Have you ever had one of those weeks where it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish anything? That’s what my life currently feels like. Despite my to do lists and attempts to plan out my week, something hasn’t been quite right. Luckily, because of an awesome date night at home with Home Chef, I was able to get back on track. Let’s explore that for a second.
When making plans for my blog and my cooking column, I work in batches. That means, one day I menu plan and grocery shop, the next day I cook and photograph meals, on another day I write, then on the last day I edit photos and schedule my posts. I know it seems like a lot but doing it this way has really helped my blogging life and I highly recommend working in batches. This process isn’t only for bloggers either – you can insert this into your schedule no matter what industry you’re in.
Well, this particular week, I was having a difficult time getting anything done. Between meetings (and more meetings) and saying ‘yes’ to way too many things: nothing was getting accomplished at all. Here’s where Home Chef saved the day (no really it did). I love going grocery shopping (I really do) but sometimes it gets a bit cumbersome and interrupts my already tight schedule. With Home Chef you can make a delicious, quality meal without the stress of meal planning or grocery shopping. It’s a win-win.
Are you familiar with Home Chef? If not, allow me to explain a bit:
Home Chef is a convenient meal kit delivery company that delivers everything you need to bring more delicious meals and moments to the table, every single day. Every type of meal you can think of, they provide. From low-calorie and vegetarian meals to heart-healthy and kid friendly meals – there’s something for everyone! Best of all, the meals provided are familiar but with a bit of a twist! For instance, the first meal I tried with Home Chef was a Mexicali cheesy penne (y’all it was so good) but what gave it a little extra flavor and texture was adding yummy tortilla strips on top. It served as a bit of a garnish AND added an extra layer of flavor at the same time.
Are you wondering how Home Chef can save you time and money? Well, besides not having to meal plan and grocery shop, the meals are pre-portioned in each box giving you everything you need to make a meal. Most meals can be made in about 30 minutes and my favorite part: no food waste. You will use everything in the box and it’s perfectly measured out. Game changer. Home Chef also features 15 weekly menu options at $9.95 per serving (that’s 75% more options than Blue Apron and HelloFresh).
Having a date night at home with Home Chef isn’t the only way to enjoy the service. You can use it for entertaining friends by ‘‘doubling up’ your orders for 4 servings instead of 2. You can also try it for lunch. Yep – Home Chef has 5 Minute Lunches like salads, sandwiches and grain bowls that can be prepared at home or in your office in 5 minutes or less. No more sad desk lunches.
Why date night at home with Home Chef is my new fave
When I tried my hand at making my first Home Chef meal, it was so easy I didn’t know what to do with the additional free time I had on my hands. The instructions that accompany your meals makes it pretty foolproof (Ina Garten uses that word a lot so I figured I could too). If you’re the type of person who needs photos attached to your recipes, Home Chef has you covered; the recipe cards have photos with every step. The other thing I love about Home Chef is that it’s not just meals. You can also easily purchase kitchenware, which is especially helpful if you’ve just moved or just starting your cooking journey. Like I said before, Home Chef provides you with everything you’ll need to make a yummy meal. The only additional ingredients your recipe may call for are simple ones like olive oil or salt.
If you’re unsure about trying Home Chef or maybe you just want to test it out before committing, that’s OK! You have the ability to skip a week or pause your service if you want; there aren’t any binding contracts. That’s probably one of the reasons why they were rated #1 in customer Satisfaction from Market Force Information, an independent third-party study.
Can I be honest with you for a second? I’ve been a little apprehensive to try a meal kit delivery service. With my love for grocery shopping paired with my uncertainty of most things, I just wasn’t quite sure if it was for me. I’ll go ahead and admit something I probably have never admitted here (and will never admit to my husband): I was wrong. Home Chef has completely made me a believer so much so, I’ve already started telling my friends about it. I’m heading out of town with some girlfriends in a couple of weeks and I’ve already told John I’ll have Home Chef delivered for him so he doesn’t have to stress about dinner.
Yep, I’m a fan and I’m 100% sure you’ll be a fan too. Ready to give it a try? Click this link to get $30 off (yes, thirty) your first Home Chef order. Just use the code: SHAWANDA30. Bon appetit!
