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I remember the guy at our old fruit shop would give us free straw- berries because we always bought our fruit and veggies there.
• Fill the oven when you turn it on. You would be surprised how much power is used to heat an oven. You can save money on your bills if you think ahead and cook a couple of meals when you have the oven on. You can freeze them for later.
Even though I have lived out of home on several occasions I am definitely not an expert on cooking or shopping. My mentor is my mum, and here are a few tips she gave me when I was asking her about this section of the book:
• If you are after the best bargains do your shopping just before closing time. You would be surprised at how many deals are done then, because the shops want to get rid of today’s stock to make way for tomorrows. You will pick up the best bargains at the butcher and the greengrocer, and in those sections at supermarkets.