Smart Shopper in Adelaide

Gawler River Cattle Co

Buy your meat from your local butcher – Our local butcher in SA happens to be Gawler River Cattle Co, they are amazing.  They release specials each week, one of my recent favorites being beef rump steak for $4.99kg.  We now have a freezer full of rump steak, but it is so much cheaper than the major supermarkets, and better quality.

http://www.gawlerrivercattle.com.au/
34 Heaslip Rd, Angle Vale SA 5117

Virgara’s Fruit & Veg

Buy your fruit & veg from your local greengrocer – Once again for those in SA, my pick of the greengrocers is Virgara’s Fruit & Veg in Angle Vale, I am a massive fan.  They also have advertised weekly specials, often including bargain such as 1c apples and onions.  I use these specials to my advantage, thinking of meals that involve the current cheap veggies.  Buying in season will always reduce your grocery bill.

http://vigara.comau
LOT 201 Angle Vale Rd, Angle Vale SA 5117


Use natural cleaning products – There is no need for most of the overly expensive cleaning products lining the supermarket shelves.  Using mostly natural cleaning products has shaved hundreds each year off our grocery bill.  Try stocking up on bi-carb and vinegar, these two ingredients have so many uses.

Foodland and Drake supermarkets

Choose your supermarket wisely – I discovered a long time ago that the big two supermarkets charge so much more for essential items than the smaller, independent supermarkets.  Sure, The big two have many items half price each week, but I can’t say the endless soft drink and chocolate bars ever really make it into our trolley.  I find the independent supermarkets have amazing specials on the basic everyday products that we actually use.  For those in SA, my tip for the cheapest supermarkets is Foodland and Drake supermarkets.  For those in other states, Aldi are fantastic for certain items.

Drake Foodmarkets
http://drakes.com.au
142 Hub Dr, Aberfoyle Park SA 5159

Foodland
http://foodlandsa.com.au
71 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006

Make as much as you can from scratch – This has been something I have always done, there is no need for recipe bases, cake mixes etc.  Packets of cake mix only include the dry ingredients, you still need to add the majority of the ingredients, making for one expensive cake.  As for those recipe bases, invest in some great cookbooks (I love Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food) and start experimenting with herbs and spices to add flavor to your meals.

Asian Grocery (金塔)
162 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville, SA 5031

This is a Asian wholesaler / Supermarket. They sells many asian food and drinks especially Chinese and Hong Kong. You can find 出前一了 丶維他奶. Their price is cheaper then CBD. I suggest park your car at Foodland.