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Save on Food & Drink

Food is one of the biggest household costs, but it’s also one of the easiest areas to make meaningful savings.

Below you’ll find Penny Pincher blog posts covering cheap recipes, supermarket deals, cashback apps and simple strategies to help you spend less on groceries without cutting corners.

Cheapest Supermarket in the UK: Aldi Beats Lidl Plus by Just £2

Aldi leads September’s supermarket comparison, but Lidl is only £2 behind with Lidl Plus. See where your shop ranks and how loyalty prices change the order.

Morrisons New Meal Deal: What’s Included for £3.65?

Morrisons has cut its standard meal deal to £3.65 for More Card members. See the salad bar, snack and drink options, plus the online and gift-card limits.

Brand Allies review: can it cut your grocery bill and pay you too?

I’ve tested Brand Allies Reviews and Offers to see how much they can save, what the 7am rush is like and whether the extra work is worth it.

Tesco Cadbury Deal: Chocolate From 95p With Clubcard

Tesco has selected Cadbury chocolate from 95p with Clubcard, plus Christmas chocolate tubs for £3.95. Here’s what’s included and when the deals end.

Morrisons Baby Club Free Cake and M&S The Parent Hood Explained

Parents with a child under 5 years old can take advantage of Morrisons Baby Club offer for a free slice of cake on a Monday!

Morrisons Baby Club Free Cake Offer Extended for One Week Only

Morrisons has extended its usual Monday Baby Club cake perk for one week only, giving members seven days to claim a free cake with a hot drink.

My Gains App review: what is Gains and how does it work?

I tested Gains Pro with several bank accounts, budgeting tools and cashback. Here’s how Gains works, what it costs and what I think so far.

Monday Deal Stacking: The Food Delivery Hack That Saves Me Serious Money

Discover how Monday grocery deals work, including Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo offers, plus how cashback can reduce your final bill.

Supermarket Loyalty Prices: Are You Actually Saving Money?

Loyalty prices can cut your supermarket bill, but a member price is not always the cheapest option. Here’s how to check whether the deal really saves.

Rakuten Cashback UK Review: Get a Boosted £30 Bonus

Rakuten has boosted its new-member bonus to £30 and lowered the qualifying spend. Find out how the capped offer works and what to check before you shop.

Gousto Referral Discount Code: Get 70% Off Your First Box

Feed the family for 96p per portion with Gousto’s 70% new-customer offer, and see how delivery, meal choices, skipping and cancellation work.

Sainsbury's 97p Chocolate Deal Is Back For A Week!

Sainsbury's Cadbury Nectar deals include 97p sharing bags, 95p Fingers, £1 multipacks and Maynards Bassetts sweets at 62p. See what's included.

Pitstop app review: Earn points and grab freebies at motorway services

I rarely use motorway services, but Pitstop has already given me free and discounted food and drink. Here’s how the points and rewards work.

Tesco Clubcard Plus review: is the £7.99 monthly fee worth paying, and what do you actually get?

I use Tesco Clubcard Plus every month and usually save around £20. Here’s how the discounts work, what’s excluded and who I think will get value from it.

Christmas Delivery Slots: Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose

Get your Christmas food shop booked without paying for a pass you don’t need. Compare Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose dates, delivery costs and order deadlines.

Over-60's Discount: Get 10% Off Every Tuesday At Iceland

Iceland gives shoppers aged 60 and over 10% off every Tuesday. Here's who qualifies, the 2025 rule change you need to know, and exactly how to claim it.

Tesco, Asda Or Iceland: Which Christmas Saver Gives You More?

Tesco, Asda and Iceland Christmas savers compared by bonus, deadline and flexibility, including Iceland’s current £15 extra Christmas reward offer.

M&S Launches on Too Good To Go with £3.80 Bakery Bags

M&S has launched Too Good To Go bakery bags for £3.80, with at least £10.20 of food inside. Here’s how the new partnership works.

Wetherspoon Deals: 7.5% Off Food & Drink

Wetherspoon’s Tax Equality Day gives customers 7.5% off food and drink for one day. See what’s included, who misses out and how the discount works.

Which UK Cashback Services Should You Be Using To Save Money?

Cashback services can knock money off everyday spending, shopping and switching. Here’s how they work and which UK cashback services I actually use.

Join the JamDoughnut cashback app and you could save £100's on your everyday purchases!
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