The Plan to Eat Podcast

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Oct 2026

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A podcast about meal planning, family dinners, grocery shopping, and cooking more meals at home. Join Roni and Riley for practical conversations about weekly meal planning, saving money on groceries, reducing food waste, and making dinnertime easier. Each episode shares simple strategies to help you save time in the kitchen, use the food you already have, and stress less about what’s for dinner. Contact us at podcast@plantoeat.com.

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October 28, 2026Episode 14336 min

#143: Has Social Media Romanticized Cooking?

This week we’re talking about the way social media has romanticized cooking and maybe made it more stressful. We love finding recipes online, and we’re not here to throw recipe creators under the bus. But there’s a gap between a 30-second reel of a perfectly plated meal and what happens in the kitchen on a Tuesday night. We get into why those recipes look so easy and what’s happening behind the scenes of food content. We also talk about what we actually think makes a good meal, why your autopilot dinners are nothing to apologize for, and how to use social media for recipe inspiration without letting it set the bar somewhere unrealistic. Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

October 14, 2026Episode 14256 min

#142: Meal Planning for People Who...

This week, we cover three scenarios where we hear meal planning hesitation: people who hate cooking, people who cook for one, and people managing food allergies or dietary restrictions. For each one, we dig into what actually makes it hard and share practical ways meal planning can make it a whole lot easier instead of adding to the stress. We also cover some kitchen confessions on how we shortcut recipes and share your feedback on those confessions too! Enjoy! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

September 30, 2026Episode 14138 min

#141: Back to the Podcast: Summer Meal Planning, Planning Tools, and App Updates

We're back! In this episode, we recap our summer meal planning, what shifted for each of us, and how we're resetting our approach heading into Fall. We make a case for doing a pantry clean-out now, why Fall is actually a smart time to stock up on holiday baking staples, and how to use what you already have to stretch your grocery budget a little further this season. We also geek out a little over our favorite planning tools, from paper planners to sticky notes, before wrapping up with a rundown of everything new in the Plan to Eat V4 app, including new customization features, recipe photos on the planner, and some shopping list updates we think you're going to love. Enjoy! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

September 16, 202634 min

Replay: How to Stick to a Strict Grocery Budget

This is a replay episode, and with grocery prices where they are right now, we thought it deserved another listen. In this episode, we share what our meal plans looked like during a week of strict budgeting, and walk through all the ways we cut costs without sacrificing good food. We talk about shopping your freezer and pantry before you make a list, carrying one ingredient across multiple meals, keeping your recipe list simple, and going into the store with a focused mindset. If you've been feeling the pinch at the grocery store lately, this one is full of practical ideas you can put to use this week. Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

September 2, 202634 min

Replay: How to Make the Most of Summer Seasonal Produce

This is a replay of one of our favorite episodes! Even though we're heading toward the end of summer, there is still so much fresh produce available and plenty of reason to give this one a listen. We walk through everything that's in season during the summer, talk about farmers' markets and CSAs, and why they're worth exploring. We get into how to pick a good melon, which vegetables you can regrow right on your counter, and do a mini deep dive on eggplant and cherries that includes some facts we think will genuinely surprise you. We also share a handful of summer recipe ideas to help you make the most of what's still fresh and in season. Enjoy! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

August 19, 2026Episode 14026 min

#140: You Need a Meal Planning System (Not Just a Meal Plan)

This week we're talking about building a meal system, which goes beyond the weekly task of picking recipes and making a grocery list. A meal plan is the action. A meal system is the infrastructure behind it, and having one makes everything work so much better. We walk through all the pieces that make up a meal planning system: Your planning routine Recipe organization Your grocery shopping strategy Fallback meals Your household reality Cooking habits Your planning tools The goal is to help you figure out what your system can look like based on your real life. We hope you enjoy! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

August 5, 2026Episode 13929 min

#139: What's Your Planner Personality? 5 Meal Planning Personality Types

This week we're talking about planner personalities! After years of talking to Plan to Eat customers, answering dinner dilemmas, and reading your emails, we've noticed some pretty distinct patterns in how people approach their planning. We put together five meal planning personality types, and we think you're going to recognize yourself in at least one of them. We walk through each type, the pros and cons, and make the case that most of us are actually some combination depending on the season of life we're in. If you think there's a meal planning type we missed, we'd love to hear about it at podcast@plantoeat.com . Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

July 22, 2026Episode 13837 min

#138: Deep Dives: Decoding Food Cravings and Choosing the Right Onion for Every Recipe

This week we're trying something a little different! We each picked a topic to deep dive into without telling the other person what it was, and we're sharing what we learned live on the podcast. Riley kicks things off with a deep dive on food cravings. What they actually mean and what your body might be trying to tell you. We talk through what common cravings like sugar, salt, carbs, red meat, and dairy could signal about your nutrient levels, and why kids might actually be the best at listening to their bodies. Then Roni takes us through a breakdown of every type of onion and when to actually use them. If you've ever wondered why a recipe calls for a shallot instead of a yellow onion, or why your onion tastes "hot", we've got answers! If you have a topic you'd like us to deep dive on, send us an email at podcast@plantoeat.com . We'd love to hear from you! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

July 8, 2026Episode 13734 min

#137: The Most Common Meal Planning Mistakes (and How Fix Them)

Sometimes, the meal plan doesn't make it to the end of the week, but in this episode, we're getting into the reasons why and what you can do about it so your whole week doesn't go off the rails. We walk through six of the most common reasons meal plans fail, from not planning at all to planning so rigidly that there's no room to breathe when life gets in the way. We talk about why looking at your schedule matters so much, how to include your family in the process, and why somebody else's meal plan from Instagram probably isn't going to work for your household. Plus, we share some practical ways we've pivoted our own plans midweek. Enjoy! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

June 24, 2026Episode 13642 min

#136: Tips for Hosting a Summer Potluck or Cook Out

This week, we're talking about one of our favorite parts of summer, getting together with people over food. In this episode, we're getting into all things potlucks and group gatherings, from the nostalgia of food to the practical side of actually hosting a group meal. We talk through what makes a potluck successful, what dishes hold up well (and which ones you might want to reconsider), how to handle dietary needs for your guests, and why a themed potluck might be the best idea you haven't tried yet! We also get into the stressful parts of hosting, and share some advice for making it feel more enjoyable and less overwhelming. Listen to Linda's interview about party planning and hosting here! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest