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Save Money on Milk & Dairy Tip # 1 - We've lived in 6 different states and I have consistently found that I can purchase gallons of milk cheaper at gas stations (convenience stores) and even dollar stores than at the local grocery stores... isn't there something wrong with this picture? Whatever the reason is, you might as well try it in your town too! Tip # 2 - Check all of your local stores to see who has the best price, they won't all be the same! And when you notice the price of milk going up in your selected store, check as you shop around town to see who now carries the best price - it may change from time to time. Tip # 3 - Believe it or not, powdered milk tastes the same as regular milk when prepared ahead at night, I know because I've used it to supplement my own family's milk supply! I can save at least $6 a week just with this one item! (Remember, I have a family of 6 so we can go through 3-4 gallons of milk easy!) Tip # 4 - About once a week I'd buy one gallon of 2% milk at my favorite store that carries it for the best price, and then as I made the powdered milk throughout the week (which is non-fat), I'd add a few cups of the 2% milk to make it a little richer. You could also use whole milk if desired, but 2% is just as good! Tip # 5 - Did you know that you can buy extra milk, skim milk is preferred, when it goes on sale and freeze it (making sure there is some room at the top so the container won't burst)? Although, I have to admit I do prefer fresh milk. You might want to try it at least once, then if you like it you can stock up during the big sales and save a bundle! Tip # 6 - Check the brands! Invariably, at every store there is an expensive brand and a cheaper brand of milk available - and the taste is probably just the same. (I am not 100% sure it tastes the same because I have never purchased the more expensive brand, never!) Tip # 7 - Always check the expiration dates for your milk and other perishable food items you purchase, it's an unfortunate waste of money when things expire too soon. Tip # 8 - You could also purchase a soon-to-expire gallon of milk (if your family can drink it up quick enough), and ask the manager for a discount! Tip # 9 - Milk will keep for several days (or up to a week) after you open it. After a few days the top of the jug may begin to smell a little sour but the milk inside is fine! And if you ever fine the milk has soured, you can still use it for baking!!! Tip # 10 - Other Dairy Products... most of the above tips also apply to cheeses, yogurts, sour cream and other dairy products. So if your family likes them stock up on all of these items when they go on sale! Tip # 11 - And did you know cheese freezes well too? It sure does! Buy several packages of your favorite cheese when it goes on sale (and by the time you use them up they will hopefully go on sale again! :o) Readers' Tips... "I have discovered that block cheeses can change a little in texture after being frozen. So before these items go in the freezer I slice, shred or crumble, however I will be using it at a later time. Then I freeze. It also makes it easy to not have to let the entire amount thaw, I can just remove how much I need and leave the rest in the freezer and not have to worry about not using it before it molds." - Billie Jo Sword of NC "My mother used to freeze milk when I was a girl but after thawing the fat in the milk would separate and float around in the milk; changing the taste and appearing un-appetizing. The only milk that can be frozen successfully and maintain it's flavor is skim milk. Just be sure to shake the milk after it has thawed. I do this all the time with no loss of flavor. The only time I have had a carton burst is when I re-froze it. Since my family goes through several gallons of milk a week, this saves us a lot of money. But, even if you don't drink as much milk as we do, buying it when it's on sale and freezing it can save you as much as $1 a carton." - Shirley Lesko of Texas
"I have two recipes for sweetened condensed milk substitutes that have
come in handy when it was inconvenient to take a trip to the store (bad
weather, bad hair day, etc.)." - Mary from Indiana
Here are Mary's recipes... Sweetened Condensed Milk - Recipe 1
1 c. powdered milk
1/3 c. boiling water
2/3 c. sugar
2 or 3 Tbsp. margarine or butter
Whirl all ingredients in blender until sugar is dissolved. If too thick, thin with a dribble of water. This is about the same amount as one can of purchased milk.
Sweetened Condensed Milk - Recipe 2
1 1/2 c. powdered milk
1/2 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. margarine or butter, optional
Combine milk and water in a non-stick saucepan. Allow to stand about 15 minutes, whisking occasionally until smooth. Stir in sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly, about 4-5 minutes. Turn heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes more or until it is smooth. Makes 1 1/3 c. or 1 can milk.
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