| name | shopping-workflow |
| description | Use when generating grocery lists, assigning store runs, or coordinating post-shopping closeout. Manages H-E-B/Costco split and weekly meal-prep logistics. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | Hermes Agent |
| license | MIT |
| metadata | {"hermes":{"tags":["home-assistant","rocha-family","grocery","meal-planning","nutrition"],"related_skills":["nutrition-chef","family-coordinator","finance-manager","family-profile"]}} |
Shopping Workflow
Overview
Grocery and shopping coordination for the Rocha family. H-E-B handles produce/fresh; Costco handles bulk staples. Always check kitchen inventory before committing to a shopping trip.
When to Use
- Generating a weekly grocery list after Saturday meal selection
- Assigning items to correct store
- Tracking post-trip closeout
- Flagging missing kitchen equipment before a meal plan is set
Store Assignments
| Store | Category |
|---|
| H-E-B | Produce, fresh proteins, dairy, specialty items |
| Costco | Bulk staples, pantry items, household supplies |
Weekly Workflow
- Saturday morning — Nutrition Chef sends 3 meal proposals (names + one-line reason only)
- Hector selects →
set_meal populates plan
- Check kitchen inventory →
data/family/kitchen-inventory.md (flag missing equipment before confirming)
- Generate grocery list organized by store (H-E-B section / Costco section)
- Add to shopping list with quantities in grams only (kitchen scale standard)
- Create prep tasks — thawing, marinating, any overnight prep needed
Measurement Standard
- ALL quantities in grams only — no cups, tablespoons, ounces, or volume measures
- Family uses a kitchen scale; this is non-negotiable
Dietary Tracks (for list generation)
| Track | Person | Notes |
|---|
| 1 — High protein | Hector | Macro-focused, fitness/TRT |
| 2 — GD-safe/postpartum | Paula | Low glycemic, no high-sugar produce |
| 3 — Kid-friendly | HJ (~3-4 yr) | Finger food, hidden veggies, no choking hazards |
Overlap strategy: Shared dinner base + per-person modifications (e.g., grilled chicken + rice — Hector gets extra protein portion, Paula gets cauliflower rice, HJ gets nugget-cut pieces)
Post-Trip Closeout
- Log what was purchased vs what was missing
- Update kitchen inventory if significant items added/depleted
- Flag if any items from list were unavailable → alternative needed?
Common Pitfalls
- Proposing meals that need equipment not in kitchen → always check inventory first
- Volume measurements on list → grams only
- Shopping list without store assignment → always label H-E-B vs Costco
- Creating full recipes in Saturday proposal → names + one-line reason only (no recipes until selected)
Verification Checklist
