Why leave the house? The ultimate at-home dinner date

The foundation of every great date is a great meal…at least in our opinion. And after indulging in the 50% off Valentine’s Day chocolate aisle on the 15th, we’re ready to get back on track with our healthy eating resolutions.

A major problem with that is the weather. This cold, miserable, gloomy February weather. TBH it really just makes us not want to leave the house, but then we remember- we don’t have to! With this beautiful thing called online shopping, staying in and cooking a delicious and healthy (and locally sourced) meal has never been easier.

We’ve gathered our favourite online shopping go-to’s to help inspire you to start supporting local- because let’s be honest, it’s never been so easy (or important)!

THE MAIN COURSE

Getting down to business, we’re here to say that the most important part of the meal is the meat. It’s the star of the show, we all know it. It’s even more of a star when it can be ordered and delivered overnight, too! truLOCAL is hands down the easiest to use, high-quality, sustainable meat delivery out there. This service connects you right to the source, allowing you access to local producers and suppliers.

How does it work? Build your own box as you browse through their vast selection of steaks, chicken and wild-caught fish. That way you can include exactly what you want it to, but the hardest thing will be narrowing down your selection- because when we say vast selection, we mean it. Sure, they’ve got the standard 100% Grass-Fed Striploin Steak, Pork Back Ribs, Whole Chicken, and Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon, but oh boy, there is so much more.

Our personal faves are the Wild Caught Shrimp, Chipotle Mango Marinated Chicken Breasts and Hidden Root’s Cheese & Leek Chicken Sausage. But if you’re REALLY looking to impress your date, then we recommend ballin’ out and stocking up on Organic Filet Mignon and Wild Caught Atlantic Sea Scallops- but hey, that’s just our opinion!

THE GREENS

Obviously, we know that your meal can’t ONLY be meat, so let’s move on, shall we? Our next stop is produce because our mother’s telling us to “eat your greens!” apparently stuck. Shopping locally allows you access to produce in their peak season, ensuring you flavourful and fresh vegetables every delivery. That’s why the SPUD Best of Alberta Produce Selection is our favourite produce box around.

THE DESSERT

No meal is complete without dessert, but it’s hard to come by sweet treats that satisfy your cravings without blowing your entire New Years resolution diet. That is until we discovered Switch Grocery. They, like everyone else, LOVE food. Period. But they understand that finding local products that are Keto and Paleo-friendly is almost impossible in stores.

If you’re looking for something pre-made, go no further than the Coco & Al Chocolate Peanut Butter and Coconut Lime Cake Truffles. If you and your dinner date want to spend the rest of the night baking like cute little lovebirds, then Good Dee’s baking mixes are an absolute necessity (especially the Chocolate Brownie and Snickerdoodle Cinnamon Cookie mixes).

Anyways, we’ve got to go clean the drool off our desks now, so happy shopping!