income:

I like grocery stores that have meat sales from Wednesday to Wednesday. I visit them

on Tuesday morning because I  usually find several kinds of meat marked down,

called Manager's Special.

I buy chuck eye steaks instead of rib eyes.

They are cheaper & very tender. Ask the butcher to help you find them.  There is never a lot of them in the meat counter.

I buy beef stew meat because I can use

it for stews, soups, & chili & other Mexican dishes. 

I buy 4 pounds of ground beef chuck when it's on sale.  80/20 ground beef is cheaper but has more fat. 

Store brand ground turkey is cheaper than brand names Butterball & Jennie-O. I buy

these brand names ground turkey when t hey're on sale.

Canned chicken and turkey by Swanson, Crider, & Bumble Bee are great for Chicken Salad if your budget is tight sometimes. The premium white chicken breast chunks are a good choice.There are probably other brands available but these are the brands at my local stores.

I buy turkey parts like wings and legs.

They can be baked or grilled & great

for meals for one or two people.

I buy boneless pork & beef ribs since

usually cheaper than bone in beef ribs 

& pork  baby back ribs.

I check gourmet meat section too. This meat is seasoned or marinated & packaged in

black containers with colorful wrappers.

This meat very perishable & I can find

it marked down often. Especially

the ranch flavored chicken legs & Mighty Spark brand turkey & chicken  burgers.

I hope these tips I have shared will be helpful to my online friends. Meat prices

have been higher these last few weeks,

so knowing how to bargain shop is smart.