Why I Started
Sometimes I could not find recipes that match what I wanted. I wanted food that is tasty, colorful, and better for family health.
About Me
Hi, I'm Ashton.
I am an elementary school student in Santa Teresa. I like helping my mom in the kitchen. One day I thought: what if kids can pick what they want to eat, then send a smart shopping list to parents? So I started building this app with my uncle Daniel and AI tools.
This is me in my kitchen adventure.
How We Built It
I gave ideas and tested pages. My uncle Daniel helped with coding. AI helped us move faster and fix problems.
My Goal
Help kids and parents cook together, waste less food, and enjoy dinner time more.
My Build Story
“I started with a small notebook and wrote down meals I wanted to cook with my family. After school, I tested page by page and asked myself: is this easy enough for a kid to use?”
“Sometimes a page looked cool but felt confusing. So I rewrote the words in simpler ways, added clearer buttons, and kept testing again. I wanted the app to feel friendly, not stressful.”
“My uncle Daniel helped me turn ideas into code. We built favorites, request uploads, and a smart shopping list so kids can choose meals and parents can move faster when buying ingredients.”
“I also learned that building apps costs real money and takes patience. That is why I keep improving one step at a time and listen to feedback from families who use it.”
“My goal is simple: healthier food, less family stress, and more fun in the kitchen. If this app helps even one family cook together more often, I feel proud.”
Tech Blocks I Use
Big words, simple meaning: these are the tools that power my app.
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Next.js + React
Builds pages, navigation, and app interactions.
S
Supabase
Handles accounts, favorites, lists, and request progress data.
IMG
Image Pipeline (WebP + JPG)
Makes images lighter so pages load faster and cost less.
$
Stripe Premium Billing
Unlocks premium features like Quick Send+ and more monthly uploads.
How I Tell The Story
I use simple words, short steps, and friendly pictures. I want kids to feel brave in the kitchen, and I want parents to feel less busy. Cooking should feel like a team game, not homework.