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Look at the per-serving cost

Don't pay attention to the overall cost of an item; think about it in 'per serving' terms (and know what your family considers a serving to be), says Cynthia Hillson. Maybe the boneless chicken is less expensive on a per-serving basis; or maybe you can make that wild rice stretch to three meals, since your family doesn't eat as much as the white rice.

sarah gilbert

13/03/08