Plan to Eat
$39/year
Plan to Eat is a meal planning tool that helps you organize your recipes, create meal plans, and generate shopping lists to simplify your cooking routine.
Our take
Simplify your meal planning with ease.
Alright, so "Plan to Eat" is this meal planning app that’s supposed to make meal prep a breeze. You basically save recipes from the web or manually add them, and the app organizes them into a neat little plan. The best part? It automatically generates a shopping list based on your meal plan. It’s like having a personal assistant who loves to cook, minus the hefty paycheck. But here's the kicker: it only works if you feed it enough recipes. Otherwise, you’re stuck with the same three meals on repeat, which might get old fast.
Now, I’m all for being organized, but the setup process felt a bit tedious. You’ve got to either import recipes from your favorite sites or type them in one by one. If you’re not someone who enjoys browsing for new recipes, this could feel like a chore. On the plus side, once you’ve got a decent collection, the drag-and-drop meal planning is kind of fun. You get this satisfying feeling of putting together a puzzle, except it’s what you’re eating for the week.
The shopping list feature is a lifesaver, though. Imagine strolling through the grocery store with a list that’s already sorted by category. No more zig-zagging through aisles because you forgot the eggs. But, and this is a big but, if your grocery store isn’t organized the way the app sorts your list, you might end up backtracking anyway. It's helpful, but not foolproof.
Speaking of helpful, the app’s ability to sync across devices is pretty neat. You can plan your meals on your computer and then check your shopping list on your phone at the store. It’s seamless, which is how tech should be. However, if you’re someone who likes to scribble notes on paper, this might not replace the good ol' pen and paper completely. It’s digital convenience at its best, but it’s still digital, you know?
At the end of the day, "Plan to Eat" is a solid tool for folks who love to plan or need a push in the organization department. It’s not perfect, but what is? If you’re okay with the initial setup and can get into the habit of using it, it could really streamline your meal planning. Just don’t expect it to solve all your cooking woes; it’s a tool, not a magic wand. It’s worth trying if meal chaos is your norm and you’re ready for some order.
