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For quick cost cutting on your food expenses, try this:

  • If you buy lunch each day, try brown-bagging it instead.  If you brought the same items you purchased at the deli or restaurant, you could likely save at least half the cost. 
     
  • If you are hooked on a daily latte, you could cut your cost in half by ordering a misto (brewed coffee with steamed milk, as opposed to espresso with steamed milk).  Of course, skipping the coffee shop and brewing your own is cheaper yet.
     
  • If you want to socialize with friends, but don't want to pay the high price of restaurant food and drink, invite friends in for pot luck or appetizers.
     
  • Food delivery options such as DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub or Postmates are tempting, but the additional delivery fees can add up.  If you really want food to-go, perhaps pick it up yourself. 
     
  • If you're too tired to cook, but don't want to spend money on take out, turn to inexpensive pasta as a way to create something tasty.