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The inside of the Local Matters meal kit box that arrived at Alissa's house last week. Photos: Alissa Widman Neese/Axios
If you enjoy subscription boxes like HelloFresh and Home Chef, here's a tasty and affordable local alternative to try.
What I ate: A Parmesan-and-mushroom Dutch baby, which is a baked, eggy pancake with savory toppings.
- It's the meal kit of the month from Local Matters, a nonprofit working to increase Central Ohioans' access to healthy food.
How it works: Order kits online for just $10 apiece and a bright green Veggie Van will deliver them for free within the I-270 Outerbelt.
💠My thought bubble: The recipe was less precise than the strict HelloFresh formulas I'm used to and provided a bit more of some ingredients than I needed.
- That's great if you're a confident cook, but I'm a novice at best.
- Luckily, I called Local Matters to talk through the process and they kindly obliged.
The bottom line: Despite my nervous deciphering, the meal came out delicious! It made enough batter to feed me and my husband, with some leftovers.
Pro tip: The kit included an adorable mini cast-iron skillet to make mini pancakes.
- Yes, but: Considering the 18-20-minute bake time, I only made one and impatiently poured the rest of the batter into a larger skillet.
What's next: I bought a three-month meal kit subscription, so stay tuned for July and August recipes.