Forkcast
Forkcast: The AI Meal Planner for Zero-Waste Kitchens
Forkcast is an 'Inspiration to Action' platform that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) to transform saved recipes into optimized meal plans. By integrating intelligent inventory management with predictive AI, Forkcast eliminates the "mental load" of household management.
Why Forkcast?
According to the USDA , the average American family wastes nearly 30% of their food annually. Forkcast is engineered to bridge the gap between recipe discovery and sustainable cooking, helping busy parents and students reduce this waste through precision planning.
Core Features & Intelligent Systems
Smart Inventory Tracking: Effortlessly manage your pantry with automated expiry tracking. Our system uses a progressive image matching pipeline (backed by Google Cloud and FatSecret APIs) to categorize your fridge contents with 98% accuracy.
AI Recipe Generation (Gemini 2.5 Flash): Get personalized, context-aware recipes generated in under 30 seconds. Unlike static recipe apps, Forkcast utilizes Vertex AI to tailor suggestions to your specific "Foodsona," dietary restrictions, and current fridge inventory.
Gap-Only Shopping Lists: Our "Shop Your Fridge First" logic uses smart unit normalization to prevent duplicate purchases. Initial user data shows an average savings of $70 per month by optimizing grocery trips and reducing over-buying.
Offline-First Architecture: Built using SwiftData , Forkcast ensures your kitchen data is available 24/7, even without an internet connection.
The "Foodsona" Method
Experience our proprietary Foodsona Quiz — a guided diagnosis that maps your unique dietary profile and personality. This allows our AI to move beyond generic suggestions to "human-centric" meal planning.