Planning & Prep
Refine your routine with tips to get you through the week. Learn about the connection between grocery lists and budgeting, find lunchtime inspo, understand food labels & more.
Planning & Prep
What is Meal Planning and Why is It Important?
Meal planning sounds like a simple habit to get into, and for people who have always done it, it's something that probably comes pretty naturally. Indeed, for habitual meal planners, the idea of not planning out what they and their families are going to eat before visiting the grocery store is probably unnerving. But if you were a habitual meal planner, you wouldn't be reading…...
Oct 8, 2021
Planning & Prep
Ingredient Weight Chart: Common Food Conversions
It’s no surprise that baking and cooking involve multiple steps — you have to measure each ingredient accurately to ensure the recipe turns out right. While a few extra chocolate chips or a sprinkle of…...
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Planning & Prep
Grams to Cups Converter [Cooking Calculator + Charts]
Quick Answer How many grams are in a cup? There are 250 grams in 1 cup according to the metric system. Measuring cup? Check! Baking dish? Check! Dry and liquid ingredients? Check! It’s time to…...
Jan 24, 2023
Planning & Prep
Turkey Cooking Time Calculator: Thawing, Stuffing & Roasting Explained
Turkey…check! Stuffing…check! Roasting pan…check! It’s time to make the tastiest feast for your loved ones to enjoy. But, wait! How long should you cook your turkey? How do you thaw your meat? Thankfully, we have…...
Nov 21, 2022
Planning & Prep
Oil-to-Butter Conversion: Guide to Butter Substitutes
Pausing your cooking to convert ingredients is never fun. Perhaps your recipe calls for oil, but you only have butter in your fridge. What happens if you’re making pancakes and you only have oil? Thankfully,…...
Nov 10, 2023
School Resources
How To Get Groceries Delivered to Your Dorm (Quickly and Cheaply)
As a college student, the last thing you want to do is go to the grocery store between studying, attending classes and having fun with friends. Going off-campus is a hassle and long lines at…...
Aug 30, 2023
Planning & Prep
Pizza Calculator: How Many Pizzas To Buy or Make
Feeding a crowd isn’t an easy task — you can wind up having too little or too much food. While leftover pizza is always tasty, it’s not the most cost-effective. We created our pizza calculator…...
Oct 10, 2023
Planning & Prep
How To Get Groceries Delivered to Your Hotel Quickly
When you’re on vacation, the last thing you want to do is go to the grocery store. Whether it’s a full day at the theme park, soaking in the sun at the beach or shopping…...
Aug 30, 2023
Planning & Prep
55 Packed Lunch Ideas for Easy Meals on the Go
While buying lunch out is convenient, packing your lunch has plenty of advantages. You can choose healthy (and still delicious!) foods and save money at the same time. But sometimes it can be hard to…...
Oct 4, 2021
Planning & Prep
Instacart Business Partner Spotlight: Industrious shares how to make the perfect office charcuterie spread
If there’s one thing Industrious knows, it’s charcuterie. And as part of our new Instacart Business partnership with the famed flexible workspace provider, Industrious is offering expanded and elevated food and beverage experiences to the…...
Aug 17, 2023