Did you know that you can save quite a lot of money by learning a few DIY kitchen skills? You will not only learn how to make great meals for you and your loved ones, but you will manage to spend less on food. Yet, despite that, a lot of home cooks lack these skills since they are considered not that important. If you want to amaze people with your cooking, then try to master the following kitchen skills since they will not only make you a better cook, but all of them will lead to considerable savings. Here are 7 DIY kitchen skills that will save you money that you should consider:
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1. Baking
A lot of people who love to cook can sometimes find baking scary. But you should know that a lot of recipes are not as hard as they seem. For example, it’s not that hard to learn how to make a birthday cake or homemade bread. This will save you quite a lot of money and once you get the hang of it, you will have fresh bread whenever you like.
2. Knife Skills
If you usually buy pre-cut vegetables and fruits, you should know that in time this can cost you quite a lot of money. Try to buy whole produce and learn the proper knife techniques so you can chop it up yourself. Freshly chopped vegetables and fruits will stay fresh longer and you will save some money too.
3. Making Sauces and Stocks
It’s not that hard to learn how to make delicious sauces and stocks from home. For example, making your own pasta sauce can be as simple as combining some garlic with some canned tomatoes, herbs and condiments. A lot of sauces freeze well so you can make a big batch and then just store it away for later.
4. Menu Planning
You should know that effective menu planning leads to less budgetary waste and less food waste. Before going to the grocery store, try to look up some recipes that you would like to try, make a list of all the ingredients that you need and simply stick to it.
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5. Cut and Trim Your Meat at Home
If you want to pay less money for your food, then learn how to cut and trim your meat at home. For example, you can buy a whole chicken rather than buying it in pieces because whole chickens are cheaper per pound of meat. With a little practice, you will master this skill and you will also be able to have control over the size of the pieces.
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6. Canning
Canning can save you quite a lot of money and it’s also a very popular domestic hobby. If you usually buy canned items like spicy pickles or beautiful jams then this is one of the kitchen skills that you will have to learn since it will save you money. All you need is a little know-how and a couple of free afternoons and you will be knee-high in fresh-canned goodies in no time.
7. Kitchen Sanitation
Good kitchen sanitation is not only smart because you will keep your family healthy, but it will save you money too. Just follow the sanitary guidelines, like regularly checking your fridge temperature, since this will help keep food fresh for longer. Wash your hands often and wipe down all surfaces regularly.
There are a lot of kitchen skills that can help you save quite a lot of money. I just mentioned a few in this little article, but I’m sure that there are many more I could add to this list. What other DIY kitchen skills do you know that can save you money? Please tell us about them in the comments section!
Sources:
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Beryl: Very good helpful article. Pays off in the end re your body and skin. No rubbish added as in bought foods, you know who has handled it too and under what circumstances. Plus the smell of a lovely casserole or cakes etc increases your senses. Cheaper too in the long run.
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