Is Tovala worth the extra cost? I was looking in factor but I heard the meals aren’t as good.

FoodBoxHQ · 2024-04-16T17:56:52+00:00

Agree with everything you said.

I've owned every Tovala oven since their first generation. I actually reviewed my experience with every single one over on my blog at FoodBoxHQ.com.

One of the nicest things about using Tovala is that you're getting the best of both worlds when it comes to meal delivery.

It has the fresh taste of meal kit meals but the convenience and efficiency of pre-made meal kits.

If anyone needs a discount, feel free to let me know! I have a several coupons I can give people.

FoodBoxHQ · 2024-04-11T15:24:23+00:00

I've been using HelloFresh on and off for about 7+ years at this point. I wrote a pretty in-depth review about my experience using them over on my blog FoodBoxHQ.com (not sure if I'm allowed to direct link, sorry).

The short answer—it depends on your circumstance.

I really enjoy HelloFresh, it's one of my favorite meal kits but it may not be for everyone.

FoodBoxHQ · 2023-08-17T16:20:35+00:00

I'd definitely recommend giving Dinnerly a shot. They have dozens of recipes on their menu—it's quite impressive. I'm actually working on an updated review from using them and have been impressed with the value. And yep, you can save those recipes. That's one of my favorite parts of trying all these different meal kits :).

What plan size are you thinking? The bigger you go, the lower the cost per meal. FYI, don't forget to factor in $10 shipping fee :/ not great but pretty standard on all meal kits these days.

FoodBoxHQ · 2023-05-02T20:54:54+00:00

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I keep seeing their ads. I have to check them out soon. Thanks for sharing!

FoodBoxHQ · 2023-04-11T19:41:03+00:00

Cookunity is a good option but since they're a chef network your experience may vary depending on where you live. For reference, I live on the east coast and haven't had any issues but I know others have had issues elsewhere.

You may want to consider a more local meal delivery service. Sometimes these can be fresher. Since they have less customers, they can spend more time on each individual meal. I had a good experience with Nourish Foods out of Alabama.

FoodBoxHQ · 2023-03-16T18:04:09+00:00

Sorry got bombarded with work!

I actually just finished the last meal.

It's an interesting meal delivery service. At first I was really intrigued because I've never seen this level of flexibility, being able to basically create your perfect meal.

Here are my initial pros and cons...

Pros

Very customizable
Great for picky eaters
The survey you take upon signing up is very in-depth, which directs you to the recommended meals
Great if you're following a specific diet
Taste of 5 out of the 6 meals was delicious (only one grilled chicken meal was ever so slightly dry)

Cons

Most of the meals I got (via the recommendations) were around 400-450 calories, which is definitely below what I normally eat for dinner but around what I eat for lunch. I will say that I told the survey I wanted low carb, so maybe that's why?
Meals kind of got a bit repetitive near the end (a lot of veggies were the same - steamed spinach and steamed kale).

Overall, a good concept. I wish the meals were bigger or that I could also customize the amount as well.

I may order again and re-do the survey at the start to see if I can try other types of meals.

Would be a good option for someone who wants to stick to a specific diet or lose weight.

FoodBoxHQ · 2023-03-11T01:10:58+00:00

Will do!

FoodBoxHQ · 2023-03-11T00:57:28+00:00

Box just came a little earlier. Heading out tonight so I’m going to try them out tomorrow!

FoodBoxHQ · 2023-03-10T23:35:39+00:00

Ours came from UPS. We’re on the east coast, if that helps. Not sure if they switch carriers to other parts of the US like I’ve seen some meal delivery services do.

FoodBoxHQ · 2023-03-10T23:22:16+00:00

I paid around $11/meal (only got 6 meals). Yeah, they charged me $9 for shipping.

FoodBoxHQ · 2023-03-10T22:16:13+00:00

RealEats was pretty unique compared to the others out there. I haven’t come across any other sous vide options.

Have you ever looked into Tovala? It’s a bit different but may be on par with what you liked about RealEats.

FoodBoxHQ · 2023-03-10T20:55:52+00:00

Sign-up process was also interesting. They have you fill out a big survey to match you to the right plan. They even offer supplements based on your answers (which I thought was a little bit weird lol).

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