So, I was invited to a Dream Dinners party, for today. I've been intrigued by these places...mostly because when I come home from work I'm usually too tired to make a meal and I resort to premade packaged stuff, which of course isn't very healthy. So, I accepted the invitation and picked out my food online. Then, I decided I kind of wanted to try another local competitor, to compare price, food, convenience, etc. I went online and found Super Suppers in my area. I figured I wouldn't really have the time to do the self assembly for them, so I arranged to pick up 6 meals on Friday (Yesterday). I did so, and found out they didn't even offer the self assembly option anymore, which honestly, is quite ok with me. I'd probably switch to having Dream Dinners assemble the food for me in the future anyways.
So, I picked up my 6 meals from Super Suppers yesterday, and loaded them in my freezer. The staff at SS was really friendly and helpful, but did trash DD a little. Whatever, he wants to be successful...I'm just not one to trash other insurance companies when I sell a policy. Seems tacky.
Today I met my friend and some others at Dream Dinners. I had prepicked the 6 meals I was going to assemble. If I'm being honest, it was nice to see my friends, but a pain to assemble the food myself. I kind of prefer the pre assembled option, which Dream Dinners also offers. Most of the assembly was pretty easy, but it took about an hour. Compared to time at home, I'm sure I save a bunch of time, but I can't imagine doing this once or twice a month. If it were with friends I could see that, but I had three friends there, and really didn't get to chat with them at all...you are too busy making sure you are following the recipe. The food did look really good when I was done. The true test will be in the tasting when we make it of course.
Has anyone else tried the self assembly food places? What are your thoughts?
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I understand what you mean about not being able to chat it up with friends... The first few times you go to any assemble yourself place,you do find yourself burried in the instructions, but after that, you get the hang of it and find yourself being more social.
I hope you have a wonderful Dream Dinners experience. It is the ultimate buy in bulk and save way to have a home cooked dinner and does cost less than buying the same ingredients at a grocery store. It is also very eco friendly, so much less packaging when you buy in bulk. We actually have children on our tasting panels; it is amazing to see what kids will really eat. We put kids in a box when we only feed them "white foods". Don’t miss our new Dream Rewards program, where you will receive gifts and other specials. You can get even more ideas on my blog Take care. http://stephanieallen.wordpress.com/
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