My neighbor told me to skip the pre-cut veggies at the store

She said buying whole carrots, celery, and onions and cutting them myself would save a lot. I was skeptical because the pre-cut bags looked so easy. Last week I checked the price for a bag of chopped carrots versus a whole bunch. The whole bunch was about half the cost for the same amount. I spent maybe five extra minutes with a knife and saved about three dollars. Has anyone else found a simple prep step that really adds up over time?

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mitchell.mark2d ago

Oh, that reminds me of when I stopped buying grated cheese. The block lasts longer and tastes better too.

murphy.wyatt2d ago

Totally agree with you @mitchell.mark, switching to the block was a game changer. It feels like the pre-shredded stuff is half sawdust anyway. You're right about it lasting way longer in the fridge too. The taste difference is just night and day, especially for something simple like a grilled cheese. Once you make the switch there's just no going back.