what does /ck/ think of blue apron/hello fresh/other box-of-ingredients subscription services? I think the portions are too small...
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Expand. I think it's a complete waste of money, but never tried it.
I like the idea, but it seems a bit pricey and I've heard of people getting rotten/spoiled ingredients.
That said, being able to experiment with things you might not ordinarily make seems like a great way to expand and fill out your repertoire. I'll be honest, though, I'd be pissed if one of the meals I paid so much money for was that carrot and kale salad.
Seems a bit tacky to me, and totally destructive to a budding cook's versatility. Supposing you're cooking for someone and they want a substitution due to allergies or preference. If all you have are the specific ingredients/instructions/skills for that exact recipe, you're fucked.
It also seems patronising to have a recipe source hand you all the ingredients in a box, like you're not smart enough to buy them yourself.
Still, I'm sure there's a big market for it. Until they start properly teaching cooking in school, there will always be a lot of people who have no idea how a kitchen works.
