A matter of economics!

Making Ends Meet

Living in Spain has taught me much about life.  One of the biggest changes I have made, is due to economics.  The stark reality is, I don't have as much disposable income here, as I did in the UK; not only me, but many others who live in  Gran Alacant, Spanish and British alike.

Food shopping, the items I buy and how much I spend, is a change I am actually very proud of.  I have said before, that I could spend anywhere, up to 150€ a week on groceries in the UK, here, I have got that down to 60€, although over the last month, with money being tight, I managed to lower my spend further, to 20€ a week.

There is no waste in my household anymore.  Food goes further, all leftovers are kept and frozen; there is no such thing as a second portion anymore.  We eat what is necessary, no more no less.  

​One has to be innovative in one's outlook.  Rinsing out Marmite and Bovril jars, with hot water, before throwing away, produces homemade stock cubes, to be frozen and used when required.  Buying cheaper cuts of meat, for me Liver is great, I love it, saves a fortune.  Bulk buying, and freezing the remainder is also a must.

The British do waste a lot of money on food, that is just thrown away. The Spanish, that I know, use everything and waste nothing.  It is a bit like going back in time here, but it will teach me more than I would have ever learned in the UK!

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