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From My Kitchen to Yours

Stories, tips, and kitchen wisdom from one busy parent to another

Why I Pay 3x More for My Gym (And Why It's Worth Every Euro)
fitness ·crossfit

Why I Pay 3x More for My Gym (And Why It's Worth Every Euro)

Every few months, someone asks me why I pay €100 for a gym membership when there's a perfectly good fitness chain down the street for €30. After three years of CrossFit and a decade of budget gym memberships, I can tell you: they're not the same product.

Matthias · January 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Confessions of a Cereal-for-Dinner Dad: My Messy Journey to PlanPlate.ai
meal planning ·AI cooking

Confessions of a Cereal-for-Dinner Dad: My Messy Journey to PlanPlate.ai

You know that 'what's for dinner?' dread? Yeah, I lived it. As Matthias, a single dad juggling three kids, I was drowning in dinner dilemmas, from rugby practice chaos to mealtime mayhem. So, I did what any desperate parent would do: I built PlanPlate.ai to rescue my kitchen (and my sanity!).

Matthias · December 25, 2025 · 8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PlanPlate.ai?

PlanPlate.ai is a smart recipe extraction tool that transforms cooking videos into complete, actionable recipes. Simply paste a video link from YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok, and PlanPlate extracts ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions.

How does recipe extraction work?

PlanPlate analyzes cooking videos using advanced computer vision and natural language processing. It identifies ingredients as they appear, estimates quantities based on visual cues, and structures the cooking process into clear steps. The result is a professional-grade recipe you can follow immediately.

Which video platforms does PlanPlate support?

PlanPlate.ai currently supports YouTube, Instagram Reels, and TikTok cooking videos. We're constantly expanding our platform support to include more sources of cooking content.

Is the recipe extraction accurate?

PlanPlate achieves approximately 95% accuracy in recipe extraction. The system is continuously learning and improving. For complex recipes, we recommend reviewing the extracted recipe and making minor adjustments based on your preferences.