Trying A Meal Service for the First Time

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I’d like to say that I decided to try a meal service because I don’t want to brave the stores during the pandemic. . . . . buttttt really I’m getting tired of cooking and thinking up things to have for dinner.

The Freshly’s Meals come already prepared, not frozen, and you just heat and eat. The earliest I could get them was a week out from when I ordered, but they come consistently every week after that.

PRICE: With a $20 off coupon code I found online for first time users, 10 meals came out to $86. $8.60 per meal. Cheaper than junky take out 🙂 (use my referral link for the same deal)

ARRIVAL

They were delivered the day they said they would be and had layers of ice packs inside. The website says the box will stay cold for up to 12 hours past delivery. So if it sits outside for a while its ok.

1ST MEAL– Heartland Turkey Meatloaf w/ Cheesy Broccoli and Chive-Cauliflower Mash

TASTE: this was very good. I actually thought I was eating mashed potatoes until I started posting the pictures to this blog and saw they were cauliflower! Very flavorful and hearty.

2ND MEAL: Steak Peppercorn w/ Sautéed Carrots/French Green Beans and Red Mashed Potatoes.

TASTE: This meal was SOOOOO good! The steak was tender and juicy and the vegetables had such good flavor. The entire thing tasted like a restaurant! I plated this one to be fancy. This meal was definitely the favorite.

3RD MEAL: Sausage Baked Penne w/ Sauteed Zucchini & Spinach

TASTE: This was really good. It wasn’t too greasy, just the right amount of oil and flavor from the tomato sauce. The sausage wasn’t overpowering and heavy either. Reminded me of something from a restaurant just not as heavy.

4TH MEAL: Baked Turkey Meatballs w/Butternut Spirals & Eight-Veggie Ragu

TASTE: These were very tasty. The squash and vegetable medley had a nice flavor and the noodles weren’t soggy (like they often are with these types of things).

5TH MEAL: Homestyle Chicken with Mac & Cheese and Green Beans

TASTE: This was breaded in Cassava flour, delicious and juicy. The green beans had a great flavor and the mac and cheese tasted homemade.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Well thats it! 5 meals. I really loved this service for several reasons: I never had to try and figure out what to make each night for dinner, these were quick and felt like a restaurant meal, the meals tasted great and the ingredients and nutrition facts were better than take out.

I’ve already selected my next 5 meals to be delivered! I highly suggest trying this or something like it for a change. Especially during the pandemic when eating out isn’t always an option. Me and my husband refer to these meals as going on a “Freshlys date.”

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