Purchase larger, whole pieces of poultry and beef for true savings. Roast a 6-pound chicken or beef roast—they typically cost less per pound—and save the leftover meat for a future meal. The leftovers can be turned into fabulous, quick sandwiches or hearty soups and stews when simmered with a variety of fresh (or less expensive frozen) vegetables.
Oprah.com writer Lynn Okura attempts to heed the advice in the documentary Food, Inc. by eating locally, ethically and organically. Is it possible to make smart yet economical choices in a world where we must coexist with a $1 double cheeseburger?