Memory’s Kitchen

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  Memory's Kitchen logo -nostalgic design with a spoon

Inspiration:

Memory’s Kitchen was inspired by my grandmother, whose love and recipes shaped my childhood. As her health declined, I realised how easily family culinary traditions and the stories behind them could be lost. I wanted to create a space where anyone could preserve not just recipes, but the voices, photos, and memories that make them truly special.

What I Learned:

Building Memory’s Kitchen taught me how powerful technology can be in preserving emotional heritage. I learned to balance rapid prototyping with user empathy, and discovered the importance of designing for all ages—making the experience welcoming for both tech-savvy users and elders.

How I Built It:

I used Bolt.new for its rapid, no-code development capabilities, integrating voice-to-text, photo uploads, and real-time database storage with Supabase. The app allows users to capture recipes by voice or text, upload photos of dishes or handwritten notes, and record personal memories. I connected the app to a recipe API for smart tagging and enabled users to upgrade and share their family recipes across generations.

Challenges Faced:

The biggest challenge was creating an MVP that felt both intuitive and emotionally resonant within a tight hackathon timeframe. Integrating voice input and ensuring seamless database connectivity required iterative testing. Striking a balance between simplicity and depth—so users could easily record memories without feeling overwhelmed—was a constant focus.

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Built With

• lucide
• postgresql
• react
• supabase
• tailwind
• typescript
• vite