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Karen Kendrick: Our Next Meal Provider Spotlight! MAY 6, 2025 / KELLI NAPOTNIK / 
"Once again, y'all take the mystery out of how to truly BLESS someone with food that makes them happy. I don't plan to wait till another calendar needs to be filled." Karen Kendrick We are so pleased to share our next Meal Provider Spotlight with you. While we often share ways to support you in your meal-taking journeys, part of what makes Take Them A Meal so successful is our users and the experiences they share along the way. Today's spotlight is by Karen Kendrick, who is sharing how our online meal scheduling tool can help make organizing meals for a friend easy! This was the first time she used our website to take a meal, and she loved it!
What is your go-to recipe when taking a meal to a friend? This is the very first time I have taken a meal to a friend using Take Them A Meal. I struggled with knowing what to take until I stumbled upon one of their quick and easy recipes, Comfy in the Kitchen Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche. When I called my friend and asked what kind of meal she would prefer, she requested take-out. When a friend requests a homemade meal, I use this delicious quiche recipe. I've made it three times and I highly recommend it! You can make this recipe even easier by using premade pie shells like these!
What do you send along with the recipe? Any sides or desserts? When considering what side to send along with my meal, I like to pair it with something that will complement the meal. For a quiche, a salad is perfect! Since my friend requested take-out, I ordered sides from a local fast food restaurant. You may be surprised to find that many restaurants offer delicious sides! In Birmingham, the fast food chain Jack's offers green beans and mashed potatoes. For dessert, I asked my friend directly what they were craving. You may find that they prefer fruit over something chocolaty. They could also request something as simple as Oreos, which requires no baking at all! If you would like to dress up store-bought cookies, we love this easy DIY cookie basket made from a paper plate!
What containers do you use to take this meal? I like to use an insulated tote. I love the Take Them A Meal Insulated Tote. It is wide, tall, and perfect for stacking containers. It is a tote that you can leave with your meal recipient for them to easily return any containers in, or it could be left as a gift. If you would like it returned, it's easy enough to add your name to the bag so it doesn't get lost. Taking a casserole? Our team members also love using this meal carrier, or this double meal carrier, perfect for transporting hot and cold casserole items.
What inspires you to take meals to others? A friend organized a TTAM meal schedule when one of us had surgery. I loved that it had a shareable link so anyone who wanted to have a turn taking a meal could easily sign up. This took the mystery out of knowing what details were needed. I wondered why I ever felt stumped when taking meals before! I loved how streamlined the meal schedule made the whole process, and I'm excited to use it again soon.
Any words of wisdom or tips to share with someone new to taking meals? Yes! Listen to their answers, and stick to non-spicy, popular choices unless they have something specific in mind. Making something you've made before is also a great tip because you know they will already enjoy the meal.
If you've never taken a meal before, we hope Karen's story inspires and encourages you! Thank you, Karen, for sharing your experience with us and reminding us that by using our site, even those who are new to taking meals can do so successfully and with ease!
 *The easy ham and cheese quiche Karen made and loves using as a go-to meal!
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