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by vlahmot 3202 days ago
I've only used BlueApron and HelloFresh but the quality of the ingredients has been comparable to stuff picked up at Safeway.

The real value for me besides time saved (and the insane coupons/free meals) is using ingredients that I wouldn't have otherwise picked up. I'll just grab button mushrooms most of the time but getting some different variety is nice.

I also usually grab the store brand meat because its cheaper. It's not like the grass fed organic whatever isn't there, I just usually won't pick it up.

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I’ve been subscribing to Blue Apron for about six weeks. Really enjoy it. It’s cut down on our food waste, healthier portioning (I love about 9 pounds) and I’m getting more diversity in my diet. Pre-planning your meals and grocery shopping takes a lot of time and mental work. This kind of cook-by-numbers approach takes away a lot of mental resistance that has you eating out more often. Plus, I’m learning a lot.
The quality at my local Kroger and WalMart are inferior to the quality of the meal delivery meats and vegetables.

I use HelloFresh, HomeChef, and Plated.