Razors Edge ★ Posted October 15, 2021 Share #1 Posted October 15, 2021 ...and get our first delivery on the 25th. Hoping this is good enough for the @Square Wheels clan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 15, 2021 Share #2 Posted October 15, 2021 Vegan and gluten-free? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted October 15, 2021 Share #3 Posted October 15, 2021 Are purple carrots acidic or basic? One year, our school system ran out of money for supplies and I needed an acid-base indicator to teach the kids to titrate solutions. So I bought a red cabbage, ran it through a blender, and squeezed out the red liquid. The kids weren't crazy about the cabbage smell, but they were able put several drops of the juice into a solution to tell when it was acidic (red cabbage juice) or basic (blue-green cabbage juice). On the other hand, hydrangeas turn red or pink in basic soil and blue in acidic soil. I don't know what purple indicates. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted October 15, 2021 59 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Vegan and gluten-free? All vegan, and gluten free is "optional": 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted October 15, 2021 Share #5 Posted October 15, 2021 3 hours ago, MickinMD said: I don't know what purple indicates They are trying to be all inclusive politically. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 16, 2021 Share #6 Posted October 16, 2021 Sounds good. I find these to be harder and more time consuming than advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 8:24 PM, Square Wheels said: Sounds good. I find these to be harder and more time consuming than advertised. It is ALWAYS harder and more time consuming for sure. If it is just me doing the work, I double the time they claim. Usually, I am just the sous chef, so I am able to let my wife focus on the tougher stuff, and I make sure all the other stuff is prepped, ready, and cleaned for her. That keeps it closer to reality. But, realistically, it is time well spent for most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted October 17, 2021 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: It is ALWAYS harder and more time consuming for sure. If it is just me doing the work, I double the time they claim. Usually, I am just the sous chef, so I am able to let my wife focus on the tougher stuff, and I make sure all the other stuff is prepped, ready, and cleaned for her. That keeps it closer to reality. But, realistically, it is time well spent for most. I also am the sous chef and chief bottle washer, so I usually just stay out of the way of the creative end of meal prep. When I fend for myself it is either raw veggies/big salad or something extremely simple like pasta or egg noodles primavera/siciliano, ie a bunch of stuff dumped on pasta or egg noodles. If I am really adventurous, grilled chicken legs or thighs with S&P are marvelous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted October 17, 2021 Share #9 Posted October 17, 2021 I never quite understand these services. What do they save you? Thinking up meals? Grocery shopping? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Airehead said: I never quite understand these services. What do they save you? Thinking up meals? Grocery shopping? Exactly that - coming up with the menu, creating the grocery list, doing the shopping. A win-win-win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted October 17, 2021 Share #11 Posted October 17, 2021 Just now, Razors Edge said: Exactly that - coming up with the menu, creating the grocery list, doing the shopping. A win-win-win. I would give you a weekly meal plan and grocery list for free. One of my favorite past times is planning attractive meals. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted October 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Airehead said: I would give you a weekly meal plan and grocery list for free. One of my favorite past times is planning attractive meals. And box it up and send it to me? That'd be great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted October 17, 2021 Share #13 Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 9:53 AM, MickinMD said: I don't know what purple indicates Starch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted October 17, 2021 Share #14 Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 5:24 PM, Square Wheels said: Sounds good. I find these to be harder and more time consuming than advertised. I agree. I’d just eat the Buffalo cauliflower without the added quesadilla and drizzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted October 17, 2021 Share #15 Posted October 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: And box it up and send it to me? That'd be great! Sorry, that part is beyond my capacity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted October 17, 2021 4 hours ago, MoseySusan said: I agree. I’d just eat the Buffalo cauliflower without the added quesadilla and drizzle. Where is the fun (and bonus flavor) in that???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted October 17, 2021 Share #17 Posted October 17, 2021 My problem is that I am the nutrition department, planning to presentation. My wife seldom will even give a hint as to what she would like, but if I prepare something she doesn't want she will say just me some cheese on bread, or potato salad, or some other crap. Meantime I have double the amount to eat by myself. Her like list is very limited, and far from healthy. Enough bitchin, I haven't gone to bed hungry in years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 17, 2021 Share #18 Posted October 17, 2021 7 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Exactly that - coming up with the menu, creating the grocery list, doing the shopping. A win-win-win. Are you lazy?? Or you just hate thinking for yourself? I get it. The tech industry sucks your soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share #19 Posted October 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dottles said: Are you lazy?? Or you just hate thinking for yourself? I get it. The tech industry sucks your soul. It's a HUGE convenience factor. Without a doubt, unless you enjoy shopping (like Mick), and enjoy eating well, then you should be doing it. But folks can do what they like. I can only say it has worked supremely well for me for 8 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 17, 2021 Share #20 Posted October 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: It's a HUGE convenience factor. Without a doubt, unless you enjoy shopping (like Mick), and enjoy eating well, then you should be doing it. But folks can do what they like. I can only say it has worked supremely well for me for 8 years now. My wife loves doing all the work. But this seems like a good option when I request she gets some down time. Is it any good? Do you like it? Is it a national company? Where the heck do they serve?? Can I get it in Bellingham? Also, can i get some ground beef on that cheese?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 17, 2021 Share #21 Posted October 17, 2021 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/purple-carrot-review#recommendation Looks like these are some of the competitors. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-meal-delivery-service#A-quick-look-at-the-best-meal-delivery-services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 18, 2021 Share #22 Posted October 18, 2021 For salad kits -- these are very good. I recommend them highly. https://www.taylorfarms.com/chopped-kits/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share #23 Posted October 18, 2021 13 hours ago, Dottles said: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/purple-carrot-review#recommendation Looks like these are some of the competitors. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-meal-delivery-service#A-quick-look-at-the-best-meal-delivery-services Yep - there are a BUNCH of meal delivery services - from totally DIY to just pop in the oven/microwave. We've really only done a few - Blue Apron (one of the original and the best) and Hello Fresh (good, less work and less complicated) and now Purple Carrot. Blue Apron suffered from a switch to an inferior delivery company in our area, so we dumped them after 8 yrs. HF uses a great delivery service, so the box arrives early in the day ready for the first meal to be made that evening. We'll see with PC. 14 hours ago, Dottles said: My wife loves doing all the work. But this seems like a good option when I request she gets some down time. Is it any good? Do you like it? Is it a national company? Where the heck do they serve?? Can I get it in Bellingham? Also, can i get some ground beef on that cheese?? Not Purple Carrot - their angle is vegan - but absolutely can go with HF or BA and get meat and cheese galore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 18, 2021 Share #24 Posted October 18, 2021 10 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Yep - there are a BUNCH of meal delivery services - from totally DIY to just pop in the oven/microwave. We've really only done a few - Blue Apron (one of the original and the best) and Hello Fresh (good, less work and less complicated) and now Purple Carrot. Blue Apron suffered from a switch to an inferior delivery company in our area, so we dumped them after 8 yrs. HF uses a great delivery service, so the box arrives early in the day ready for the first meal to be made that evening. We'll see with PC. Not Purple Carrot - their angle is vegan - but absolutely can go with HF or BA and get meat and cheese galore. I don't mind doing vegan for about half my meals. That's half the crap I'm putting into my body. Fish and/or some chicken is ok in my diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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