When to buy in bulk

Before buying in bulk compare unit prices. What may seem like a great deal may not be when you compare the cost per item in the bulk purchase.

Don’t buy a product, no matter how good of a buy it is, if you will not use it up in time. You can start a bulk storage by just buying a few well-used items a month.

What to buy in bulk:

• White rice. Skip the small bags and go for the big ones.

• Nuts. Often these are a way better deal than buying in small containers. Be careful to only buy what you can reasonably use.

• Condiments. These can be a great bulk deal, but make sure to check that you only buy what you need as they can expire in as little as six months.

Read: Benefits of buying in bulk

• Vegetables and fruits. Buying in season is always smart and you may get screaming deals on these. Another great way to use up bulk buys on produce is to freeze the berries and some of the other fruits and use it in baking or to make smoothies later. Just don’t freeze anything with high water content such as lettuce or citrus fruits.

• Paper products. Buying paper products such as toilet paper or paper towels can save you almost 50 per cent in a lot of cases. The only problem is finding room to store.

Foods that freeze well

• Baked goods. Make a double batch of cookies, muffins, waffles, or pancakes and freeze the extras to use later for a quick breakfast or a fast snack. You can also freeze bread, brownie, and cupcakes.

• Block cheese. Cheese will last in the freezer for about six months. Grating your cheese prior to freezing to prevent it from crumbling.

• Mushrooms. You can also freeze mushrooms. Sauté your mushrooms and then freeze them and they will be ready to add directly to dishes on a busy night.

• Onions. Next time you see a good sale on onions, stock up. You can dice up your onions and freeze them flat in the freezer. Once you are ready to use them, just break off a section and you are all set.

• Information obtained from www.premeditatedleftovers.com.

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