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🚀 Quick Start Guide

1. Add Ingredients First 📦

Go to Ingredients tab → Fill out form → Click "Add Ingredient"

Example: Flour, lbs, $3.50, stock: 10, min: 2

2. Create Recipes 👨‍🍳

Go to Recipes tab → Enter name & servings → Add ingredients → Create

Example: "Pasta" (4 servings) + 1 lb pasta + 2 cups sauce

3. Record Production 🍳

Go to Production tab → Select recipe → Enter quantity → Record

Magic: Ingredients automatically removed from inventory!

4. Monitor Kitchen 📊

Check Usage History & Analytics for insights

Benefits: Low stock alerts, cost tracking, usage reports

✨ Key Features

Automatic Inventory Tracking

Ingredients are automatically deducted when you record production

Real-Time Cost Calculation

See recipe costs and cost-per-serving instantly

Low Stock Alerts

Get notified when ingredients are running low

Complete Usage History

Track exactly when and how much of each ingredient was used

Production Reversal

Made a mistake? Delete production to restore ingredients

📋 Detailed Instructions

Managing Ingredients

• Click Ingredients tab
• Fill all form fields
• Use pencil icon ✏️ to edit
• Red status = low stock
• "Total Used" shows consumption

Creating Recipes

• Enter recipe name & servings
• Click "Add Ingredient" button
• Select from dropdown menu
• Enter quantity needed
• Costs calculated automatically

Recording Production

• Select recipe from dropdown
• Enter number of batches
• System checks availability
• Ingredients auto-deducted
• Use trash icon to reverse

Monitoring & Analytics

• Usage History: Recent activity
• Analytics: Low stock alerts
• Dashboard: Key metrics
• Recipe cost comparisons
• Inventory value tracking

💡 Pro Tips

Start Small: Add 5-10 common ingredients first

Update Prices: Keep ingredient costs current for accurate tracking

Set Realistic Minimums: Low stock alerts help prevent running out

Record Immediately: Log production right after cooking

⚠️ Important Notes

Data Storage: Saves automatically to your browser (local only)

Offline Ready: Works without internet connection

Device Specific: Data stays on this computer/browser

Backup Reminder: Consider screenshots of important data

🔧 Common Issues & Solutions

❌ "Insufficient ingredients" error

• Check current stock levels
• Update inventory after restocking
• Verify recipe quantities are correct

❌ Data disappeared after closing browser

• Check browser privacy settings
• Ensure same browser is being used
• Avoid clearing browser data

🎯 Example: Setting Up Pancake Recipe

1. Add Ingredients

Flour: 5 lbs, $3.50/lb
Eggs: 12 items, $0.25/each
Milk: 8 cups, $0.30/cup

2. Create Recipe

Name: "Pancakes"
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk

3. Record Production

Select "Pancakes"
Enter "1" batch
Click "Record Production"

4. Results

Flour: 5 → 3 lbs
Eggs: 12 → 10 items
Milk: 8 → 7 cups
Total cost: $8.35

🎉 You're now tracking ingredient costs and usage like a pro!

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