Before deciding to become a Blue Apron subscriber, I was a typical New Yorker—I was an order-in addict. The delivery service from my corner diner was faster than most room service at any five-star hotel. I love the convenience of this mostly urban activity, but I wanted to do better.
For years I tried to get into the whole cooking-from-scratch process, but it was not something I enjoyed. For one, I didn’t trust myself when shopping for ingredients. I always bought too much of one spice or too much of another ingredient, and they would inevitably rot in my refrigerator and need to be discarded. Then, when I did cook, I resorted to simple meals like broiled fish and salad. One thing for sure, my meals were super healthy but very boring. And there I was—back to ordering take out.
About a year ago, a friend introduced me to Blue Apron. Blue Apron is a meal delivery service that provides you with all the ingredients, in exactly the right proportions, that you need to make a delicious meal. It seemed like the perfect solution for me.
From the moment I received my first delivery, I was hooked. It fits my lifestyle to a T and satisfies my need for healthy, appetizing variety. Each Monday I receive my delivery that contains all the fixings and the instructions needed to prepare three delicious recipes. Blue Apron offers several flexible options—you can choose traditional, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free menus, two-person or family-size portions, and the delivery day that works best for you.
With Blue Apron I did a mental turnaround — I gave up my take-out addiction and I have become a fan of cooking. Every time I think of my attitude shift, I remember the recipe book, The Joy of Cooking. With Blue Apron, I can actually connect joy, cooking, and myself in a sentence. This service transformed my feelings of inadequacy in the kitchen to feelings of confidence—I’ve even begun to experiment a bit and consider myself to be a chef-in-the-making! Now I look forward to cooking!
Using Blue Apron is like being in my own personal cooking class where I feel totally set up for success. The prep and cooking process are so simple and easy to follow and the meals are absolutely delicious. Most of all, preparing meals for myself using the quality ingredients that Blue Apron delivers each week makes me feel good about myself. In addition to saving money, I now have the peace of mind that I’m taking care of myself.
While the practical benefits of Blue Apron are undeniable, especially to a novice like myself, the brand’s long-term value is clearly enhanced by the promise I keep to myself each time I prepare a meal—my commitment to improving the quality of my life.
Questions to Consider
- What factors have contributed to the growth of services like Blue Apron, Plated, and The Portable Chef?
- What products and services have helped to improve the quality of your everyday life?
- How do you nurture and take care of yourself each day?
