Recently, I was lucky enough to be invited to try out Blue Apron, a meal delivery service that brings to your door, everything you need to cook innovative, seasonal, and healthy meals. Truth be told, as much as I love creating my own recipes and cooking delicious dinners (hopefully that is obvious!), it’s challenging for a couple reasons. First off, there is that whole “I have a full-time job” thing. Most nights after an early morning rise, a full day’s work, and a workout, my cooking creativity level is right around “buttered noodles.”
Secondly, beautifully interesting and delicious dishes often involve at least one ingredient that most normal cupboards don’t hold. How many of you have bought a bottle of champagne vinegar, a jar of tahini, or a $27 baggy of saffron in order to make one recipe and then never used it again? I mean, I’m ashamed to admit I’ve spent as much as a meal out on the town for four in order to get all the little pieces to make one meal for myself at home. The perfectly portioned and sometimes rare and expensive ingredients provided made this second gripe non-existent.
Alright, let’s getting into more of the details of my Blue Apron experience and I’ll tell you more about how it all works! I’ll also toss a pretty sweet discount your way, courtesy of the kind folks at Blue Apron, to try it all out yourself..