Isn't Thai takeout still cheaper? Isn't it less expensive if I shop for the ingredients myself?
Recently we set out to put these myths to rest - take a look:
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Cook!
Grilled Steak with Shitake Mushroom Sauce, Truffle Mash and an Organic Spring Mix Salad with Blue Cheese and Peaches
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Cost |
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Entrée kit, with sides |
$14.95 x 2 |
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Soup or salad |
$4.25 x 2 |
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Delivery |
$4.95 x 1
Delivery to downtown SF |
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Sales tax |
$0.00 |
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Gratuity |
$0.00 |
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Total cost |
$43.35 |
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Time required |
20 minutes |
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Pros
- No leftover or wasted ingredients.
- No shopping, standing in line, chopping, measuring or marinating – we do it for you.
- High quality ingredients – many natural or organic.
We give you the nutritional details.A delicious home-cooked meal family or friends.
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Do-it-yourself
Grilled Steak with Shitake Mushroom Sauce, Truffle Mash and an Organic Spring Mix Salad with Blue Cheese and Peaches
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Ingredients |
Cost |
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Flank Steak (Natural) |
@$7.99 per lb |
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Organic Shitake mushrooms |
@$14.99 per lb |
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Organic potatoes |
@1.29 per lb |
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Organic milk |
@$3.99 for ½ gallon |
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Butter |
@$5.89 for 4 sticks |
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Olive oil |
@ $9.99 for 34 oz bottle |
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Truffle oil |
@$34.99 for 16 oz bottle |
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Cream |
@$1.79 for 8 oz container |
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Dijon Mustard |
@$2.89 for 8 oz bottle |
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One bunch parsley |
@$1.99 per bunch |
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Organic spring mix |
@$4.99 per lb |
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Blue cheese |
@$12.99 per lb |
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Pecans |
@$4.99 for 6 oz |
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Organic peach |
@$4.99 per lb |
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Salad dressing |
@$2.99 for 8 oz |
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Organic red onions |
@$1.99 per lb |
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Total cost |
$100.76 |
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Time required |
2 to 3 hours
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Pros
- Cost-effective if you do use all the ingredients
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- Shopping and standing in line, chopping, measuring and preparing
- Several dishes and utensils to clean-up
- Potential for lots of waste from surplus ingredients
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Mid-range Restaurant
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Cost |
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Entrées for two |
$18.00 x 2 |
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Appetizers for two |
$7.00 x 2 |
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Sales tax @ 8.5% |
$4.25 |
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Gratuity @ 18% |
$9.00 |
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Total cost |
$63.25 |
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Time required |
1.5 to 2 hours |
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Pros
- No prepping, cooking or clean-up.
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- A lot more expensive than Cook!
- Little-to-no nutritional info provided
- Parking fees
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Inexpensive Ethnic Delivery
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Cost |
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Entrées for two |
$10.95 x 2 |
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Appetizers for two |
$4.95 x 2 |
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Sales Tax |
$2.70 |
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Gratuity for delivery |
$2.00 |
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Dlivery fee |
Varies |
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Total cost |
$36.50 |
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Time required |
45 minutes
Depending on how far away your restaurant is |
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Pros
- No cooking needed and little clean-up.
- Relatively low cost – especially if you don’t need appetizers
- Requires little planning
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| Cons |
- Food meant to be enjoyed right away is often delivered long after it is prepared.
- Lukewarm food may need to be re-heated.
- Organic and natural ingredients are not the norm
- No nutritional info provided
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