HOW HAS THE ECONOMY CHANGED YOUR COOKING HABITS?

According to the September issue of Consumer Reports magazine, a significant percentage of us have changed our cooking habits due to the economy.

42% are stocking up on food items when they go on sale.

35% are buying more generic and store brands.

38% are cooking more at home.

35% are preparing less-expensive meals.

But, hardly anyone is sticking to a shopping list to curb impulse purchases. 16% do but 84% don’t.

The biggest surprise? One in 10 women flat-out refuse to eat leftovers.