The Plan to Eat Podcast

We’re doing something fun this week! We've picked some food and cooking videos for each other to react to. Hot takes, honest opinions, and a lot of tangents.We’re also sharing some exciting news about former podcast guest Dr. Kristen Saxena, whose new book The Happier Meal comes out November 17th. Get more info and order your copy of her book here: https://www.happiermealbook.com Listen to Kristin's interview on the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1869657/episodes/13040499Get 50% off your Plan to Eat subscription from November 27th - 30th! Learn more and get the sale price here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-saleSign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPODContact us: [email protected] with Plan to Eat online:InstagramFacebookPinterest

This week we’re talking about the way social media has romanticized cooking and maybe made it more stressful. We love finding recipes online, and we’re not here to throw recipe creators under the bus. But there’s a gap between a 30-second reel of a perfectly plated meal and what happens in the kitchen on a Tuesday night.We get into why those recipes look so easy and what’s happening behind the scenes of food content. We also talk about what we actually think makes a good meal, why your autopilot dinners are nothing to apologize for, and how to use social media for recipe inspiration without letting it set the bar somewhere unrealistic.Get 50% off your Plan to Eat subscription from November 27th - 30th! Learn more and get the sale price here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-saleSign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPODContact us: [email protected] with Plan to Eat online:InstagramFacebookPinterest

This week, we cover three scenarios where we hear meal planning hesitation: people who hate cooking, people who cook for one, and people managing food allergies or dietary restrictions. For each one, we dig into what actually makes it hard and share practical ways meal planning can make it a whole lot easier instead of adding to the stress.We also cover some kitchen confessions on how we shortcut recipes and share your feedback on those confessions too! Enjoy!Get 50% off your Plan to Eat subscription from November 27th - 30th! Learn more and get the sale price here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-saleSign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPODContact us: [email protected] with Plan to Eat online:InstagramFacebookPinterest

We're back! In this episode, we recap our summer meal planning, what shifted for each of us, and how we're resetting our approach heading into Fall. We make a case for doing a pantry clean-out now, why Fall is actually a smart time to stock up on holiday baking staples, and how to use what you already have to stretch your grocery budget a little further this season.We also geek out a little over our favorite planning tools, from paper planners to sticky notes, before wrapping up with a rundown of everything new in the Plan to Eat V4 app, including new customization features, recipe photos on the planner, and some shopping list updates we think you're going to love. Enjoy!Get 50% off your Plan to Eat subscription from November 27th - 30th! Learn more and get the sale price here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-saleSign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPODContact us: [email protected] with Plan to Eat online:InstagramFacebookPinterest

This is a replay episode, and with grocery prices where they are right now, we thought it deserved another listen.In this episode, we share what our meal plans looked like during a week of strict budgeting, and walk through all the ways we cut costs without sacrificing good food. We talk about shopping your freezer and pantry before you make a list, carrying one ingredient across multiple meals, keeping your recipe list simple, and going into the store with a focused mindset.If you've been feeling the pinch at the grocery store lately, this one is full of practical ideas you can put to use this week.Get 50% off your Plan to Eat subscription from November 27th - 30th! Learn more and get the sale price here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-saleSign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPODContact us: [email protected] with Plan to Eat online:InstagramFacebookPinterest

This is a replay of one of our favorite episodes! Even though we're heading toward the end of summer, there is still so much fresh produce available and plenty of reason to give this one a listen.We walk through everything that's in season during the summer, talk about farmers' markets and CSAs, and why they're worth exploring. We get into how to pick a good melon, which vegetables you can regrow right on your counter, and do a mini deep dive on eggplant and cherries that includes some facts we think will genuinely surprise you. We also share a handful of summer recipe ideas to help you make the most of what's still fresh and in season. Enjoy!Get 50% off your Plan to Eat subscription from November 27th - 30th! Learn more and get the sale price here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-saleSign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPODContact us: [email protected] with Plan to Eat online:InstagramFacebookPinterest

This week we're talking about building a meal system, which goes beyond the weekly task of picking recipes and making a grocery list. A meal plan is the action. A meal system is the infrastructure behind it, and having one makes everything work so much better.We walk through all the pieces that make up a meal planning system:Your planning routineRecipe organizationYour grocery shopping strategyFallback mealsYour household realityCooking habitsYour planning toolsThe goal is to help you figure out what your system can look like based on your real life. We hope you enjoy!Get 50% off your Plan to Eat subscription from November 27th - 30th! Learn more and get the sale price here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-saleSign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPODContact us: [email protected] with Plan to Eat online:InstagramFacebookPinterest

This week we're talking about planner personalities! After years of talking to Plan to Eat customers, answering dinner dilemmas, and reading your emails, we've noticed some pretty distinct patterns in how people approach their planning. We put together five meal planning personality types, and we think you're going to recognize yourself in at least one of them.We walk through each type, the pros and cons, and make the case that most of us are actually some combination depending on the season of life we're in.If you think there's a meal planning type we missed, we'd love to hear about it at [email protected] 50% off your Plan to Eat subscription from November 27th - 30th! Learn more and get the sale price here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-saleSign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPODContact us: [email protected] with Plan to Eat online:InstagramFacebookPinterest

This week we're trying something a little different! We each picked a topic to deep dive into without telling the other person what it was, and we're sharing what we learned live on the podcast. Riley kicks things off with a deep dive on food cravings. What they actually mean and what your body might be trying to tell you. We talk through what common cravings like sugar, salt, carbs, red meat, and dairy could signal about your nutrient levels, and why kids might actually be the best at listening to their bodies.Then Roni takes us through a breakdown of every type of onion and when to actually use them. If you've ever wondered why a recipe calls for a shallot instead of a yellow onion, or why your onion tastes "hot", we've got answers!If you have a topic you'd like us to deep dive on, send us an email at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Get 50% off your Plan to Eat subscription from November 27th - 30th! Learn more and get the sale price here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-saleSign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPODContact us: [email protected] with Plan to Eat online:InstagramFacebookPinterest

Sometimes, the meal plan doesn't make it to the end of the week, but in this episode, we're getting into the reasons why and what you can do about it so your whole week doesn't go off the rails.We walk through six of the most common reasons meal plans fail, from not planning at all to planning so rigidly that there's no room to breathe when life gets in the way. We talk about why looking at your schedule matters so much, how to include your family in the process, and why somebody else's meal plan from Instagram probably isn't going to work for your household. Plus, we share some practical ways we've pivoted our own plans midweek. Enjoy!Get 50% off your Plan to Eat subscription from November 27th - 30th! Learn more and get the sale price here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-saleSign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPODContact us: [email protected] with Plan to Eat online:InstagramFacebookPinterest