Meal Box Critiques

I am a fan of meal ingredients delivered to my door for me to cook.  I do not have to think hard about what I want to eat.  I do not have to go shopping.  I DO get to try new foods, preparation techniques, recipes, and ingredients.

My favorite mail-order meal company is… (Drumroll)…. Plated. My choice is based on quality (great ingredients, portion sizes, taste, recipes to choose from). But I realize that my pick is not the best for everyone. If you want quick meals, try Hello Fresh. You want choices for children and ultimate flexibility? Try Chef’d. If you want new and exotic tastes, try Blue Apron, Marley Spoon, and Plated. If you are worried about packaging – try Terra’s Kitchen.  Even the containers that hold the food can be sent back to the company and reused. The two companies that I cannot recommend are Home Chef and Green Chef. Home Chef had poor quality ingredients. Green Chef had no flexibility on recipe choices. If you try any of these companies – let me know! Now I want to hear your opinions!

See my other pages for specific critiques of the boxed meal kits I have tried.