4 Questions to Ask Before Meal Planning
Last week I was creating my meal plan, and when I looked at my calendar I was surprised there wasn’t much happening that needed to
Last week I was creating my meal plan, and when I looked at my calendar I was surprised there wasn’t much happening that needed to
A few years ago, I noticed that a tiny moth flew out every time I opened the pantry door. Then I found strange, cobweb-type webbing
We had thunderstorms on Saturday, snow flurries on Sunday, and today it’ll be nearly 70 under a bright blue sky. And, I just noticed peony
Have you ever tried to grow a lemon tree? If you are in the right climate, it can be such a rewarding endeavor. My parents
Several years ago, my teammate Riley and I shared how we create our meal plans to help customers see how we use the program. I
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You want to make the best choices at the grocery store that fit your meal plan and your budget. Trouble is, the words on food
Have you ever gone to a restaurant and come home wondering if you could recreate your meal or dessert at home? Sometimes it’s a fun
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls—an easy appetizer with juicy ground beef, sharp cheddar, and a crispy shell. A Cheesecake Factory-inspired treat perfect for game nights, family dinners,
While a pen-and-paper plan is helpful, I’m here to convince the pen-and-paper planners (or dry-erase and whiteboard planners) that digital planning is better…because it is
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This month we’ve covered lesser known features in the Shopping List, Recipe Book, and Meal Planner to help you get the most out of your
This month, we’re all about showing you some hidden gems of Plan to Eat! If you missed the last two posts, we’ve already covered some features
This month we’re showing you how to use lesser-known features to help you get the most out of your Plan to Eat account! If you
So many New Year’s resolutions center around eating less food. Swearing off sugar. Cutting out carbs. Healthwise, the intentions are good. But the all-or-nothing approach
You don’t need really fancy ingredients to make an elegant dish. This recipe uses economical plain white rice and other wallet-smart selections. It’s a comforting
Plan to Eat has dozens of features to help you create meal plans that work for your family’s schedule and dietary needs. Everyone has a
2023 was a fun and challenging year for The Plan to Eat Podcast. Co-host and Plan to Eat Communications Director, Riley, left the company to
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The Plan to Eat team is taking a holiday break from December 25th – January 1st. We are genuinely taking a break from work and
A lack of cooking skills is a barrier to meal planning for many people. And being able to cook homemade meals is a great goal
Over the past several months, we’ve covered different methods of meal planning like using a planning template, planning around your schedule, planning around what you
Fudge. I don’t know if it’s the perfect smooth texture, the richly chocolate flavor, the way it melts in your mouth, or all of the
It might just be me, but I think holiday punches are underrated. I honestly don’t remember the last Christmas party or New Year’s shindig I
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Meal planning doesn’t need to overwhelm you! Just like anything else, meal planning is a habit you can practice and get better at over time.
The previous installment of our How to Meal Plan Series focused on planning for a small household, serving one or two people. Today, we’re flipping
A traditional charcuterie board is still a popular option for the holiday season. They offer a variety of flavors and textures and allow guests to
Every year at Thanksgiving my mom shoos all of us out of the kitchen so she can cook undisturbed. As the person who cooks the
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There are two kinds of people in the world, you either love leftovers or you hate eating the same thing twice. At my house, we’re
Eat This Much Overview. Eat This Much is a meal planning app that creates macro-friendly meal plans based on your preferences and budget. The program
Welcome back to our How To Meal Plan Series! If you’re interested in reading about other “how to plan” methods, check out these posts: Plan
This week on the Plan to Eat Podcast, we have an interview with Hannah Crum, aka The Kombucha Mamma! Hannah pioneered Kombucha Kamp, an educational
While in NYC over the summer, and after days of indulgent meals, I enjoyed a gorgeous kale salad with roasted rainbow carrots, sheep’s milk cheese,
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About a week ago, my friend and former co-worker, Riley, sent me an audio message (because audio messages > text messages) asking for some side
Butter chicken, also known as murgh makhani, hails from humble beginnings in the 1950s from a restaurant called Moti Mahal located in Delhi. It was
My absolute favorite recipes have a few common traits. First of all, they are made from scratch with simple ingredients that I already have on
My husband’s mother, one of my biggest cheerleaders in cooking and life, gifted me a cookbook that originally belonged to her mother-in-law – The Service
In continuing our series on different ways to meal plan (you can find the previous blog on templates here and the blog on schedules here),
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While everyone has a different planning style, the most common way to meal plan (and the way we often teach) is to plan around your
Craving a big juicy burger but want a healthier alternative that will still satisfy your appetite? These fully-loaded burger bowls are packed with fresh veggies
Are you a fan of really easy or even semi-homemade recipes? What are your go-to recipes when you don’t have a lot of time? Finding
In the hustle and bustle of back to school season, finding the perfect balance between convenience and nutrition can often feel like an uphill battle,
We often get questions about integrating Plan to Eat with a fitness and nutrition tracker like MyFitnessPal. While it’s not in our roadmap to partner
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Paprika Overview Paprika is a recipe management app that lets you collect recipes and generate a grocery list of items. Paprika has apps for iOS,
Vacation Meal Planning Has Its Benefits Do you meal plan when you go on vacation? To what extent? What does vacation meal planning really mean?
Meal Planning for Vacation – Freezer Tips! We all love trying to plan ahead and save a bit of money while on vacation. Meal planning
Everyone has their own style of meal planning. From dinners only to month-long planning, there are endless ways to create a meal plan. And there’s
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Summer is almost here and we’re excited about our gardens growing, munching on seasonal produce, and hosting backyard cookouts. And because of the change of
When it’s grilling season, you CAN have freshly baked bread without turning on the oven! Grilled “Olive Bar” Focaccia is baked in a grill-friendly cast
My husband and I just returned from 3 weeks of vacation where we enjoyed many yummy pastries and cappuccinos for breakfast and bratwurst, schnitzel, or
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Last year, Heidi Priestley wrote to our help site asking for help while preparing a meal plan for a 5-week sailing trip from Mexico to
With warm weather activities and vacations, summer tends to be a season of less meal planning. Taking a break from meal planning isn’t all bad,
It’s blueberry season! Juicy blueberries are delicious for snacking, adding to cereal, oatmeal, and yogurt, but I’m obsessed with blueberry baked treats. It’s right up
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Overview The Mealime app helps you create a simple, no-fuss, meal plan. The app focuses on stress-free cooking, simple grocery shopping, and reducing household food
Fun little trivia for you – did you know that April 18th is known as the birthday of animal crackers? Me either! So, in honor
Hey there, fellow foodies! Are you looking for a delicious way to celebrate the best of the wacky food holidays, National Grilled Cheese Day (IMHO)?
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This month our customers are voting for their favorite kitchen gadget in a March Madness-style bracket. The competition is heating up as the sweet 16
When spring finally arrives, I always look forward to picking fresh strawberries. Our strawberry plants are starting to perk up a bit after winter. Hopefully,
Dublin Coddle is a classic Irish dish that has been around for centuries. It’s a hearty, filling meal that features bacon, sausage, potatoes, and onion…and
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We are hosting the March Gadget Bracket! This bracket will determine our customer’s number one favorite kitchen gadget. At the end of the voting period,
One of the best parts of winter is turning on the oven or firing up the stove and warming the house with smells of slow-cooked
Being from south Louisiana, King Cakes are a normal part of life this time of year! Now, living in another part of the country, I
I know, without a doubt, that if my partner and I are dining out and lobster ravioli is on the menu, one of us will
The ability to calculate nutrition facts for recipes in Plan to Eat is now available! This feature is still in beta and will continue to
Like so many people right now, I started playing with ChatGPT. I began by asking it questions about my hobbies, plot inspiration for a novel
Recent Articles from the Blog Enjoy some of our most recent posts from January 2023 on the Plan to Eat Blog, including tips & tricks,
I started meal-prepping in college when brain space, time, and money were limited. It’s a habit I continue to apply in my weekly dinner process
You can save time and eat better with the help of an air fryer. It’s a kitchen gadget that, without the use of oil, achieves
Winter is not a season that boasts a long list of fresh fruits and vegetables like Summer and Fall. The conditions aren’t right. It’s not
Recent Articles from the Blog Happy New Year! Enjoy some of our most recent posts from December 2022 on the Plan to Eat blog, including
We updated the look of our Meal Planner on the mobile app! This update creates the framework for new features coming in 2023, like drag-and-drop
Last week, we shared three ways to navigate the holiday season with food allergies or restrictions. But sometimes going to other people’s parties and finding
Going to holiday parties and gatherings can be stressful if you have food allergies or restrictions. You might feel like a burden to the host
Recent Articles from the Blog This time of year always seems to fly by! We wish you and your family Happy Holidays as we go
The holiday season is stressful. From hosting gatherings, and giving gifts, to figuring out what to eat every night, this time of the year is
If you have foodies and culinary creatives on your holiday shopping list, we made this guide to help you find the perfect gift. The items
Has this ‘retro classic’ ever really gone out of style? Well, there was that blip in time when eggs had a bad rap, so maybe
Recent Articles from the Blog Enjoy some of our most recent posts from October 2022 on the Plan to Eat blog, including tips & tricks,
We’ve been serving up podcast episodes for a year already! The podcast has been such a joy to work on and we’re grateful for every
At Plan to Eat HQ, we’re transitioning out of Summer and into Autumn. The nights are chilly, but the days are still warm and sunny.
We asked and you delivered! In August, we asked our customers to send us their favorite quick, go-to recipes and we received so many great
Fall is here and with it comes all of the seasonal treats we love. While pumpkin spice is a really popular fall flavor, I tend
When Autumn comes around, we tend to turn our attention to warm spices and baked desserts. If you’re team a la mode, a scoop of
Cooler temperatures mean a higher risk for seasonal illness. And when one person in a household gets sick, you can predict that everyone else will
Recent Articles from the Blog How is it October already? The year is flying by, but we are excited about soup season! Enjoy some of
A hefty grocery bill can mean we have less money to spend on other necessities. You’ve probably noticed your grocery bill adding up more and
When it comes to baking, recipes are important. Baking is a science; the exact amount of each ingredient used matters and can greatly affect the
Do you always use recipes? As a recipe developer, this question goes a little against the grain. But the truth is, I often wing it
eMeals Overview. eMeals is a meal-planning app that provides recipes and weekly menus. Each week, the app provides a new rotation of recipes, you select
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