A few months ago, before pandemic hadn’t been a possibility or pondered, I finally decided to try one of those meal-delivery options.
My buy-in took a bit because I don’t particularly mind eating the same lunch/dinner every day for a week. In the dark months of winter, the program became more appealing than spending every Saturday morning grocery shopping – if the weather allowed.
I endured the targeted pop-up ads (after I curiously clicked) at least once every other day for a few months. Occasionally, I’d re-click and peruse. I made it as far as commitment a few times, but unsurely closed the browser.
The tipping point was an amazing special offer in the absolutely late hours after midnight: a tempting $2.99 a meal.
It was a good deal. It made sense. I did it. I love it.
The plan I signed up for features 3 entrees per week, each designed to feed 2. The variety is super-exploratory and exacting portions beat my tendency to overcook into submission.
It’s plenty for at least 6 great dinners or lunches. Most times, I stretch 3 meals from the presented double serving. Just depends on the cuisine and my stash of supplements.
I’m a somewhat avoider of starchy-stuff like rice and potatoes. So, for those recipes, splitting 2 servings into 3 is a good way to lower the carbs. Add a side salad or a piece of fresh fruit and I’m good.
Trying new recipes has been fun. It’s superbly budget friendly to not have to buy a bottle of Hoisin when a recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons.
Thus, eliminating the annoyance of a half bottle of Hoisin hanging out in the back of your fridge, taunting you to find another valid use for the remainder. That’ll go on for a month or so before it becomes suspect; and maybe even another month after that.
Having fresh herbs and spices in exactly the right amount entirely avoids vegetable-drawer bottom disintegration; see-through storage slime, too.
Like anything else in life, you might run into an interesting issue. You may receive the smallest zucchini you’ve ever seen in your life. Or, one portion might be slightly smaller than the other. On the lucky-side of single, I don’t have to argue with anyone over who’s gonna get the bigger portion.
The good news is that they are super customer-service friendly and always willing to make it right. Even better news, they’re still delivering. Once in 10 weeks, my box was delayed by one day due to business adjustments for Michigan’s COVID-19 stay-home order. *
I’ve made 33 different recipes, so far. And, have only really messed up one. Well, actually I really messed up two, because…
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* I’m now at week 11. Every Plate has regretfully stopped accepting new subscribers, in order to continue to serve existing customers. As disappointing as that seems, it was a rather logical decision. Overpromising/under-delivering is not good business practice. I do appreciate that I continue to receive my subscription.
I’ve not been in a grocery store since March 7th. I’ve not seen the ravaging first hand, nor do I want to. As soon as notice is given, they will reinstate the free boxes of 6 meals I will be able to gift. But, just in case, my referral code is: vuodlbm
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