Inspiration

As an avid cook, I often buy ingredients that I have no idea how to use. In many households around the country, meal prep and healthy eating habits are lacking because people don't have a resource to plan their grocery trips.

What it does

Yum is a shopping list creator which helps shoppers build their grocery list while informing them of recipes they can make with their groceries.

How I built it

I built this using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.

Challenges I ran into

Originally, I was planning on using an API to search for recipes containing the ingredients in the shopping list. My first choice was the Yummly API. However, it was discontinued a few months ago. I opted to use the Spoonacular API, which had a similar function. I worked with a mentor to integrate the API, but it was difficult to integrate into a client-based project. So instead, I made a small database of recipes to demonstrate the concept of finding recipes based off ingredients.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

Submitting and demoing!

What I learned

This is my first time working with HTML, CSS, Javascript for an actual project. I learned about basics of web design and how to use these three languages.

What's next for Yum

Using Flask and Node.js and hosting it as a website. Making it more user friendly and connecting it with more grocery stores' delivery services.

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