A man browses in the meat department at Lambert's Rainbow Market, on June 15, 2021 in Westwood, Mass. February food prices were 7.9% higher compared with a year ago and are expected to increase 4.5% to 5.5% in 2022. As a result, it can feel harder than ever to keep grocery spending under control. But budgeting and cooking experts say there are strategies you can apply to save money and make a difference in your household budget. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
