UCCE key resource for shopping information

The Modesto Bee ran a story yesterday about a new book by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross titled "Cheap. Fast. Good!" The article provided 10 common sense tips for readers for saving money on groceries and keeping food prices from busting your budget.

In offering resources, the paper prominently listed UC Cooperative Extension, with the phone number of the Stanislaus County office, a provider, the article said, "of nutrition classes and publications on frugal food tips."

In short, the tips in the article say:

1. Track spending
2. Make a plan
3. Check the per-unit price
4. Buy on sale
5. Don't shop when hungry
6. Look beyond the supermarket
7. Buy in season
8. Eat all the food you prepare
9. Wean yourself
10. Pack your lunch