It’s usually a bright, red banner and the writing is in bold - the coveted (and dreaded) special offer signs decorating the supermarket’s entrance. Of course, grabbing items at a lowered price is great for your wallet, but what about buying products just for the sake of buying them, without any real need? It’s all about staying level-headed and making smart choices.
Once you have all the necessary equipment, a holiday in the great outdoors can be an amazingly cost-efficient venture. And just because you’re kicking it outdoors, doesn’t mean you have to resort to unhealthy and expensive readily-prepared supermarket meals. A little planning can go a long way, and we’re here to help you make your summer camping trip a fun, cheap and healthy endeavour.
We can’t wait to try out this powerhouse of a meal as our meat-free Monday dish. And did you know that buying spinach by the bunch is cheaper than buying it by the bag? Store it in a bowl of water in the fridge, with the stalks still attached, to keep the leaves crisp until you need them!
Sometimes time just gets away from you and it’s at moments like these when a cooking shortcut becomes your saving grace. Having this recipe in your arsenal will take dishes like sandwiches or salads from mediocre to magnificent in a jiffy.
We all have those months where there’s only one week left, but your budget doesn’t feel like it’s going to stretch that far. But, don’t despair and reach for two-minute noodles just yet. With a proper pantry inspection and some clever organisation, you can still eat delicious meals without skipping a beat.
One thing we hate here at MyKitchen HQ is wasting food. So if you have made way too much mashed potato, we’ll come to your rescue with our homely, comforting bubble and squeak. And even if you don’t have any leftovers, whip some up to make this lovely family meal.
With summer in full swing, our calendars are filled with outdoor parties, braais, picnics, weddings and many other events revolving around eating and entertaining. If we’re not careful, feeding the crowds can become expensive. Here’s where Sandwich Baron founder and CEO Sally J’Arlette-Joy steps in to give advice on how to plan our menus in order to ensure fresh and tasty foods, without value for money getting lost in the excitement.
Beans, beans,the magical fruit... Okay, well, they’re not a fruit, but they sure are magical and we’d like to show you just how great, yummy and diverse they really are.
Another dinner is done and you’re sitting with leftover rice and a few stray pieces of broccoli that will inevitably end in the garbage bin before the end of the week. So how do you cook meals without wasting any food or paying through your teeth for perfectly portioned pre-cooked options? Let us show you.
Pizza’s great, but sometimes Saturday night calls for a takeaway-style Thai dinner, if you ask us. Our peanut-chicken noodles are super-cheap and will be on the table in 30 minutes.…