3 Ways You Can Save Money With Leftovers

3 Ways You Can Save Money With Leftovers

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Saving money doesn't have to be difficult. There are hundreds of things a person can do to save money, many of which are small things that seem insignificant , but add up to big savings in the long run. A great way to start saving money is with leftover food. Don't throw your leftovers away, or don't let them go to waste in the refrigerator. Use leftovers and save big. Let's take a look at three (3) things you can do with leftovers that will save you money.

1) Use the ripe, mushy bananas. When bananas turn black on the outside, many people assume they're no good and pitch them into the garbage disposal. Big mistake if you want to save money. Just because a banana skin is ripe, and the flesh is a little mushy doesn't mean it's spoiled. On the contrary, it's at the peak of its flavor and perfect for some recipes. Those ripe and mushy bananas are terrific for making fresh banana nut breads, muffins and waffles. You can also use them in homemade ice cream, or fruit smoothies.

2) Save the leftovers from work. There is often uneaten lunch food that is leftover after a work related meeting. Put the food in the lunch room fridge and save it for the next day. Or you may want to wrap it up with a paper towel or aluminum foil, and take it home with you. Either way, you're saving food that would be otherwise thrown away to make a meal for a later day.

3) Save the mashed potatoes. Leftover mashed potatoes are terrific heated up for a second time. But if you're tempted to throw it out because you've had your fill, resist the urge and save it. There is a different way you can use left-over mashed potatoes that use up the leftovers very nicely, and save you some money too. Simple put the mashed potatoes in small freezer bags, and freeze them. When you need a thickener for a recipe, use the potatoes in place of flour or corn starch. One part mashed potatoes with two parts flour makes a perfect combination that will work for nearly any dish that requires flour, including soups, stews, casseroles, breads, rolls, and muffins.

About the Author:
Jesse Whitehead lives in the Central Valley of California where he enjoys writing articles on a variety of different subjects. His latest interest is in Fluke 87v Digital Multimeters. Come visit his latest website at FlukeDigitalMultimeter.org which provides more information about Fluke digital testing products.



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