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.
Good luck finding a powder-based cleaning product anywhere. Most every product used to be powder years ago. Now everything is liquid in plastic bottles.
Yes, and those discounted dips and spreads are likely close to their expiration date. Buyer beware!
I am a family of one, & do shop sams for meats detergent water bread tp & paper towels etc. It never occurred to me to just shop smaller. I am going to try yr suggestions.
I agree with what not to purchase at warehouse stores, but when it comes to meat and poultry the best investment is FOODSAVER sealing system NO FREZZER BURN
LEARNED A LOT…..THANKS.
using a vacuum sealer on large purchases and divide into package for family size