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Introducing Our New “Request” Feature...

Now You Can Request Offers That Are All Booked Out

Really want a cashback offer that’s been booked out by other SnapnSave users? With our new “Request” feature, you can request to be put in the queue so that when one becomes available, that offer is automatically booked for you. 

How It Works

1. Request It 

If the offer is all booked out by other users, you will see a “REQUEST” button on the offer. Simply click “REQUEST” and you’ll be added to the queue for that offer. 

2. Wait To Be Notified 

If an offer becomes available again and you are next in the queue, you will receive either a SMS or push notification to let you know that the offer has been automatically booked for you. 

3. Proceed As Normal 

Once you’ve been notified that the requested offer has been booked for you, simply proceed with the SnapnSave process as per normal (e.g. go buy that product in any SA major retailer and snap your till slip). 

NB: you can check your “Booked Offers” when logged into your SnapnSave account to see how long you have to snap your till slip for these offers. 

Please Note:

Just because you request an offer, you are not guaranteed that the offer will be booked for you. It all depends on how many offers become available and your position in the queue. 

Also, this feature does not apply to locked offers.

This new feature is only available when using SnapnSave via the website and mobi site. This feature will be included in the next release of the Android & IOS mobile apps in the next week. 

If you still have questions about this new feature, feel free to send us an email to [email protected]

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There’s something fun for everyone.

With the long weekend approaching and Monday being Family Day why not have some fun with your family this weekend. The possibilities are endless so we picked out 4 of our favourites.

Take the family to the park for a picnic.

Choose a park close by, pack a picnic basket filled with yummy snacks and drinks and take along a game of your choice.

Check out some of the best picnic spots around across SA here.

Arrange a family games night.

Pick a game that you all like such as Scrabble, Rummikub, Monopoly, Charades or use Ellen’s app “Heads Up”, this is sure to have you all rolling on the floor laughing.

Download Heads Up for IOS here and Android here.

Make your own pizza.

Its a great way to get the family around the dinner table and kids love it when you give them a ball of pizza dough to spread. You will be amazed at the combinations everybody selects and you can all taste each others pizzas.

Check out how to make a home made pizza base here.

Camp in the garden.

For some old fashion family fun set up the tent in the garden, make a fire and roast some marshmallows. You can also setup a fun obstacle course where the kids can leap over the garden hose, army-crawl under the patio table, do a lap around the flower beds then hop through a hula-hoop back to the beginning.

Check out some really fun at home camping activities here.

Wishing you all a safe and fun Easter weekend Snappers. Don’t forget to check out the new offers loaded on SnapnSave today. 

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Have some Jelly fun with your little one!

Remember your childhood days when you went to school and the teacher spoiled you and your class mates with jelly orange wedges? Well, we’re currently running cashback offers on most of the ingredients so why not spoil your little one and turn it into an activity that you can do together with these 3 fun ideas.

Rainbow Orange Wedges

These are perfect for kiddies parties. You can also also use different flavoured jelly’s to add some colour to the mix. These are sure to make the kids smile.

What you will need:

9 oranges

Moir’s Jelly

Baking tray

What you need to do:

Wash the oranges.

Halve them.

Juice them so that they are empty. Bonus is you will have some freshly squeezed orange juice.

Put the orange halves in a baking tray in an upright position.

Now for the jelly bit:

Dissolve jelly in 225ml boiling water and stir until dissolved. Then add another 225ml of cold water and mix well. Pour the mixture into your halved orange moulds. Put in the fridge and leave to set overnight. Once set, slice into wedges and enjoy!

Recipe via Tablespoon

Watermelon Jelly Slices

This is very similar to the orange wedges above but we love variety.

The difference:

Cut your watermelon in half length ways. 

Use a big knife to slice all the way around the perimeter of the watermelon flesh. 

Take a big spoon and scoop the flesh out of the watermelon so you only have the skeleton of the watermelon left. 

Pour your jelly mixture into the watermelon halves and let it set overnight. 

When it’s ready, slice into wedges and again, enjoy!

Recipe via Buzzfeed

Jelly Worms

If you are looking for something really different or you are having a themed party then these jelly worms are perfect. They might not look like it but they are really yummy and will keep you and the kids entertained while making and eating them.

What you will need:

2 packets Moir’s jelly

½ cup cream

1 ½ cups boiling water

1 packet Oreo cookies

100 plastic bendy straws

Elastic bands

What you need to do:

Stretch the straws and place them in a jug, wrap elastic bands around them

Whisk cream into your jelly mixture.

Pour all the mixture over your straws and leave to set in fridge overnight.

Put Oreo cookies in a bag and crush. Once crushed put them into a bowel.

Rinse straws under warm water to loosen the jelly.

Use a blunt knife and pull the straw over the blade as you would when curling ribbon.

Place worms on top of Oreo dirt and watch the kids go crazy for this.

Recipe via Kidspot

The good news is that we’re currently running an offer on Moir’s jelly on SnapnSave. Book the Moir’s offer here: here.

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Nothing hits the spot quite like a G&T in the heat of summer. We’re running some cashback offers on some G&T ingredients and so we thought we’d share two of our favourite G&T cocktail recipes. Give them a try this weekend and get some cash back in the process (#winwin).

Orange Blossom Cocktail

Sometimes the simple things are best. If you’re into a cocktail that’s a little bit more subtle and less sweet, then this is the perfect drink for you!

Ingredients:

1-2 tots Gordons Gin

60 ml Soda Water

60 ml Tonic water

½ orange freshly squeezed

10 ml Honey

Ice

Instructions:

1.     Drizzle honey at the bottom of a tall glass and add the gin.

2.     Stir it up and add the ice.

3.     Pour 50% soda water and 50% tonic water.

4.     Finish it off by spritzing the orange peel over the top of the glass and on the sides. Feed the peel around the ice to create a spiral effect.

To Garnish:

Long straw

Long orange peel twist

Just try it, you will love it. In just a few minutes you will have this cocktail blossoming in your hands.

Cucumber Cooler Cocktail

This cocktail is perfect for hot summer days and keeping you refreshed. Get ready to tantalise your taste buds and impress your guests. 

Ingredients:

1-2 tots Gordons Gin

60 ml Soda Water

60 ml Tonic water

6 mint leaves

4-6 cucumber slices

1 Tbsp sugar (optional)

Ice

Instructions:

1.    Add mint, gin, sugar (if using) to shaker and shake it up.

2.    Add cucumber slices to mixture and shake again.

3.    Pour 50% soda water and 50% tonic water into glass that’s filled with ice.

4.    Stir and let it set for a while to let the flavours enhance. 

To Garnish:

Lime wedge

Mint leaves

That’s it! Sit back, sip up and enjoy.

Recipes via Minimalist Baker and House & Garden.

Don’t forget to go to SnapnSave and snap up these “cool” offers. Who wouldn’t want to receive cash back for G&T’s? 

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Roses are red, violets are blue, we found some date night ideas for you!

With Valentine’s day around the corner you’re probably racking your brain trying to come up with the perfect way to surprise and impress your loved one. Luckily we found Date Night Ideas who will help you celebrate the occasion without having to spend too much money. Date Night Ideas is your one-stop romance idea consultant. They travel the cyber world in search of the best ideas to rejuvenate the romance levels of your relationship from bottom to top.

We are sure you will love their great ideas for all occasions from birthdays to anniversaries, from the first kiss to the proposal and even up to the wedding anniversary. Date Night Ideas will make sure you not only remember Valentine’s Day, but will provide you with ideas for other unforgettable days that will stretch your romantic horizons to the limit.

They’re not only thinking about dinners or flowers... Romance is so much more. They’re thinking bed and breakfasts, weekends away in bushveld tents, romantic times right on the beach…How about high up in the air, from mountain fun to skydiving, from hot air balloons to luxurious helicopter rides and if you are a brave romantic, how about shark cage diving? If you like wine, they’ve got you covered. If live entertainment makes your romantic blood flow, don’t look any further. If you are looking for some out-of-the-box gifts, knock on their door. And if you need help with your wedding – they are perfect.

Let Date Night Ideas infuse your romantic life with their perfect, match-made ideas. Check out Date Night Ideas here and follow and like them on Facebook and Twitter.

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All You Need Is A Spoonful

Fill up your picnic basket without any worries as these cookies are seriously healthy.

We loaded some baking product cash back offers on SnapnSave and thought we’d share a super simple yet delicious recipe with you. 3 ingredients and 3 simple steps is all there is to it:

STEP 1: In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, bananas, and vanilla extract until well mixed.

STEP 2: Mix in oats and chocolate chips.

STEP 3: Make into small balls, put them into the fridge for about 30 minutes and wait until they are chilled.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup peanut butter

2 ripe bananas

2 1/12 cups dry oats

1/2 cup choc chips

Serving: 30 cookies

That’s it! Eat up and enjoy.

(Recipe via Spoon University)

We have a whole bunch more cash back offers waiting for you on SnapnSave. Hurry and find them here.

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Shake Your Money Makers

We’ve loaded this month’s Money Makers along with a whole bunch of regular offers. Hurry and book yours before they get snapped up.

Discover current available offers here: http://bit.ly/1Lo8Hcx

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Are you struggling to make ends meet after the expenses of the festive season?Don’t worry, we’re here to help you get through this difficult time. 

We’ve got you covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner. What’s more, is we’ve loaded some sizzling new cash back offers so you can enjoy these affordable gourmet meals.

Breakfast: Bacon, Egg and Basil Pesto Roll

Let your senses come alive with this oozy egg and bacon roll. What’s more is you can get even more creative by making your very own basil pesto. Get R9.75 back just for your morning breaky.

Get recipe here: http://bit.ly/1KqMOcp

Lunch: Beetroot, Butternut and Feta Salad

This orange and purple combo is a must. It’s yummy, it’s easy and it’s cheap. Substitute the feta with mozzarella and get R9.70 in cash back when buying these ingredients.

Get recipe here: http://bit.ly/1nlAbuI

Dinner: Margherita Tortilla Pizza

Say cheese! A delicious and filling dinner boasting a blend of sensational flavours. You can also substitute the basil for baby spinach. That’s R5.00 in cash back.

Get recipe here: http://bit.ly/1KqLLsY

Get Cash Back On Some Of The Required Ingredients

As mentioned, we loaded a whole bunch of cash back offers including a lot of the ingredients used to make the above shared recipes. Hurry and book your cash back offers HERE so you can try out these recipes and earn a little cash back in the process. 

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A New Year With New Potential

A very happy New Year to all you snappers out there. We hope you had a safe, relaxing and enjoyable break with your loved ones. 

Make It A Cash Back 2016...

We’ve got lots of exciting things planned for 2016, so make sure it’s a prosperous year and rake in the cash back with SNAPnSAVE.

Back To School 

As the little ones will be heading back to school next week, we’ve loaded some great Back To School cash back offers.

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Wishing all our snappers a safe, happy and prosperous 2016! 

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Christmas Recipe Inspiration

For those that will be celebrating Christmas, we thought we’d share some jolly delicious Christmas recipes so you can treat your family and friends this festive season. 

Christmas Turkey  

Take your turkey to the next level with Gordon Ramsay’s special recipe. 

Stress-Free Gravy

Never quite get the gravy right? Find out Jamie Oliver’s secret to making a delicious and simple gravy recipe that can be prepared in advance and frozen until the big day. 

Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Chicken

Talk about combinations! Here’s a roast chicken recipe that will get you a few compliments this festive season. Just be sure to take all the credit :) 

Christmas Stuffing 

Jamie Oliver shares his super tasty stuffing recipe. 

DJ BBQ’s Ham & Winter Slaw 

It doesn’t get any better than a whole ham done on the braai. Find out how you can master it this Christmas with this recipe. 

Get BIG Cash Back On Some Of The Ingredients 

If you’re going to be trying any of the above recipes then you should know that we have just launched our December Money Makers. All of this month’s Money Makers are offering some serious cash back on some of the required ingredients in these recipes. 

You can view our latest offers here: http://bit.ly/1QuRDZh

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Did You Know? 

Two in three till slips get tossed every second. 

Don't act like you haven't done it. You take one enquiring look as if to say one last goodbye to all that money you just unwillingly spent and then proceed to crumple your till slip up and toss it into the first thing that resembles a bin as you exit the shop.

But, who cares about till slips though, they’re worthless. 

You couldn’t be more wrong...or insensitive (shame on you). These till slips work hard, putting in long hours to tell you how much you actually spent when you leave the shop, when all you came for were some black bags. Now they are about to work even harder to give some of that money right back to you:

TAKE ACTION NOW! Stop tossing your till slips and join SNAPnSAVE today to start getting cash back on your shopping, just for snapping your till slips. 

Plus, join SNAPnSAVE in December 2015 and go into the draw to WIN R2500 in your SNAPnSAVE wallet. 

Join SNAPnSAVE HERE. 

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Top Up Your Fun Fund

In South Africa, December is all about family and fun. The problem is that it is also the most financially challenging time of year. Here are 3 simple ways to free up some cash so that you can make the most of your holidays: 

The Gift That Keeps On Giving  

Still haven’t used the gift card you got last Christmas or have half spent ones lying around? Collect them all and make a trip to the shops. Nothing feels better than spending free money you forgot you had. 

Digital Do-Over 

We all have loads of old electronics and gadgets lying round the house. Gather up all your old phones, computers, TVs and other electronics, and take them to your nearest pawn shop. You can also sell them online on sites like OLX and Gumtree. 

Out With The Old 

There are many second-hand groups/communities on places like Facebook or sites such as Ananzi where you can sell your second-hand clothing. Why not make some extra cash by getting rid of last season’s clothes? 

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Going away for the holidays? Don’t leave home without reading these tips first.

Nobody wants to return home from an amazing holiday with family or friends to a mailbox overstuffed with bills, flies buzzing around the rotting fruit basket and half liquified fridge contents. Here’s a few things you can do to make coming back home just as satisfying as that much needed time away.

Give away expiring produce. Put all the stuff thats going to go off into a bag/s for someone who needs it. You won't come home to the swarm of fruit flies that appear the very moment one banana over ripens.

Take out the rubbish. Empty all your bins. Not only will it help you avoid the smell of stale garbage, you don't want to encourage any ants or cockroaches to move in while you’re away.

Water your plants or setup a self watering system. Coming home to a dead fern is depressing. It's easier to plan ahead than to nurse a dehydrated plant back to life. On the same note, if you have a garden that needs a lot of water consider fitting a basic irrigation timer.

Freeze some ready made meals. Because they last thing you want to do when you get back from a long trip is go on another one to an overcrowded shop which could totally mess with your chilled holiday vibes.

Ask a reliable neighbour to keep an eye on things. An overstuffed mailbox is a major giveaway that you are on holiday. For the sake of security ask someone you trust to get your mail every few days. If your neighbours know you are away they can alert you or the police if they see suspicious activity at your house.

Turn off your geyser.  There’s a great debate as to whether turning your geyser on and off every day is worth your while. However there is no doubt you’ll save a lot of electricity tuning it off when you are away for a week or longer.

Unplug the appliances! I don’t mean you need to unplug your fridge, but save some electricity by unplugging things like your TV and Hi-Fi.

Toss fresh flowers. They might look nice now, but the stale smell at the end of the week is not worth trying to save them.

Put some lights on a timer. You never think about how your house appears at night when you’re away. A dark house could indicate to burglars that you are away. Consider plugging a few lamps into a programmable timer, which will turn on and off at specified times, making it look like someone is home.  

Bonus safety tip! 

Deactivate your door bell. Your doorbell may be used by would-be burglars to check if you are home or not. Rather turn it off so they simply assume it doesn't work.

Remember to get cash back on your holiday groceries with the SNAPnSAVE smartphone app! Download it for free here: https://t.co/EFltW49vjP

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WHAT’S IN A LOYALTY PROGRAMME AND ARE THEY ALL CREATED EQUAL?

Is your wallet getting bigger and heavier, but not from your bank balance? Are you being weighed down from all the cards in your wallet? According to a recent survey, the average South African participates in 13 loyalty programmes. 

These days it seems like every business offers some sort of ‘loyalty programme’. Between all the points, cards and redemptions, its so difficult to understand what you are actually getting and trying to figure out which ones offer you the most benefit is like comparing apples with umbrellas.

Luckily to get the maximum benefit for you (and help you save some money in the process) many of these schemes can be used together  to get the most bang for your buck. Here is a brief rundown of the most popular programmes to help you get the best deal.

Loyalty schemes can largely be divided into 2 categories:  Retailer specific reward programmes and Customer ‘Clubs’.    

               RETAILER SPECIFIC REWARD PROGRAMMES:

PICK n PAY SMART SHOPPER PROGRAMME

One of the country’s largest retailer specific loyalty programmes with over 8 million card holders. Shoppers accumulate points based on the amount spent and can be redeemed as cash, discounts on travel or charitable donations. You need to spend R100 to get R1 back in rewards.

PRO’S: There are many Pick n Pay and affiliated stores across the country so it won’t be hard to find a convenient location to redeem your rewards.

CON’S: Your cash back redemption doesn’t happen automatically. You must visit a kiosk to switch your points to cash, travel or charity redemption. You must then physically hand a paper voucher to the cashier. Let’s hope you don’t accidentally forget to hand it over or you may lose your reward.

Get more info here: http://bit.ly/1mO3OCh

SHOPRITE/CHECKERS EEZICOUPONS

Shoppers can get instant shopping discounts via their phone (think of electronic coupons sitting in your phone).  If you want to use one of the coupons, you request a 6 digit code on your mobile and then you give it to the teller for instant savings.

PRO’S: No paper to be lost or forgotten. You can access the ‘coupons’ on the web, your smartphone or via USSD.

CON’S: If you don’t happen to buy any of the featured products on the site, then you don’t receive any discounts.

Get more info here: http://bit.ly/1IXHjQ6

CLICKS CLUBCARD:

A very popular cash back rewards programme with over 5 million card holders where every R50 spent earns you R1 back.

PRO’S: All points are accumulated on the card automatically so no need to check till slips or the number of points that you have. When you’ve accumulated enough points (ie spent enough) the cashier will ask you if you would like to redeem your cash reward. Also affiliated partners also allow you to accumulate points based on your spend to help you rack up the rewards.

CON’S: You must carry your Clubcard with you to get rewards. If you forget your card at home you can accumulate the points at a later date but it’s a bit of a mission. Best to keep the card with you.

Get more info here: http://bit.ly/1JCfXDK

DIS-CHEM LOYALTY BENEFITS PROGRAMME:

You’ll receive discounts on featured products when you present your Dis-Chem benefits loyalty card at the till.

PRO’S: Get additional discounts over and above the shelf price with Dis-Chem partners including selected medical aid programmes and bank loyalty programmes.  

CON’S: No reward based on the amount you spend. You will only receive benefits (ie. 10% off) selected products and you must purchase these to receive the discount.

Get more info here: http://bit.ly/1l6UomL

WOOLWORTHS WREWARDS

Tiered exclusive discounts for card holders based on the amount you spend annually. For example, VIP status (greater than R2500 per month) provides customer centric rewards including 25% off any purchase the month of your birthday and exclusive access to sales prior to the general public.

PRO’S: No points. Move tier status based on all that you buy in the store (not limited to food items)

Get more info here: http://bit.ly/1Qdph4c

                                        CUSTOMER ‘CLUBS’

Membership offers a range of benefits not linked to a specific retailer.

BANK LOYALTY PROGRAMMES

Most of the banks in South Africa offer a range of benefits when you open an account. The rewards vary based on the amount you transact and their affiliated partners.

ABSA Rewards – get cash back from ABSA affiliated partners

Standard Bank U Count – receive cash back on grocery and fuel purchases

FNB eBucks- earn eBucks (points) for all purchases that can be redeemed at affiliated partners

MEDICAL AID SCHEMES

Many of the most popular medical aid schemes offer member benefits often linked to ‘healthy’ life habits such as buying healthy food or getting active.

The 2 biggest, Discovery Vitality and Momentum Multiply offer members benefits such as cash back on healthy food, fuel purchases and gym memberships.

SO, WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO SAVE USING THESE REWARDS?

In theory if you plan ahead and apply multiple programmes to your shopping, you can save a bundle. If you shop at specific retailers, use their loyalty schemes, add in your bank’s reward system and sign up to your medical aid cashback programme you will get loads of bang out of your bucks. 

Finally, before your make your purchases, check SNAPnSAVE for savings over and above all the other programmes and you could potentially get a load of cash back. Now, all you need to do is figure out what you’re going to spend all that extra cash on…

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7 Money Tips For Students

Despite having managed to avoid tertiary fee increases with the #feesmustfall campaign, there are still plenty of financial challenges facing South African students.

Here are 7 tips for all you students out there who are struggling to make ends meet. 

Find ways to earn a little extra income after class. Babysitting, tutoring and waitering can be a great source of income but only if you have the time.  It’s also worth considering starting a small business (e.g. selling handmade jewellery online).

Every cent counts so make sure you collect all your change and use it at the laundry, to pay car guards or tip the petrol attendant. Don’t be fooled into thinking you don’t need the change.

To get the most out of your supermarket shop, stick mostly to value and in-store brands. There are so many recipe ideas using basic food items – check out www.supercook.com – enter ingredients that you have and you’ll get suggestions of what to cook and how to cook it

Staying active and healthy is important for your brain and your body, but if you’re tight on cash, its best to avoid expensive gym fees. Get moving for free at home by using some great online resources (YouTube has some great motivation tutorials) or in the great outdoors (if weather permits).

Make your money work harder by taking advantage of sites and apps that offer coupons. There are actually more coupons available now than ever before. Besides, why pay R10 for something when you can actually get it for R6?

Got things you can sell, or need to buy something for your apartment? Classified apps can help you easily get cash for things you don’t need. You can also buy used goods and save yourself some big bucks.

Take advantage of that student card you carry. You can get discounted rates on a whole host of things around the country (drinks, movies, food, golf, museums etc) – duh!

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The Mac Attack

There aren’t many people who don’t love some good old Macaroni and Cheese. We found 5 delicious and interesting mac & cheese recipes for you to try. 

First, here are 5 fun facts about this legendary dish:

The origins of mac ‘n’ cheese can be traced back to the 14th Century.

The recommended wine to serve with mac ‘n’ cheese is Burgundy wine.

The most popular cheese used in mac ‘n’ cheese recipes is Cheddar.

Mac ‘n’ cheese is the number one cheese recipe in the United States.

In 1993, Crayola named one of their crayon colours “macaroni and cheese”.

Here are 5 different yet equally delicious mac ‘n’ cheese recipes that we’ve found for you: 

The Butternut & Bacon 

This is a yummy way of sneaking some good ol’ veggies into your mac ‘n’ cheese dish without your little ones even noticing.

Get the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1jaIpTs

The Jalapeño-Bacon 

This one’s for the more…we like to call it “mature” palate. If you feel like a little kick you will most certainly get it out of this dish.

Get the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1LpMidO

The Caprese

This is not just your average mac ‘n’ cheese dish. Bump it up a notch with some homemade basil pesto and top it off with some fresh basil leaves to give it that Mediterranean look.

Get the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1PDIihy

Vegan Onion 

Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about our vegans either. How you ask? With a vegan eggplant cheese sauce we tell you. Yummy!

Get the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1YjMXXi

The Crab 

And finally for the seafood lovers. Cream, butter and crab…what more could one ask for?

Get the recipe here: http://bit.ly/1PDKpSn

And by no coincidence we’re running cash back offers on both macaroni (although we’ve chosen the curved shells) and cheese products, so you can try one of the above recipes and earn yourself some cash back in the process (nice!). 

Check our available cash back offers here: http://bit.ly/1I33hlO

Enjoy and please post your mac ‘n’ cheese pics on our Facebook page.