NEW YORK, August 18, 2014 – Time Inc. is partnering with Plated.com to create custom branded meal kits featuring recipes from Real Simple, the lifestyle brand devoted to simplifying life, and Cooking Light, the epicurean brand positioned at the intersection of great-tasting food and good health. Plated will deliver ready-to-cook ingredients for recipes from Real Simple’s “A Month of Dinners” feature in the September issue and Cooking Light’s “Start Your Year Off Light” feature in the January/February 2015 issue, making it even easier for consumers to cook recipes from their favorite brands.

“We’re excited to join forces with this innovative brand to super-serve consumers by pairing the trusted content of Real Simple and Cooking Light with the convenience of Plated’s meal delivery service,” said Real Simple Publisher Charlie Kammerer.

“We’re stoked to bring to life the mouth-watering meals that Real Simple and Cooking Light have been serving to millions of Americans for years. This is an exciting opportunity for us to push the convergence of online and offline food,” said Plated.com Cofounder and Co-CEO Nick Taranto.

Meal kits for twenty recipes from Real Simple’s September issue will be available for order on Plated.com beginning August 10 and will be delivered throughout the month of September. In addition to quality ingredients, each order will include an easy-to-follow recipe and tips from Real Simple editors for putting a well-balanced meal on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Meal kits for recipes from Cooking Light’s January/February 2015 issue will be available for order in December and will be delivered throughout the month of January.

Visit Plated.com and enter the code RSPLATED to receive four plates and a one-month membership for just $20.

About Real Simple

Real Simple (realsimple.com) launched in March 2000 to provide inspiring ideas and practical solutions to help today’s busy woman navigate her everyday life. Throughout its 14 year history, Real Simple has been a leader in understanding the modern woman. The brand creates a community in which consumers can share their ideas and learn about women like themselves. With a monthly print magazine, robust website, tablet editions, mobile apps, licensed products, books, and a strong social media presence, Real Simple enjoys an unduplicated monthly audience of 10 million. Real Simple is part of Time Inc., one of the largest media companies in the world.

About Cooking Light

Cooking Light is one of the largest epicurean magazine brands in the U.S. and is uniquely positioned at the intersection of great-tasting food and good health. The brand delivers innovative recipes, nutrition advice, and resources to live a healthful lifestyle via its magazine, website, and portfolio of cookbooks; across all tablets; through the highly-acclaimed Cooking Light Quick & Healthy Menu Maker app; and on social media platforms, including, Facebook, (Twitter (@Cooking_Light), Pinterest, (Instagram (@cookinglight), and Google+. In 2013, Cooking Light received two James Beard Foundation Book, Broadcast and Journalism Awards. Cooking Light is owned by Time Inc., one of the largest media companies in the world.

About Plated.com

Plated.com delivers ready-to-cook ingredients and chef-designed recipes to your door so that you can create a delicious meal without the hassles of recipe hunting and grocery shopping. Plated ships to 90% of the U.S. from multiple fulfillment centers, which are strategically located to ensure each Plated box arrives fresh, using locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. Each week Plated offers seven chef-designed dishes. Plated encourages healthy eating habits by creating well-rounded recipes, most of which are under 700 calories per serving.

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CONTACTS:

Cooking Light
Erin Clinton
erin_clinton@timeinc.com
212-522-2710

Plated.com
Nick Taranto
media@plated.com
855-525-2399