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On 7/24/2017 11:10 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 7/22/2017 7:45 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Here's an article which states they aren't all that. And no, they won't
>> make you and your children have a better time together.
>>
>> http://time.com/4863064/amazon-meal-...apron-cooking/
>>
>> Meanwhile, sorry but I'd rather not. I'm pretty good putting meals
>> together without someone sending ingredients in a box.
>>
>> Jill

>
> I joined Home Chef not because I can't put a meal together but just so
> that a couple of nights a week I didn't have to think about what to do
> for dinner. I was less then happy with the service even though the
> recipes were good and I really liked getting just the right amount of
> ingredients to make what I wanted without waste if I couldn't use
> something later. The reason I don't use them anymore is because a few
> times the order was very late and even after I'd gone to bed for the
> night. I'd get a text that my order was delivered and I'd have to get
> out of bed and unpack everything. The last order that was late was an
> entire day late and the ice bags were thawed and the meat was very close
> to being room temp. I emailed to complain and no one bothered to respond.
>

I understand the concept. Sounds like you had a really bad experience.
I really don't want to rely on the post office, UPS or FedEx to
deliver the ingredients for a meal. What if you had company? What do
you say? "I'm sure the dinner ingredients will be here soon... um,
around 7, 8, maybe 10 O'clock". Meanwhile, have some chips and dip.

Jill