Beverage Tips

Frozen Juice Concentrate – Ounce for ounce, frozen juice concentrate is less expensive than its bottled counterpart. In addition to drinking it, use it to replace ingredients like maple syrup or sugar in your favorite baking recipes.

       (Note: Save money on expensive baby juice. Simply buy 100%, no sugar added, juice concentrate and add twice as much water as the directions indicate.

Coffee – If you brew your coffee one cup at a time, make it a habit to re-use your grounds to make a second cup. Add ½ t. fresh coffee to the old grounds and brew as directed.

       You can take advantage of the lower price of whole bean coffee, even if you don't have a coffee grinder. Use your blender instead. It works just as well and is typically large enough to grind a whole bag at a time.

Cola – Do you ever find yourself wasting cola or other soda, because it's watered down? Solve the problem by rinsing your ice cubes with cold water, before adding them to your glass. This removes frost, which plays a big role in making the cola watery.