My grocerie bill has decreased already

[Lucy]

My grocery bill has already dropped too, 3 weeks since we began using the TM. I had a lot of the basics in the cupboard (because I love to bake) but having three kids under 4, I just haven't had time. So being able to make things SO much quicker now, I've gone back to using just basics, and Coles only got $78.50 from me today  (weekly shop). And now the girls get to rollout cookies (i.e play with cookie dough ) this afternoon because it took me 2 minutes to whip up.

[judydawn]

I bet they loved it too Lucy.

[sue_h]

My pantry consists of a variety of flours, grains, spices, nuts, nut oils, olive oil, honey,  raw sugar, vinegars (bought from bulk food distributor), dried fruits (either home made or bulk order) fridge of small amount of milk, eggs, butter, fruit and veges (only seasonal product from local markets), meats and fish (local seafood shop and butcher). I’ve slowly started to use up my bought curry pastes, tomato pastes, sauces, mustards etc. As I run out things I just buy the ingredients to make it from scratch. If I don’t have an ingredient because it’s not in season or just not in my pantry I consult my Food Substitute Bible (there are also web sites that do this ‘The Cooks Thesaurus’).  My TM consultant buys organic flour and grains in bulk so I’ll be purchasing from her when she puts in the next order. I haven’t gone organic yet as it’s taken 2 months to wean my family of store bought cordials, processed cereals, sugary yogurts, bread, crackers, dips, chips etc.  They are seeing the benefits though so the next step will be more organics.This is cheaper for now, but I suspect the cost may go up again as we move to organic but not more than what we were spending 2 months ago so that is a good thing.

[Coops]

I am hoping mine will go down too, although I suspect it may be a bit more at first! lol. For those of you in Australia who do bulk orders of organic grains and flours, sugars etc, where do you find the best place to do it?

[obbie]

  My grocery bill has gone down about $50-$70 per week too.
I make as much as possible from scratch,all meals, biccies, cakes, soups, dips, yoghurts, custards.

 we have  never eaten any take away really in the last 9 years, as we live 25 minutes from one.
Now we also have 2 large vege gardens aswell, so I buy alot less.

Robyn

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I am hoping mine will go down too, although I suspect it may be a bit more at first! lol. For those of you in Australia who do bulk orders of organic grains and flours, sugars etc, where do you find the best place to do it?

I love biodistributors online.  They are a wonderful company who give a large % of their profits each year to charity.  I find their prices and delivery charges very competitive.