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Diem Tran keeps food costs down by splitting large purchases with her family.
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Cooking your own meals can be a great way to save money, but the cost of groceries can quickly add up.
In fact food is the second-biggest expense for Australians, just behind housing.
It had me thinking: if you love cooking, but also want to save some money, how might you approach food shopping differently?
And what ingredients are worth spending a bit more on? I spoke to two passionate food writers to find out.
Using a cheaper olive oil for cooking can keep costs down