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The True Cost of Food

I buy organic produce and consume a plant-based diet. I don’t buy meat or dairy groceries though on rare occasions I might have them in a social situation. Buying organic might seem expensive if we only take into consideration the numeric cost of the food. However, food isn’t just calories so we have to take […]

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Grocery Haul in Seville, Spain

I shop for groceries 4-5x a week here in Spain. Either I go to a nearby market or stop by a fruit stand. In this post I’ll talk a little about grocery budgets and share a little about my grocery shopping experience in Seville, Spain. The above picture is today’s grocery haul.   This Grocery […]

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Saving On Food Expenses

I don’t think there is any particular trick to saving on groceries except to avoid buying pre-cut, pre-prepped foods and making simple recipes at home. Things that can increase the budget are wasted perishables, alcohol, condiments, fancy foods, and expensive spices. My grocery budget includes toiletries and household products. In my case, I use vinegar […]