I've tried 7 popular food-delivery boxes. From HelloFresh to Purple Carrot, here's how to choose the best one for you.

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• Food-delivery boxes are a great way for me to save time on grocery shopping.
• I've tried seven of the popular services on the market, and HelloFresh and Blue Apron feel gourmet.
• Other food boxes required too much time and effort or weren't really cost-effective.

If I'm not at my desk writing, out for a jog or bike ride, or in active dad mode, you can usually find me in the kitchen.