Dips and Spreads

Do you like to keep your pantry chock-full of snacks for binge-watching your favorite shows? Then you might be tempted to buy that massive tub of artichoke dip at your local warehouse club. True, you get more for the money.

Yet, will you have eaten that entire 40oz container of hummus by the time you’re done watching your favorite show in just two days?

Unless you’re buying food for a big party or you have a large family, you should only purchase smaller quantities of cheese dip, refrigerated hummus, and salsa. That’s because these perishable items go bad after a certain amount of time once opened.

For instance, the packaging on Sabra brand hummus containers includes a disclaimer stating it should be consumed within a week after opening.

You’ll probably spend more on a unit-price basis at your local grocery store, but you’re more likely to actually finish the small container.

But if you’re set on scoring a deal, pay attention to the weekly sales at places like Trader Joe’s, Target, or Walmart, which regularly offer discounts on dips and spreads.