21 clever ways to save money

With energy costs rising and food shopping bills costing more and more, it’s time to up your savvy when it comes to tackling supermarket shopping and become more canny in the kitchen. Planning ahead, scrupulous use of a budget, exploring more economical buying options and exercising some common sense when it comes to best-before dates should go some way to buffering the rising cost of putting food on the table.

1|PLANNING AHEAD & BUDGETING

• Make a budget and try to stick to it. That way, you won't be tempted to waste money on food you don't need.

• a shopping list that corresponds to a meal plan. Knowing what food you want to cook and when you plan to cook it throughout the week will mitigate food waste and