Why should I choose Foodies?
- All meals are assembled with fresh and raw ingredients. When baked, grilled or sauteed at home you are getting the same great taste as if you had labored all day in the kitchen.
- All recipes are assembled, frozen and taste tested by our families and friends before making it to a Foodies menu. Unlike franchise meal assembly, we are able to listen to customer requests and are always experimenting with different dishes to provide our customers with a variety of tastes. It we don't love it, it doesn't get put on our menu by a "behind closed doors executive".
- Foodies offers both fresh and frozen meals. There are no required number of meals and you don't have to sign up to assemble anything. Foodies prepares all meals in advance. A five minute visit to our store and your dinner dilemma is solved.
- Not only does Foodies offer side dishes to compliment our monthly entrees but we also offer appetizers and desserts for unexpected guests, that party that crept up on you or for an impromptu gathering.
- Foodies was the first meal assembly kitchen in St. Petersburg but found our customers appreciate the value and convenience of already prepared meals. We have seen many other stores come and go. Our loyal and happy customers attest to our staying power.
Can Foodies save me time?
- Advance preparation takes most of the customer work out of the meals. We do the meal testing, planning, shopping and prep work like chopping and slicing. We also prepare ingredients when they require advance attention, like simmer sauces, par-boiling noodles and browning meats.
- Entrees can be frozen for up to six months. When you are ready to cook an entree, simply remove it from the freezer, thaw overnight and follow the cooking instructions on the label. Our entrees require only basic preparation such as baking, simmering, sauteeing or grilling. Meats that require more time may be slow cooked in a crockpot.
Can Foodies save me money?
We buy high quality ingredients at wholesale prices and pass the savings on to you. And since we're preparing for many customers at once, you can try new recipes and eat a more diverse menu without the hassle of buying those jars of spices you only use once!
At Foodies, all entrees and sides are packaged 2-3 servings per container. Feel free to mix and match. No 8 or 12 meal packages required. Buy only what you need, what you have space for, what you want!
- $10 per entree
- $5 per side dish
- Desserts from $8-10
- Appetizers starting at $4.00
Buy a meal and a side and we'll give you a dollar off!
Geez, the drive through is on the way home!
Foodies is far superior to drive through take out and at a more economical cost. Consider four hamburger combo meals packed with calories, fat and sugar at a cost of $20. Or how about fried chicken, two sides and some bread for $20. Maybe pizza suits you better. $20 please. Or try a Foodies entree and side for $14.00. Add a bagged salad from the grocery store and provide a healthy, delicious dinner full of variety to your family instead.
We offer superior ingredients like restaurant quality meats, poultry and seafood, which are a grade above that which consumers can purchase at the grocery store. We use only real flavorings, juices and extracts and often choose fresh herbs over dried. We use fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible and add no preservatives during meal assembly (although canned ingredients like chicken broth and other staples may already contain some).
My kids are so picky!
- We focus on creating seasonal menus with a wide appeal. We also like trying out new and interesting combinations and flavors. We present customers with at least fourteen different choices each month, including our Signature Dishes, Kids Korner favorites and Dessert of the Month. While some of our meals are a bit more sophisticated than others, our kids have tasted and given thumbs up to the majority of our dishes. Some surprised even us!!
My spouse expects a big meal.
The USDA suggests a portion serving size of 3 ounces (equivalent to a deck of playing cards). Foodies meals are generously portioned as follows:
- Chicken dishes contain over a pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Pork dishes contain one pound of tenderloin or three 6-ounce pork chops
- Seafood dishes contained one pound of shrimp or two 8-ounce fillets
- Beef dishes contain one pound of cubed or ground beef
We are trying to eat more balanced meals.
Nutritional information is provided for each entree prepared by Foodies. The calories listed are per serving based on the number of servings listed.
I'm struggling with a diet. Can I still eat at Foodies?
Please do! We've calculated a quick and simple guide for your weight loss program. It's called EZ SCORE.
We have made the following assumptions:
Portion sizes are based on four ounces of raw protein unless otherwise listed.
The serving size will vary from the "Serves ____" listed. Please take note of the EZ score serving portions.
There will be a 25% reduction in size after cooking to a three ounce portion of protein.
The EZ SCORE calculation is made utilizing fiber, calorie and fat counts.
It is the responsibility of the consumer to correctly portion out the entrees they take home as some proteins may not be cut to size.
I'm single. Can I eat at Foodies?
Absolutely! Our entrees are conveniently packaged in containers which serve 2-3 people. All entrees, after cooking, can be repackaged in their original containers or put into microwave safe containers for quick reheating. Voila. Lunch is served.
If you can plan ahead, Foodies can help. Our monthly menus are posted online at least one week in advance. Simply give us a call with your meal selections 48 hours in advance of the first of the month and we will be happy to package your meals in single serving containers. There will a .60 surcharge for each division to cover costs of the additional packaging.
I don't have time for frozen food. Can I still eat at Foodies?
Have we got the answer for you!
We offer a fresh entree of the day. These meals are prepared in our kitchen in the morning and never see the freezer. They are ready to be popped in the oven when you arrive at your front door.
Visit foodies.net, glance at our sandwich board as you pass by the store or give us a call at 209-1418 for the fresh entree of the day.
