The Plan to Eat Podcast
Join Roni and Riley for conversations about meal planning, food, and wellness to help you save time in the kitchen, reduce your grocery bill, stress less about food, and delight in dinnertime!
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In this episode, we share a mix of surprising facts and practical grocery tips from the final chapters of Grocery Shopping Secrets.
We dive into the seafood section! Learn how to pick the freshest fish and the difference between wild-caught and farm-raised salmon. We also explore the deli counter, which isn't just about deli meat! Carol Ann provides a great breakdown of how to create your own veggie and fruit trays, plus extensive info on how to self-cater a party!
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In this episode, Roni and Riley dig into the meat chapters of Grocery Shopping Secrets by Carol Ann Kates, from choosing the best cuts to making your dollars stretch further at the store. We talk about how meat is labeled, how to select the best cuts, and why the freezer is your best friend when it comes to reducing waste.
You don’t have to buy the most expensive cut to cook a great meal. With a little knowledge and smart planning, you can make a delicious meal, reduce waste, and save money at the store!
Jump ahead to 54:35 to skip the meat discussion and hear answers to your dinner dilemmas!
Roni and Riley sit down with Carol Ann Kates, award-winning author, former grocer, and expert in all things food and shopping. Carol Ann shares her story of growing up in her family’s grocery store, co-owning a chain of markets in Northern Colorado, and turning decades of experience into practical tools for home cooks.
You’ll hear about the real-life challenges of running a family business, her favorite childhood memories at the store, and what inspired her to write Grocery Shopping Secrets.
This conversation is full of heartfelt stories, practical wisdom, and good laughs. Don’t miss her tips on avoiding common shopping mistakes!