I had no I idea what to expect with my first try at cooking
with Blue Apron. I cook a little. It’s usually simple things like fish and
vegetables, spaghetti, baked chicken and sweet potatoes. I figured I was pretty
prepared to be a Blue Apron chef. I was, but then I wasn’t. So here are some preparation
tips that I think you should know before you begin this cooking experience:
1. There is a good
amount of prep work. Foods are fresh, so you will have to chop up all of the
vegetables and peel and possibly mince them. This leads me to…
2. You may need
certain kitchen tools that the average person may not have. For example, I didn’t
have a zester, or mortar and pestle, or a vegetable peeler. You can also do as I
did and just improvise with what you’ve got at home.
3. You will be
multitasking a lot. Try not to get too frustrated. The recipes call for you
to do a couple of tasks at the same time. You may want to try cooking with your
significant other, family or a friend.
4. Make sure you have
enough small bowls, large pans and pots. Again, you will be multitasking,
so you want to make sure you are prepared. I didn’t have the small glass bowls
that are pictured on the recipes, so I just used Tupperware.
5. They expect for
you to already have some ingredients. Olive oil, salt, and pepper are the
items I have come across so far. Make sure you have these in your kitchen
because they do not come in your Blue Apron package.
I hope this information has helped. I figured it was important
to share this before posting the recipes. If you have any questions, please feel free to
share them. Bon Appétit!
