1. Join a CSA! See http://csafarms.ca to find a CSA location near you. Fresh produce from the supermarket is more expensive and not as fresh, even if it’s marked organic.
2. Don’t buy convenience food, it’s much more expensive than making things from raw ingredients. Make meals in big batches and freeze in meal-sized portions.
3. Eat more of every fruit and vegetable, including cauliflower stalks and greens, potato skins, and citrus zest. It’s good quality food, don’t waste it! See http://www.101cookbooks.com/ for great recipe ideas.
4. Make a shopping list, and stick to it! It’s the little snack foods and extra items that can bump up your food budget.
5. Buy cheaper cuts of organic meat, like stew beef, and get creative in the kitchen. Also, consider eating a little less meat by making dishes with other high-protein ingredients like lentils and beans.
6. Grow your own fruits and vegetables. If space is very limited, grow some herbs in a window box or a pot of lovely tomatoes. Growing your own food can help you develop better eating habits and make you think of food in a new way.
7. Keep an eye out for store sales on cupboard staples.
8. Bake your own bread, cookies and cakes. It'll give you better bang for your buck and you can control the amount of sugar that goes into them.
9. Forage for wild food, even in the city. Everything from fresh herbs to tree-ripened fruit is on your doorstep. Watch this video for ideas :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkJgh9u7scw
10. Buy fruits and vegetables that are locally in season. Don't go for the pricey strawberries from California in January.
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