How can I cut down on my grocery expenses? To all the female members, I’d really appreciate any tips or advice you have for saving money on food.
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I’m living with my younger brother, and we always cook at home. For things like chicken, we buy it in 1-kilogram packs, divide it into 120-gram portions, and freeze them. We decide what meals to make before shopping so we don’t buy unnecessary items, and we make sure to eat the rice our parents send us to stay full.
Is there anything else we could do? Thank you in advance.
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When I wrote “1,129 yen a day,” Seattle-san gave me today’s grocery money, and I burst out laughing—Awawa here! lol
Basically, I stick to one soup and three side dishes. As long as there’s miso soup and three small dishes, I’m satisfied♪
I think it’s also great to just look in the fridge and quickly make something with whatever you have on hand! I try not to make extra shopping trips and buy more than I need (*^^*) Protein also helps keep me from getting hungry☆
I make whatever I can myself, too—jam, bread, gyoza, kimchi, yogurt, and so on. It’s great not having any additives◎
I also love gardening, so summer is veggie heaven♪ Let’s enjoy cooking (๑>◡<๑)
Please use good-quality seasonings and oil♪ They really make a difference in the taste♪
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I’m Saito, a columnist♪
When you go on a Japanese-food date through papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan), they’ll usually serve a rice dish at the end and pack it up for you to take home.
The papa (a male supporter) doesn’t need it, so you may as well take his portion too.
There’s also a woman who always takes a bottle of water from the hotel with her when she leaves. I often end up giving her some food as well.
Carbohydrates and other factors may be a concern, but basically, it comes down to how much you eat.
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Plan your meals for the week, then go grocery shopping once a week.
You mentioned chicken, and I think you’re considering your younger brother’s health. That’s really wonderful of you.
Try to shop on days when the ingredients you buy in large quantities are on sale, both in terms of price and quantity.
Bean sprouts are very cheap but highly nutritious, so I recommend them. Buy cabbage when it’s on sale—you can shred it for a salad or finely chop it to make okonomiyaki.
Tofu is inexpensive too, and whether you have it warm or chilled, it’s a good source of protein and will leave you feeling full.
Enjoy saving money!
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I’m not a female member, but I also enjoy cooking and prepare my own meals.
Freezing food in individual portions is really convenient, isn’t it?
I added an extra freezer at home last January. I also freeze homemade stock, vegetables, mushrooms, and other ingredients.
I think you’re already doing a great job of saving money.
If we set health aside, carbohydrates are inexpensive, so filling up on them is one option.
However, they can make you gain weight more easily, so be sure to exercise regularly.
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