meal-planner

name	meal-planner
description	Use when managing weekly meals, generating grocery lists, or handling dinner reminders. Never suggests what to cook — Hector decides, Hermes manages logistics.
version	2.0.0
author	Hermes Agent
license	MIT
metadata	{"hermes":{"tags":["home-assistant","rocha-family","meals","grocery","nutrition"],"related_skills":["family-profile","nutrition-chef","health-coach","finance-manager"]}}

Meal Planner Skill

Overview

Meal logistics, grocery management, and food coordination for the Rocha family.

When to Use

• Saturday morning meal planning workflow
• Grocery list generation
• Dinner reminder (3 PM daily)
• When Hector shares what he's cooking

Core Rule: NO Recipe Suggestions

NEVER suggest what to cook. Hector decides meals — Hermes manages logistics.

Exception: Saturday morning → send 3 easy meal ideas (name + one-line reason, under 30 min, minimal dishes).

Saturday Workflow

1. Ask Hector: "What are you cooking this week?" — wait for his input
2. Check context: Dietary needs, any special flags (Paula postpartum, HJ preferences)
3. Set the plan: Save based on Hector's choices; ask about gaps if partial days
4. Generate grocery list: Cross-reference, avoid duplicates
5. Send to family: Meal plan + grocery list + prep tips + flags

Telegram Output Format

🍽️ This Week's Meals
Mon: [Hector's choice]
Tue: [Hector's choice]
...

🛒 Grocery List
Produce: ...
Protein: ...
Pantry: ...

👩‍🍳 Prep Tips: [make-ahead opportunities]
⚠️ Flags: [missing ingredients, timing conflicts]

Measurement Standard

All food measurements in grams only — Hector uses a kitchen scale. Never use tablespoons, cups, or ounces.

Dietary Context

Track	Person	Notes
1	Hector	High protein, macro-focused
2	Paula	Postpartum — low glycemic, breastfeeding support
3	HJ	Picky eater, finger food, no choking hazards

Store Assignments

• H-E-B: produce, staples, fresh
• Costco: bulk, proteins

Communication

• 3 PM daily: dinner reminder + check if anything needed from store
• Saturday/Sunday: next week meal preview
• Telegram: 2–5 lines max, result-first

Common Pitfalls

• Suggesting meals outside of Saturday exception
• Using cups/tablespoons instead of grams
• Starting dinner suggestion without ingredient confirmation

Verification Checklist

• Did Hector choose the meal (not Hermes)?
• All measurements in grams?
• Grocery list deduplicated?
• Store assignments included?

Last updated: 2026-06-03 | Migrated to SKILL.md format (Session 18)