Meal plan

Yummy, bite-size fare from Date in a Box.

Photograph: Cinzia Reale-Castello

Sometimes, even ordering in is too tiring: You’ve got to recall where you are in the pizza-Chinese-burger rotation, handicap family members’ dietary preferences and process the inevitable takeout-induced guilt. If you’ve ever wished that home-cooked food could just show up at your door, try one of these services. Problem solved.

Mothers and Menus
Bugaboo? Check. Netto crib? Got it. Nutritious meals to sustain sleep-deprived new moms? We didn’t think so. For $55 per day, Mothers and Menus will bring three wholesome, customized meals—such as pistachio-and-lemon-crusted lamb with couscous, or edamame cakes with apple-wasabi dipping sauce—plus two snacks to your doorstep each morning. The meals are designed to be healthy, boost energy and aid digestion, and can be tailored to meet an individual’s nutritional goals. And yes, they’re for dads, too. (646-522-9591, mothersandmenus.com).

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