Melissa Joulwan Quarterly Box Review #EAT01

Hi Liz,
You mention a coupon code but don’t specific what it is. Has it expired?
Thanks!

I’m reading Quarterly’s twitter. The November theme is “Good Morning” and the value is over $60.00.

Liz, try the ghee! It has a nice buttery flavor and I love to cook eggs with it. I have also used it to make a great buffalo sauce with just ghee and hot sauce. I learned about ghee when I did a whole30 and now it’s in my regular rotation of cooking fats including coconut oil. The Paleo diet has taught me to avoid conventional oils that are highly processed, too high in Omega 6 or that oxodize under high heat. They are so bad for you! Also…I am loving every item you put in your MSA Quarterly box! It would be cool if you included one of your favorite food/snacks that avoid dairy or gluten in an upcoming box!

I was hesitant to sign up for her box because I am not completely Paleo, I am closer than most people, but not all the way there. I do like that she included the coconut butter and the ghee though because I have been wanting to try both of those and just never took the plunge. I think this would introduce me to new things I haven’t tried and maybe simpler ways to get things I make now. Thanks for sharing with us!

Liz, would you please add this sub to the swap site if not already in progress? Thanks!

I’m not paleo or gluten-free but the Primal Packs look interesting. I’m always looking for convenient, nutrient-dense snack options. I’m going to check them out.

Just an FYI on the value for food boxes – it is most likely due to the small profit margins in the grocery industry. The average net profit margin in a conventional grocery store are around 1%. The products in these boxes probably have a higher profit percentage than that, but much lower markup than beauty, clothing, jewelry, etc.

Paleo is so totally the opposite of the way I eat. Yeah, I cook from scratch but — no meat, lots and lots of dairy, legumes are my main protein source (well, OK, they may be competing with dairy), and whole grains are not my enemy.

So, thanks for the review — there’s no way this box would work for me. And that’s good to know, too!

I knew I should had subscribed! I signed up for the second box. Ghee is very good for you if you can tolerate it. Some can that have a dairy intolerance. I make my own chicken broth and never thought about adding ginger. I will have to try that. I think she did a great job in selecting the items. I also like that she included a knife.

Liz, if you don’t want the white anchovies, I’ll swap ya! 🙂 That box looks marvelous.

Also, if you have an intolerance to dairy, ghee will likely be OK for you. I suppose it depends on how severe a reaction you get from dairy products. It IS technically dairy, it’s the same as the clarified butter you get at fine seafood restaurants for dipping shellfish like lobster or shrimp.

I use Ghee all the time in my Indian dishes and my German Christmas cookies. It’s a great product!