The Cestio blog
Meal planning, minus the guesswork
Straight comparisons of the apps in this space — including the ones that beat us on price — and practical guides to planning a week of food around a real budget.
- Guide9 min read
Mealime is shutting down on 21 October 2026 — here's what to move to
Mealime's own site confirms the app closes on 21 October 2026. Here are six honest alternatives compared on meal planning, grocery lists, household sharing, diets and price — and how to pick the one that matches what you used Mealime for.
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- Comparison8 min read
Cestio vs Potto: which AI meal planner is right for your week?
An honest, feature-by-feature comparison of Cestio and Potto in 2026: pricing, countries, supermarkets, household sharing, Fridge Chef and calorie tracking — and which one fits which kind of household.
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- Vergleich8 min readDeutsch
Cestio vs. Yazio: Wochenplaner oder Kalorienzähler?
Ehrlicher Vergleich 2026: Yazio zählt Kalorien und begleitet dich beim Abnehmen, Cestio plant deine Woche und schreibt die Einkaufsliste für den ganzen Haushalt. Plus ein kurzer Blick auf Mealime, Potto und Eat This Much.
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- Guide10 min read
How to plan a whole week of meals on a fixed grocery budget
A repeatable method for planning seven days of meals inside a set weekly spend — the anchor system, ingredient overlap, where the money actually leaks, and a worked €70 example for two people.
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- Guide8 min read
What can I cook with what's in my fridge right now?
Six formulas that turn whatever is on the shelf into dinner tonight — the build-a-meal frame, what pairs with what, how to judge if something is still good, and how to get recipe ideas from a single photo.
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