2.2 KiB
Weekly Planning Template
The entry point for the system. Works market-first — assess what's available before deciding what to make.
Step 1: Market Assessment
Walk the market and sort what you see into roles. You are not looking for specific ingredients — you are asking what is available to fill each slot.
| Role | What to look for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | Anything fresh and affordable | Pick 1–2 for the week |
| Produce | Whatever looks good in quantity | Pick 2–3 types |
| Starch | Any grain, root vegetable, legume, or bread | Pick 1 |
| Fat | Oils, butter, animal fat on the shelf | Pick the best smoke-point option — see References/High Smoke Point Fats |
| Acid | Citrus, vinegar, fermented liquid, sour dairy | Pick 1 primary |
| Aromatics | Garlic and onion first; secondary aromatics next | Note what's available — this determines your profile |
Step 2: Profile Matching
Look at what aromatics and acids are available. Match to the profile whose two or three defining elements you can satisfy. You do not need everything — you need the elements that define that profile's character.
→ Full profile table and "identify by" cues: Flavor Profile Formulas
Step 3: Fill the Formula
Copy this block for each meal you're planning this week.
Meal: _______________
Technique: [One-Pan Sear / Steam-Sauté] → [[Frameworks]]
Profile: _______________ → [[Flavor Profile Formulas]]
Protein: _______________
Produce: _______________, _______________ (+ _______________ optional)
Starch: _______________
Fat: _______________
Acid: _______________
Aromatic: _______________
Can't find an ingredient? → Role Substitution Logic
Step 4: Shopping List
Everything in Step 3 that you don't already have becomes your list. Pantry staples (salt, a fat, a basic acid) stay stocked between markets. Fresh components (protein, produce) are bought per week or per location.
→ Pantry stocking guide: Essential Non-Perishables
System reference: Flavor Sense · Flavor Profile Formulas · Role Substitution Logic · Frameworks