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I’ve tried 7 popular food-delivery boxes. From HelloFresh to Purple Carrot, here’s how to choose the best one for you.
- Food-delivery boxes are a great way for me to save time on grocery shopping.
- I’ve tried seven of the popular services on the market, and HelloFresh and Blue Apron feel gourmet.
- Other food boxes required too much time and effort or weren’t really cost-effective.
If I’m not at my desk writing, out for a jog or bike ride, or in active dad mode, you can usually find me in the kitchen.
I cook at least 15 meals a week for my family of two vegetarians, one person who loathes mushrooms (disclosure: that’s me), and one kid who’d eat sushi for breakfast, lunch, and dinner were that feasible.
The kitchen is my happy place, but far too often, I find myself rushing to get a decent meal on the table on weeknights — let alone go to the store to find all the ingredients.
My favorite solution to the age-old problem is meal-delivery boxes. I’ve tried seven popular brands on the market, and they’re all a little different.
Here’s how the boxes stack up — and how to decide which is best for you.
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