Grocery Shopping

About

Transforms recipe collections into actionable shopping lists by managing ingredient consolidation, unit conversions, and pantry inventory checks. The skill uniquely translates recipe-specific measurements into standard commercial package sizes while offering store-specific guidance for retailers like Costco or Trader Joe's, making it useful for both manual shopping and automated Instacart delivery workflows. It helps users minimize waste by calculating exactly how much of a product is required versus what is typically sold in stores.

Key Features

• Translates recipe quantities into standard retail package sizes
• Provides store-specific optimization for Costco, Instacart, and major retailers
• Consolidates ingredients across multiple recipes with smart unit conversion
• Organizes lists by store section for maximum shopping efficiency
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• Subtracts existing pantry and fridge inventory to prevent overbuying

Use Cases

• Determining when to buy in bulk at Costco versus local grocery stores
• Generating a consolidated shopping list for weekly meal prep
• Creating formatted lists for direct use in delivery apps like Instacart