Meal Kit Delivery - Is it Right for You?

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Is a meal kit subscription worth it?  Is it right for you?  What are the pros and cons?  Honest review, not affiliated.

I’ve tried Hello Fresh and Green Chef … here is what is Fantastic and what is a Flop.

(Unfortunately, there is also one Fail.)

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Fantastic

  • Choose your meals from a pre set selections

  • Recipe cards are step by step

  • Reuse the great menu ideas

  • Eat out less

  • Learn to cook

  • Ship to a new location when you travel

  • HUGE Fun family activity

  • Gift idea for wedding gift or baby shower

Flop

  • Cannot choose ingredients specific (and some of the ingredients are “if-y” as you’ll see in the video)

  • Very little vegetables and lots of starch, not in line with Powerful Plate. Plan to add your own vegetables.

  • Time waster: Remember to choose meals IN ADDITION to still grocery planning and shopping for breakfasts, other meals and snacks. 

  • Green Chef - says “organic” - but actually the veggies are organic, the meats are conventional.  You are what your dinner ate.

The Fail? Listen in for the shock I got.

Is it for you?

New to cooking or want fewer meals to plan - definitely try it.

Want to switch from eating out as often? Definitely try it

Want new ideas for menus? Yes.

Travel a lot? Yes.

Want something the kids can get in with you easily?  Yes.


Not for you?

If you cook often already, have a mix of menus you are already happy with, have ingredients you are particular about, it is probably not a fit.