Kitchen ledger
The honest cost record.
This ledger separates food, pantry, and equipment costs so “cheap per serving” does not hide the money needed to start cooking at all.
Latest receipt placeholderThe first real receipt or dated shelf-price note will sit here after Week 1.
Weekly ledger
| Week | Status | Food bought | Pantry added | Equipment added | Total spent | Meals unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | Baseline | None recorded | None recorded | None recorded | £0.00 | None yet |
Recording rule
Only record a price when it comes from a real receipt, shelf price, or dated shop note. Estimated future shopping belongs in planning notes, not the ledger.
Evidence pattern
ReceiptProof of till cost.
Shop basketWhat the money actually bought.
Price noteUse when a full receipt is unavailable.
Food spend
Groceries mainly used that week: bread, eggs, potatoes, beans, vegetables, milk, cheese, fruit, or protein.
Pantry spend
Items that carry across weeks: oil, salt, rice, pasta, stock cubes, flour, herbs, spices, sauces, lentils, and tins.
Equipment spend
Kitchen tools: pan, tin opener, knife, chopping board, baking tray, spatula, bowl, measuring jug, storage boxes.