Exclusive senior discount makes mealtimes even easier
When it comes to mealtimes, it's easy to fall into the routine of always having the same recipes on rotation.
Relying on the same things for dinner can become boring and repetitive very quickly, and sometimes it's difficult to know where to start to expand your cooking repertoire.
On top of this, getting to the grocery shops is getting harder for many Aussies, with the danger of Covid still rife.
Many Aussie seniors are turning to tech to make mealtimes easier, with 70% of Australians leaning on apps for a simpler kitchen experience.
According to a new study, 58% of Aussies are turning to the internet for new recipes and nearly a third (27%) are getting their cooking inspiration from online videos over traditional cookbooks.
On top of this, 60% of older Australians are wanting to become more adventurous in the kitchen, and want to spice up their meal routines.
Enter: HelloFresh.
HelloFresh is a subscription meal service that delivers fresh ingredients to create healthy, delicious dinners right to your door.
HelloFresh customers can choose between a range of meal plans to include up to five recipes a week for up to four people.
Users can choose their weekly meals online, with a huge range of options available to include vegetarian, family-friendly recipes, calorie smart meals and quick & easy options.
Meals get safely delivered right to your door with ease, with each meal’s ingredients packaged individually, and perfectly pre-portioned to exactly what you need to reduce food waste.
HelloFresh orders also come with a dedicated recipe card, showing how to create your delicious meals in an easy to follow guide.
When HelloFresh started offering exclusive senior discounts with guaranteed 10% off each box – saving Aussie seniors up to $600 off their yearly grocery bill – we leapt at the chance to try out the full service for a week.
Plus, even better, if you’re a new customer, you’ll also receive 40% off your first box and 30% off your second.
After trialling HelloFresh for one week, I can confidently say it is the quickest answer to mealtimes I have ever experienced.
I received my HelloFresh box in the mail and everything was packaged perfectly: individual meal kits (that were colour coordinated as well) so I knew which ingredients went with each dish, easy to follow recipe cards, pre-portioned ingredients and refrigerated bags to keep everything fresh in transit.
I selected five meals for two people, and was given a selection of delicious dishes that I had never thought to make before and was excited to try.
Monday’s dinner was the Easy Chorizo & Corn Ciabatta Melt with Pear Salad: a nice and easy meal to ease into the week.
The Italian-inspired meal was full of flavour, with the pear salad adding so much freshness.
The minimal effort dish has since made its way into our weekly rotation of dinners, with the hands-on time being less than 30 minutes and an instant weeknight favourite.
On Tuesday, I made the mouth-watering Haloumi & Tomato Relish Burger with Sweet Potato Wedges.
This irresistible burger was another super quick and easy weeknight dinner guaranteed to beat any takeaway burger cravings.
With minimal ingredients, it's astonishing how this relatively simple dinner could pack such a flavourful punch, but it was an instant winner in my house.
The vegetarian dish showcased a way of making burgers I had never thought of before, and I will definitely be making this dish again.
Wednesday was Mexican night, with Beef Enchiladas with Corn Salsa & Sour Cream on the menu.
This dish warranted a little bit of creative liberty, as I accidentally added the corn salsa inside the enchiladas rather than on top (sometimes it pays to stop and read the recipe card properly…)
Nevertheless, we carry on! These enchiladas were a delicious answer to a Mexican fiesta, with the option to add more spice always available with any HelloFresh meal.
This colourful and delicious dinner is a must-try for any lover of Mexican food, along with a recommendation from yours truly to slow down and read the recipe before you start.
Thursday’s dinner was the Quick Sweet Chilli-Lime Chicken with Sesame Konjac Noodles & Veggies.
This fresh and zingy meal was so quick and easy to make, with the fresh ingredients making a huge difference.
The Asian-inspired stir fry used delicious spices and flavours that I had never thought of using before, and will definitely be added into my next stir-fry.
We finished out the week strong on Friday with the Easy Honey Mustard Pork with Roast Pumpkin, Zucchini & Feta.
Anything with the word “easy” in the title is something I want to be making on a Friday.
This flavourful comfort meal was homey and delicious, and you just can’t go wrong with a fresh twist on the classic meat and veggies dinner.
I could not recommend HelloFresh enough to anyone who is trying to make dinner times easier and more enjoyable, while also injecting some inspiration and creativity into the kitchen.
HelloFresh is now offering a generous seniors discount, which can be activated simply by clicking the “Try Now” button on the home page.
Simply confirm your age to claim the discount and you are good to go!
With a range of inventive dishes that are a must-try for any food lover, or anyone who wants their dinners made quickly and easily, there’s a reason so many Aussies are turning to HelloFresh to have their inspiration delivered right to their door.
Image credits: Hamish Stevens