Saving money in the kitchen is vital for many people, especially right now! The rising costs of living, energy bills about to go through the roof and rising taxes have got a lot of people worried about the future. My mission is to help people make savings in the kitchen. From low energy, low cost recipes, to short cuts, hacks and tricks that will help keep that extra bit of cash in your pocket, not someone else's!

I'm kicking off this week with a tutorial on how to butcher your own chickens at home. It might sound daunting, but actually it's a really easy process and once you get the hang of it, you'll be doing your own butchery in no time, saving you a bunch of money.

The key things to consider here is having the right tools such as sharp knives, but also the initial cost of a whole chicken. You can buy a medium sized chicken from as little as £2.75 up to £12 depending on the quality and welfare standards. That choice is up to you, and no one should be judged right now when people are fighting to survive and put food on the table. You do what you feel is right for your family and what you can afford.