Budget expert John Ewoldt tells how to shop smart for Thanksgiving.
- Serve pumpkin squares instead of pumpkin pie. A 9 x 13-inch pan serves 12 and saves time, rather than baking two pies.
- Watch the coupons all month long in November. Buy ahead when you have room in the freezer.
- Buy frozen turkey rather than fresh to save money with only a slight sacrifice of taste.
- Never buy frozen food covered with frost. It has probably been defrosted, then refrozen.
- Buy a larger turkey and savor the leftovers. There is more meat per pound on a large whole turkey or chicken than a small one.
- While shopping for the meal, add leftovers to the list. Plan ahead by having bouillon cubes, celery, onion and uncooked noodles on hand for that post-Thanksgiving soup.
- Buy canned items such as cranberries and sweet potatoes to save time and money.
- Use partially-baked dinner rolls that require only a few minutes of baking time.
- Save money by making a salad with fruits stocked year-round such as grapes, apples, tangerines and oranges.
- Ask family members to bring their favorite dish--something they would miss if it wasn't served. Other guests can bring wine or a vegetable dish.
- Start the meal at 6 p.m. so there will be plenty of preparation time and only one meal will need to be served.
Guests John Ewoldt
Columnist, Star Tribune / Bargain Shopping Expert
425 Portland Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55488
Phone: 612-673-7633
Fax: 612-673-4359
E-mail:
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