Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
Will I really save time and money using Dinners In Thyme? Absolutely! Dinners In Thyme saves 20 to 30 hours each month. We eliminate the hours you would spend trying to figure out what to cook (menu planning), fewer trips to the grocery store, which means fewer impulse purchases, reading recipes, prepping ingredients, cleaning up your prep area, and in many cases, you get to throw away the pan! For those of you who make frequent fast food stops, that means less of those too! You also GAIN 1 ½ to 2 hours of relaxation, fun and fellowship each month! 12 meals in two hours? I don't believe it!!! Yes, believe it!!! We do all the work so you don't have to! The shopping, chopping, planning and clean up. The only knife you will use is the one at the dinner table. You'll assemble all 12 meals in two hours or less while keeping the quality you demand for your family. After all it is a home-cooked meal. What do I need to bring to a Dinners In Thyme session? Not much! We make it simple. Dinners In Thyme supplies all the food and your disposable freezer containers. You will need to bring a cooler or laundry basket to transport you meals home. We do offer a wonderful insulated bag for purchase just check that option when checking out. We will provide you with a (very cute) scarf to cover your hair or you may bring a clean hat from home. Your health is important to us and our local health department. Health laws require appropriate hair restraints to be worn while preparing food. What type of cooking skills do I need? I'm guilty of take out/fast food. None! We provide easy step-by-step instructions for you follow. All you do is measure, mix and store. Can I get my entreés to go? Yes, you can! You can just register online for a pick-up session or you can call your Dinners In Thyme store to place your order. You can even request us to leave out the onions! We will have your entreés ready for you when you arrive at the store. We also offer pre-assembled meals from our take out freezer, check your local store for availability. Do you have a trial session? - Is there an option to sit in and observe before I commit? Yes, please stop in anytime during a scheduled session. One of our friendly staff will walk you through the process. If you choose you may assemble an available meal for just $15.00 or pick up an already prepared meal from our freezer. Can I get more then one of a menu item? Absolutely! We do however limit our premium selections to two per entree. If you wish to purchase additional ones, contact us so that we may accommodate your special needs. Do I need to purchase another freezer to fit all these extra meals? Absolutely not! Just give your freezer a quick cleaning by throwing away any items that are unidentifiable. That will free up valuable space for your meals. Each meal is stored in a freezer safe Ziploc Gallon bag or foil pans. Remember, you will be storing a few meals in your refrigerator for the week. What do I do if I'm sick or can't make my session? We understand life happens. If you cannot attend your scheduled session just give us a call as soon as possible so we can reschedule for another time or, we would be happy to assemble your meals for you for a minimal fee. What if I don't have childcare, can I bring my children? Imagine making 12 meals without a child tugging at your leg! Just remember this is your "thyme" to enjoy the company of other adults. We have taken into consideration this dilemma, that's why we offer a variety of sessions to accommodate all of our customers. We encourage children over the age of 12 to come and help. However, due to local health department regulations children under 12 are not permitted to attend sessions. If we find a demand we will gladly open sessions for this purpose called "Kids in the Kitchen". Please let us know if this would be of interest to you. What options do you have for vegetarians? Each month we include several dishes that are either vegetarian or can easily be changed to become vegetarian. For instance, in many of our dishes, the meat can be left out and substituted with Tofu, vegetables, beans or a starch such as rice. How do you handle food allergies? Many of our customers deal with food allergies as well as our own family members so we completely understand. Please inform us when you schedule your session. A list of ingredients are available for you to review before your session. We will be happy and do our best to help you make any adjustments and/or substitutions to your entrees. What if someone in my family doesn't like an ingredient? No problem. You are in control of what goes into your meals. If you love garlic, add more. If you hate onions, leave out onions. You may substitute ingredients with the exception of meat/poultry/fish to fit the special needs of your family. Can my children get dinner ready? Yes! If your child can make macaroni and cheese they can cook a Dinners In Thyme meal. The cooking instruction label is very easy to follow so when you get in from work you can have a hot meal waiting for you. Imagine that! 317 Federal Road, Brookfield, CT 06804 203-740-2233
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