> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.homecooked.fun/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Persistent Pantry > Your kitchen inventory, remembered — and matched to what you can cook. Persistent Pantry The Pantry is the foundation. Stock it once, and every recommendation, plan, and shopping list is built from what you actually have. ## What it does * **Stock by hand or by photo** — snap your fridge or shelves and the app identifies what's there * **Stays current** — persists across sessions and syncs; no re-entering every time ## Why it's better * **Cook with what you have** — surfaces what's cookable now, instead of recipes you'd need to shop for * **Photo-to-pantry** — skip the typing; a photo stocks it in seconds * **Less waste** — uses what you own before it goes bad * **Makes the whole app smarter** — every feature works better knowing your real inventory