Hey all, things are getting tough out there so I wanted to seek out what your tips are for getting a little more value out of cooking

My tips:

• I throw all my vegetable trimmings into a freezer bag for stock later
• Breaking down a whole chicken can be cheaper than buying specific cuts. This varies a lot depending on the sales.
• Save the drippings in your pan after cooking meats. I put them in containers and label them, then use them for flavouring or roux
• This one will sound weird, but I smell the potatoes at the store. After a while you’ll be able to smell a difference in which ones will last longer.

In general I just try and find ways to use up all the bits of food that get discarded.

I’m still only a novice chef, so any of your tips would be greatly appreciated.