What's for dinner? Christine Jory, author of The 99 Cent Only Stores Cookbook (Adams Media, $13), recommends hitting your local dollar store for inexpensive mealtime fixin's.
Q. Why are the products at these stores so cheap?
A. Sometimes a simple packaging mistake--say, in the color of the label--can mean a $5 can of artichokes sells for 99cents. Manufacturers didnt intend for the items to be sold at these prices.
Q. What are the go-to staples you can pick up here?
A. Things to make casseroles, stews, and pasta dishes, like rice, spices, and canned tomatoes.
Q. Which ingredients are the best bargains?
A. Tradionally expensive olive oil and balsamic vinegar are great finds. (A 17-ounce bottle of olive oil normally costs around $9.50.) Sausage is also a good thing to stock up on, because it has a longer shelf life than many other meats.
Q. What has been your most unexpected find?
A. I'm always amazed at the wines available. They aren't just palatable; they're good. At times you'll find 99 cent bottles that are actually worth $40.
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