Have you ever faced the end of a holiday season and had an overflow of foods that are usually not eaten through out the year?  We face this after almost each holiday and ti forces me to become creative to avoid wasting food.

Usually, I clean out the refrigerator a little each week, but after a holiday – this required some serious attention.  Weekly refrigerator cleaning is key to stretching the grocery dollars.

Although usually my focus is on whole wheat , the truth is that although whole grains are a great base for a healthy and frugal grocery budget, they are not alone on the menu.  Learning to make the most of each ingredient, fresh, frozen, or otherwise will help make the most of your groceries and help them to stretch giving you more life for your dollar.

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