13212667, Yes Posted by sectachrome86, Tue Nov-14-17 07:28 PM
I've tried a few meal subscription services but recently quit them. I suggested this exact thing back in some other post.
Pros of meal subs + Exact portions - I dont have to buy a whole tub of something to use a pinch of it + Saves time shopping + I try new food and recipes I wouldn't have otherwise
Cons - Expensive (shipping, packaging) - The packaging is wasteful as hell. They need to add extra to protect from spills, bumps, and to keep it cool. - Sometimes I dont feel like spending an hour cooking but I'm locked into the subscription and the food will rot if I dont make it fast enough. Ultimately the reason I quit. I threw out an entire recipe more than once because I didnt get around to cooking it within the 3-4 days and it went bad. - I'm single and the smallest option you can get is 2 recipes a week (4 portions). It was really too much and I just wanted 1.
The supermarket idea should be cheaper, have less packaging, and you don't need a subscription. Plus most people are still going to go to the store for some stuff regardless so its not like having it shipped is really saving me a trip.
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