I saw a chart showing how much cheaper dry beans are than canned, and the numbers shocked me

I was reading a food cost breakdown on a government site and it said a pound of dry beans costs about $1.50 and makes the same amount as six cans, which would be over $6. I've been buying canned for years without even thinking about it. How many other simple swaps am I missing out on?

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john5062mo ago

Ever tried making your own yogurt? The savings are just as crazy!

mason_murray82mo ago

Honestly, the savings never really added up for me. You have to buy the starter and a lot of milk, plus run a machine or keep the oven on for hours. The time it takes to strain and clean up is a real cost too. For the amount my family eats, it's just easier to grab a tub on sale. Feels like more work than it's worth most weeks.

casey2682mo agoTop Commenter

Yeah, it's a ton of work for barely any payoff.

victor65121d ago

Wait, have you tried making your own yogurt? I gave it a shot and honestly the savings are okay but the cleanup is a huge pain. You gotta heat milk to a specific temp then keep it warm for like 8 hours, and if you screw up the temperature it comes out all watery. For what we eat it's maybe a dollar or two cheaper than store brand, not worth the hassle in my experience.