Grocery Essentials: Why 20 Core Items Are Changing How Families Buy Food My 20 weekly grocery essentials were recently featured in The Sun — and the response has been incredible. When The Sun interviewed me about my approach to grocery shopping, they called it the “capsule food shop.” It’s a simple phrase, but it captures […]
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Here’s an easy way to save up to 80% on contact lenses
Money saving tip: Compare Prices on Contact Lenses If you watch my videos, you’ll know I spend half my life squinting at tiny unit prices in the grocery store to get the best possible deal. We do it because, when you’re playing the long game, every dollar matters. That small difference in unit price for […]
Your Must-Have Weekly Essential Groceries
Welcome to Grocery Dad, where I believe everyone has the power to master their kitchen and take control of their health—and your weekly essential groceries list is the first step. Recently, I shared a smart list of just 20 essential items that can help you eat well, save money, and feel empowered in your culinary […]
Easy no-bake protein balls recipe
We all like a little something sweet after / between meals, and this no-bake protein balls recipe is just one way to prepare yourself for these moments, while also making sure you’re avoiding the UPF trap! No special equipment needed – just a spoon and a bowl. Ingredients: Instructions: *Any flavor protein powder will do […]
Potato Waffles Recipe with Egg and Cheese (using leftover mash)
Not only is this potato waffles recipe delicious, it’s also a great way to jazz up some leftover mash rescued from the fridge. All you need is a waffle maker (here’s a great value one similar to ours!). Try it out and let us know what you think in the comments! Ingredients (Serves 2–3): For […]
Money saving tips: The Only 20 Grocery Items You Need Each Week
What if you only bought 20 grocery items a week? Would that be enough to live off? And what difference would it make to your food bills? Let’s get straight into some simple money saving tips that prove you can simplify your grocery shopping without sacrificing quality. The fact is, most households could live off […]
Our best tried and tested sourdough recipe
This is the fool-proof sourdough recipe Hollie uses every week, adapted (simplified) from a more complex professional bakers’ recipe. This recipe makes 2 medium-sized sourdough loaves, one of which you can bake straight away, the other you can put in the fridge to bake the next day. Before we start, you’ll need a cast iron […]
Six Grocery Swaps That Helped Me Cut My Food Bill
A little while ago, I looked at our weekly grocery spend and realised it was getting out of hand. With three young mouths to feed, food costs were creeping up fast. So I made a few simple swaps. Nothing extreme, just gradually over time made smarter choices to help us eat better and save more. […]
A family favorite: Banana mini muffins
We often have overripe bananas in our fruit bowl, so what better way to get them into the kids’ lunchboxes, than to quickly whip up some banana mini muffins? You can take these to the next level by adding chocolate chips, walnuts, peanut butter swirl- whatever you have in your pantry. All you need is […]
Graham crackers recipe: Perfect to prep in advance!
No scales and just one bowl needed for this graham crackers recipe – who needs extra washing up?! This graham crackers recipe is quick, easy, and delicious, but you must sit the dough in the fridge for at least an hour. I usually make the dough while listening to a podcast once the kids are […]