The first of my reviews is for Door to Door Organics. Oh my goodness - I LOVED this box program! I have to say of all the programs I tried, this is my absolute favorite! Basically you receive your groceries on your door step once a week. You have a base subscription which you can add to each week. Here's the break down.
You sign up for their program - you choose what size box you want to receive, all veggies or all fruit? a mix? Totally up to you. Weekly or bi-weekly deliveries?
Each Friday between noon and 2pm you're able to edit your box. You never now what fruits or veggies you will receive! You have a maximum number of substitutions you can make. Then you can add what ever you want! Milk? Eggs? Bacon? You got it! ALL organic! This includes cheeses, deli meats, chips, salsa, hummus - almost anything you can imagine! Keep in mind the more you add, the more you pay (prices are listed on each item.
You have until 10pm the night before your deliver to make changes to your box - then Viola! It's on your door step! A lot of the items are local, and your order is so fresh that it's not even delivered by UPS, FedEx, or USPS! How awesome?
I've never had an issues with any of my items, I've order fruits, veggies, meat, cheese, spices, oils, yogurt, and snacks. Not to mention the Artisan bread! All were delicious and great quality - some of the fruits/veggies were under ripe, but I can wait a day or two for something to ripen. I'll often but less ripe items at the grocery store to help them last longer.The red pepper hummus I received was fantastic - probably some of the best I've ever had. The artisan bread from a local bakery, Zingermans, was just Ok. There's another local bakery I like better. Like I mention, everything was of superb quality!
Some of the items are a little pricey, but the box subscription it's self is decent. $19.99 for the smallest box + $5 shipping (so $24.99). Keep in mind these are all organic and it's conveniently delivered to you!
The best part of Door to Door Organics is the delivery, especially if you have two little ones like me. I don't have to worry about the three year old asking me for items, or worrying about getting home before the seven week old needs to eat. Plus the excitement I see on my daughters face is priceless. She loves opening the box and seeing all the fruits and veggies. It's a great opportunity for her to learn and try new things, like fennel and fresh ginger!I'm sure the variety changes from area to area - if you live in a large metropolitan area, you probably have more options - especially for fresh breads, meats, and dairy. The more rural of an area, the less options. But that's ok - it's totally worth it!
Overall, I'd say this is a great program for off season produce - when there are no farmers markets with fresh produce. Once Farmers Market season is up an running, I'll be hitting them up for my produce. This will be even more local and Door to Door Organics, and cheaper. Until then, I'll keep ordering!*If you would like to try Door to Door Organics and would like a code for $15 off your first order, please comment with your e-mail address and I can send you a special code which you must enter before completing sign up. All comments containing e-mails are private and will not appear on this blog*
