Hit $500 in grocery savings using just a spreadsheet

I started tracking every meal I cooked for 6 months and realized I was throwing away $80 a month in expired produce. The spreadsheet showed I only really needed 12 core ingredients to make 80% of my meals. What number surprised you when you actually tracked your spending?

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carr.james5d ago

Same thing happened to me - I found out I was dropping $45 a month on spices I barely used. Now I just keep salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on hand.

andrew7784d ago

What counts as a "normal" spice collection anyway? I had to throw out a jar of dried oregano that was literally older than my nephew. Guess I should stick to the basics like you did before my spice rack becomes a historical artifact.