Meal Deals
The "Meal Deals" team wants to know if you've started your own neighborhood grocery-sharing group that buys food in bulk to split up and save. Write to us at MealDeals@cbs12.com
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- Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
- (1) Healthy Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips 12 6-inch corn tortillas 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. chili powder (optional) Serve these baked tortilla chips with homemade guacamole, Mexican dip, or avocado salsa at your Super Bowl party and... Full story
- Meal Deals: deli meat
- This meal deal is such a cost saver that you will be saving $4 a pound by next week. Here's the secret to saving on deli meat. Simply stop going to the deli counter, or even buying those pre-packaged deli meats. Here's the deal. Turkey usually goes... Full story
- Meal Deals: the dangers of buying bulk foods
- I've been preaching that you need to have a game plan if you're going to beat grocery stores at their own game and save big. One of the easiest ways to do that is to buy in bulk. But, that's where the danger of over spending can come into play. To... Full story
- Meal Deals: collect recipes not coupons
- An easy way to save is to start collecting recipes instead of coupons. Picking the right recipe will not only make your family happy, it could also fatten up your savings account. Too many times coupons are a manufactuer's way to get you to buy... Full story
- Meal Deals: spices
- Spices have been in demand for centuries. Just like the days of the spice route, you're favorite flavor enhancer can cost you plenty. But, there is a strategy so you can make an interesting meal while still saving. Here's the secret. Instead of... Full story
- Meal Deals: when to shop for best deals
- Timing is everything. That's definitely true when it comes to shopping at a grocery store. The best advice is to go to the store as early as possible. The reason? There are less people at the store early in the day. That also means there are less... Full story
- Meal Deals: bakery goods
- With the fresh made pies, cakes and breads the bakery looks like a landmine of budget breaking items. While the deserts can do a number on your wallet and waste line you should still brave the bakery. The reason is that the fresh baked breads are... Full story
- Meal Deals: should you buy by the pound or the bag
- Stores know exactly what to do to make you spend the most amount of money possible. That's why you have to stay on your toes. A good example is the age old question: should you buy veggies by the pound or pre-packaged in a bag?? The quick answer is... Full story
- Meal Deals: watch out for sale signs
- There are few things prettier in a grocery store than a big sign advertising a good sale. Before you get caught up in your meal deal enthusiasm, you have to stay level headed. Many of those signs say you have to buy two, four or sometimes even ten... Full story
- Meal Deals: tax relief discounts
- Local Restaurants are making tax day a little bit easier. McDonalds is offering a good deal on April 15th. Buy a Big Mac or a Quarter Pounder at regular price and get the second one for just a penny. At the Chick-Fil-A at the Gardens Mall or the... Full story
- Meal Deals: stores offering more sales
- Since the economy has tanked stores are doing more to make sure you keep spending. Not only are there more sales, but those sales are lasting longer. Stores are also being more creative with their sales. Consumer reports did a nationwide... Full story
- Meal Deals: best and worst grocery stores
- Consumer Reports just released its results of a nationwide survey of favorite grocery stores. They ranked 59 chains. On top are Wegman's and Trader Joe's. Those aren't in our area, but Publix came in third. Also in the top 10 is Whole Foods and... Full story
- Meal Deals: buying in bulk problems
- Before you buy in bulk check the unit price to make sure it really is a good deal. More times than not it is. Once you get your jug of mayo, salad dressing or tomato sauce home, reconsider how much you use at one time. The large containers change... Full story
- Meal Deals: great deal on healthy snacks
- For the second week in a row Publix is offering a sale that allows you to buy a brand name and get the generic for free. This week there are three items and they are all healthy snacks. Buy Natural Tostitos Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips and you can get... Full story
- Meal Deals: free shopping
- Nothing is free, but you can shop your own kitchen cabinets to find free meals. At least once a month you should shop your cabinets. I bet in the far corners there may be a box of something or a can of something you forget that you had. By shopping... Full story
- Meal Deals: flipping entrees with side dishes
- For most families their biggest expense on their grocery bill comes from the butcher. If you can figure out a way to cut back on how much meat you buy then you can save. You can go all the way and become a vegetarian. But, there is something... Full story
- Meal Deals: Saving with scheduling
- If you want to save the most amount of money on your grocery bill you have to take into consideration your family's schedule. Here's what I mean, maybe on Friday your kids have an afterschool program to attend. Maybe only mom or dad will be home... Full story
- Meal Deals: 3 ingredient dinners
- I have this problem at my household sometimes. You need to go to the grocery store, but you don't have time. As a result you don't have a lot of food to make dinner. I've found a website that will help you make a healthy meal with just 3 main... Full story
- Meal Deals: Eat healthy and save
- Eating healthy food will save you money. That's not just my opinion, but the findings from the American Dietetic Association. Most people think to eat healthy you have to expect higher grocery bills. But there's a secret, if you're going to have a... Full story
- Meal Deals: cell phone problem
- Most of us are always attached to our cell phones. Not only can you unknowingly air your dirty laundry while shopping and talking, but you can also pass up all of the big savings. I got this tip from one of our meal deal fans. They've been doing... Full story
- Meal Deals: how to find budget meals
- If you walk through the automatic doors at the grocery store without a solid plan, you're likely going to over spend. The easiest way is to search through on-line sales fliers before hitting the store. Look for entrees that are on sale first. Right... Full story
- Meal Deals: the number to help you save
- It's the most important number to look at when searching for a deal at the grocery. It's not the price tag, so what number should you be looking at first? The expiration date is the most important number. There are 2 schools of thought when it comes... Full story
- Meal Deals: Best budget buddy
- Stick with what you know and that will be your best bet when it comes to saving. If you get too wild and try a recipe that's too far out there for your family, you might have to throw away the entire dish. That is a fast way to literally shred your... Full story
- Meal Deals: coupons can be bad for your budget
- Coupons are not always a good deal. In fact they can end up costing you more and busting your budget. It is true that coupons can be one of the best ways to save big at the grocery store, but that's not always true. Remember manufacturers put out... Full story
- Meal Deals: trash talk
- If you are serious about saving on your grocery bill the first place you should look is your trash. I'm serious. Not that I'm suggesting you pull food out to eat, but I am suggesting you take a long hard look at what you place into your trash. It... Full story
- Meal Deals: gift cards
- This is a meal deal that will not only help you save money, but could also help you earn money as well. Just go to this website www.swapagift.com. On this site you can buy gift cards at a discount. It works like this. Someone gets a gift card. They... Full story
- Meal Deals: 5 healthy foods under $3
- In this economy everyone is looking to save a few dollars. So, we asked nutritionist Tanya Zuckerbrot to help us compile a list of the top health foods under $3. Zuckerbrot says: "so if you're looking to save a few dollars you wanna head straight... Full story
- Meal Deals: When to buy organic
- More people are willing to pay extra to reduce pesticides on their food. You should be asking is it really worth it. The answer is simple. It depends what you're buying. Government testing shows pesticides can stay on certain fruits and vegetables... Full story
- Meal Deals: fruits and veggies not to buy as organic
- Buying organic can cost you anywhere from 22% to 150% more than regular veggies. So I did your homework for you. I've made up a list of the fruits and veggies that you can skip buying as organic. All of them rarely have been found to have... Full story
- Meal Deals: organic fish
- If you see a sign for organic seafood you should keep shopping. Don't fall for it. The prices may be a lot higher, but it doesn't mean it's any better. Seafood caught in the wild or grown on a fish farms are allowed to be called organic. That means... Full story
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