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Many of us love to cook in the kitchen create our favourite dishes and snacks. In today\u2019s article we\u2019ll looking at\u00a017 Genius Food Hacks That Will Save You So Much Money!<\/p>\n

These awesome food hacks help you to keep food fresh for longer and will give you some useful shopping tips. With some clvere ideas like wrapping the crown of a bunch of bananas with plastic wrap and they\u2019ll last 3-5 days longer than usual,\u00a0stopping your brown sugar from turning rock-hard by throwing a couple of marshmallows into the bag or even\u00a0looking at the top and bottom shelves at the grocery store\u00a0to avoid\u00a0the eye-level items which are the priciest!<\/p>\n

1. Use a sealable bag to keep ice cream soft.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2. Wrap the crown of a bunch of bananas with plastic wrap and they\u2019ll last 3-5 days longer than usual.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This trick is especially helpful if you eat organic bananas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Look at the top and bottom shelves at the grocery store\u2014the eye-level ones stock the priciest stuff.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Grocery stores put more expensive items on the shelves we see first, so look up and down to spot the deals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Buy chicken in family packs, drop the extras into sealable bags with marinade, and freeze.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The marinated chicken will be damn flavorful, and you can just thaw them as you need them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Use the microwave to dry leftover herbs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You\u2019re never going to use all of that parsley before it starts it wilt. To preserve its color and flavor, place the herbs between two paper towels and microwave it for a minute or so. Get more info here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. If your milk is about to expire, use it to make milk and cookie cubes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pour your morning coffee over them for a heavenly caffeine cocktail that even Starbucks can\u2019t compete with.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Use a money-saving app like favado<\/a>, which compares the prices of your shopping list across local stores.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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savings.com<\/a> Get notified when new sale prices for your favorite items are added to local stores so you can know before you go.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. To store delicate herbs, place them in cups of water, cover them with plastic wrap, secure with a rubber band, and refrigerate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Use this trick on cilantro and parsley, and they\u2019ll stay crisp for a week or longer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. Avoid the inner aisles at the grocery store and you won\u2019t spend as much money.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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10. Never buy an over-ripened avocado again.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Avocados aren\u2019t cheap, so it\u2019s soul-crushing when you get all the way home to slice open a half-brown sludge vessel. Make sure the avocado ~belly button~ isn\u2019t brown and you\u2019re good to go.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

11. Grate your own cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Just like with pre-packaged lettuce, grated cheese costs extra $$$ for the convenience. Grate a large hunk of cheese and keep it in a container in the fridge for easy sprinkling.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

12. Wrap celery, broccoli, and lettuce in tin foil before storing in the fridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019ll stay crisp for 4 weeks or more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

13. Use an app to find local restaurants where kids can eat for free.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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itunes.apple.com <\/a>The free Out To Eat With Kids<\/a> app saves money on food that will probably just wind up on the floor anyway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

14. Section off your beef before freezing it to have perfect portion-sized patties.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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lunchinabox.net<\/a> Press a wooden skewer or pencil onto a meat-filled sealable baggy to divide and conquer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

15. Stop your brown sugar from turning rock-hard by throwing a couple of marshmallows into the bag.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Weird, I know. But it works! Learn how here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

16. Freeze leafy greens and use them in your smoothie.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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They\u2019ll give your smoothie a slightly slushy consistency. Plus, sneaking a serving a greens into your AM can\u2019t hurt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

17. And finally, if you\u2019re a lightweight who can\u2019t finish a bottle of wine, freeze the leftovers in an ice cube tray.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The next time a recipe calls for a little wine, drop in a cube and start cooking.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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