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Anybody subscribe to Blue Apron?
Posted on 10/30/17 at 10:56 pm
Posted on 10/30/17 at 10:56 pm
Looking to try it out. Anybody have any reviews on it?
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Posted on 10/30/17 at 10:58 pm to finchmeister08
Stop being lazy and cook your own meals
Posted on 10/30/17 at 10:59 pm to CapperVin
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This post was edited on 4/9/23 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:00 pm to finchmeister08
Pretty sure they're being sued by a whole bunch of people.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:00 pm to finchmeister08
A buddy at work subscribes to one of blue aprons competitors, I forgot which one. I didn't try the food personally but I saw him cooking it and it all looks legit. He highly recommendends it. The only reason I haven't subscribed is the $$$.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:00 pm to finchmeister08
I heard portion size sucks.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:00 pm to CapperVin
Blue Apron is cooking your own meals.
Most people I've heard that tried it, and similar ones, likes it, but ultimately quits doing it because of the cost.
Give any of them a try. There are quite a few of them.
Most people I've heard that tried it, and similar ones, likes it, but ultimately quits doing it because of the cost.
Give any of them a try. There are quite a few of them.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:00 pm to finchmeister08
Did it for about a month. Just cook your own shite
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:01 pm to finchmeister08
Some of those sites post the recipes. Just buy your own groceries and save the money.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:03 pm to finchmeister08
I've tried them and a couple of competitors. We like them and use them frequently. Great to have different meals without making the same thing every week, not having to plan, and not having to shop. But the biggest problem is that these still aren't super easy or quick to make. Usually take 30-45 minutes of pretty involved cooking, which is not easy with small kids.
Yeah, as others have said, you don't do it to save money. It's still far cheaper than eating out - and you could save money by looking at the recipes online and buying the groceries, but that eliminates the convenience factor for me.
Yeah, as others have said, you don't do it to save money. It's still far cheaper than eating out - and you could save money by looking at the recipes online and buying the groceries, but that eliminates the convenience factor for me.
This post was edited on 10/30/17 at 11:06 pm
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:05 pm to NaturalBeam
Sun basket is better
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:06 pm to NaturalBeam
I’m a single man who lives alone. I already eat out everyday. Mainly because I’m too lazy to clean up when I’m done. 
However, I’ve begun to put on the weight lately so I figured I’d go with a more healthier option.
However, I’ve begun to put on the weight lately so I figured I’d go with a more healthier option.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:24 pm to finchmeister08
Then Blue Apron is a good choice. Don't know much about the competitors. My bro-in-law uses it and when he gets a coupon to send a free week to someone, he sends it to us. As other have said, takes about an hour to cook, the food is really good in my opinion, but it's not a ton of food. Unless you have a small appetite; I'd probably pay for a 2 person subscription. You should have enough for 2 decent sized meals with that
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:35 pm to finchmeister08
I've done blue apron for several months signing up twice and cancelling it twice.
Pros:
1) it's convenient
2) it's good to teach you techniques
3) can introduce you to new ingredients
4) most of it was really good
5) if you're organized, you can suspend deliveries (see last con listed below)
6) seemingly good quality produce and meats
7) pretty good customer service when I got one box with warm shrimp that slid out from between the ice packs
Cons:
1) it can be expensive
2) portion sizes aren't that good
3) most recipes leave you with a lot of dirty dishes
4) not all of it is light and healthy. Several recipes call for pan fried "crispy" meats. I would just grill these instead. Also, lots of carbs, rice, etc.
5) it's not flexible: you have to make any changes to your order a week before delivery. This is what ultimately made me cancel. Yeah, yeah, I get it, be more responsible and plan, but for a product that sells itself on convenience, I found this to be absolutely irritating.
I won't do it again. I just cook for myself (although I did keep the recipe cards for the dishes I really liked).
Hope this helps.
Pros:
1) it's convenient
2) it's good to teach you techniques
3) can introduce you to new ingredients
4) most of it was really good
5) if you're organized, you can suspend deliveries (see last con listed below)
6) seemingly good quality produce and meats
7) pretty good customer service when I got one box with warm shrimp that slid out from between the ice packs
Cons:
1) it can be expensive
2) portion sizes aren't that good
3) most recipes leave you with a lot of dirty dishes
4) not all of it is light and healthy. Several recipes call for pan fried "crispy" meats. I would just grill these instead. Also, lots of carbs, rice, etc.
5) it's not flexible: you have to make any changes to your order a week before delivery. This is what ultimately made me cancel. Yeah, yeah, I get it, be more responsible and plan, but for a product that sells itself on convenience, I found this to be absolutely irritating.
I won't do it again. I just cook for myself (although I did keep the recipe cards for the dishes I really liked).
Hope this helps.
This post was edited on 10/30/17 at 11:37 pm
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:43 pm to finchmeister08
We did it for about 3 months like or a year or two ago. It was great for a young, working couple, but then their recipes started to get repetitive and in some cases indedible,and they got away from their "one pan" approach. I cancelled our account when they had me "making" tortilla chips garnish in the oven for a soup dish.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:50 pm to sneakytiger
Yep, definitely not a "one pan" easy cleanup. Several friends and tried it, and we always joked that step one of every recipe should be to take out every pan and bowl you own...bc the recipe will suggest you dirty them all.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 11:57 pm to finchmeister08
We do Home Chef.
Portions have been good for me because when my wife cooked I'd eat my plate, her leftovers and whatever was left on the stove. How I'm not 300 lbs is a genetic miracle.
Most of the time the portions are just right if you finish and breathe for a while and let it register, but don't know if BA is worse on that.
As for dishes, most of Home Chef is a pan and a baking sheet. Outside of the bare minimum cutting board, at most you go to 3/4 dishes because you need a mixing bowl or small ramekin for juices/mixed condiments.
It's worth it to us to not have to think all the time. It has also saved us on not overbuying on groceries and wasting them. Our fridge is maybe half full now.
Once we have grown kids eating meals we'd probably stop due to expense though.
Portions have been good for me because when my wife cooked I'd eat my plate, her leftovers and whatever was left on the stove. How I'm not 300 lbs is a genetic miracle.
Most of the time the portions are just right if you finish and breathe for a while and let it register, but don't know if BA is worse on that.
As for dishes, most of Home Chef is a pan and a baking sheet. Outside of the bare minimum cutting board, at most you go to 3/4 dishes because you need a mixing bowl or small ramekin for juices/mixed condiments.
It's worth it to us to not have to think all the time. It has also saved us on not overbuying on groceries and wasting them. Our fridge is maybe half full now.
Once we have grown kids eating meals we'd probably stop due to expense though.
This post was edited on 10/31/17 at 12:00 am
Posted on 10/31/17 at 12:36 am to finchmeister08
Neat concept, lots of montony in the meals. After awhile you can tell they make money by filling you up on potatoes and pasta.
Posted on 10/31/17 at 1:22 am to East Coast Band
We do it. Fiancee is a foodsie. shite is good, ate shite I've never dreamed of having. It's high but basically like shopping at whole foods
Posted on 10/31/17 at 2:52 am to vengeanceofrain
I would recommend but not for everyone. Like everyone has said, is pretty spot on.
Portion size kinda suck
Trying new recipes is good
Somewhat convenient
Depends on your situation and from what you said it would be perfect to try out atleast
Portion size kinda suck
Trying new recipes is good
Somewhat convenient
Depends on your situation and from what you said it would be perfect to try out atleast
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