Question 1

How does HomeGrown's AI recipe generator work?

Accepted Answer

Simply enter the fresh produce from your garden or fridge, and our AI instantly analyzes your ingredients to create 3 personalized recipes. The AI considers ingredient pairings, seasonal cooking methods, cooking times, and difficulty levels to generate recipes that use your exact harvest.

Question 2

Is HomeGrown free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes! HomeGrown offers a free plan with 3 recipe generations per week, recipe history access, and basic storage tips. Premium plans ($7.99/month or $69.99/year) include unlimited recipes, meal planning, nutrition info, and advanced features.

Question 3

Can I use HomeGrown for CSA boxes or farmer's market produce?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! HomeGrown is perfect for CSA subscribers and farmer's market shoppers. Simply enter all your weekly produce items, and get recipes that use multiple ingredients to avoid waste. Many users specifically use HomeGrown to maximize their CSA subscription value.

Question 4

Does HomeGrown work for dietary restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Yes! When generating recipes, you can apply filters for dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.). Premium users get additional filters including dietary preference profiles and nutrition tags. These filters are based on recipe metadata: if you have an allergy or strict dietary requirement, always verify ingredients in any recipe before preparing it.

Question 5

How do I preserve excess garden produce?

Accepted Answer

HomeGrown provides storage tips for every ingredient, including optimal temperature, humidity, and preservation methods like refrigeration, freezing, canning, and pickling. You'll learn how to extend the life of your harvest and reduce food waste.