Kawau Bay Kitchen Chef Pro-Tip: How to shop like a Chef
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Plan ahead. Buy fresh ingredients that you can be used in a wide variety of recipes. If you don’t use it, you loose it. It’s bad business sense and a waste of good food!
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Shop in Season. Not only will you save a significant amount of money, the seasonal availability can keep your recipes fresh and interesting giving you a source of focus for your menu.
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Weekly Inspiration. Take a look at the weekly flyers and see what’s on sale. Make like a masterchef contestant and discover ingredients you wouldn’t normally buy to give a tired recipe new life or be inspired to try something totally new.
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Cut it out. Tempted to save time by buying pre-cut goods? The average mark up on pre-cut fruits and veg is 40%. The time you think you’re saving is so small compared with how much more you’re spending.
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Make friends. Build a relationship with the Butcher, Produce & Dairy staff. Find out when the freshest ingredients are coming in, about upcoming sales and discounted items.
