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Shop and keep a pantry

Check items off in the shop, finish the trip, and keep track of what you have at home.

GuideCook and plan5 steps

1Start with the list

Choose Shopping in the sidebar. Add an item by typing in Add an item, or bring ingredients in from recipes with List options and then Add from recipes. A list built from your plan is here too. Items sit under aisle headings.

The shopping list, with items under their aislesThe shopping list, with items under their aisles

2Check things off in the shop

Check an item off as you buy it. Bought items move into a Bought group, and items you set aside go to Not buying this trip. Choose Copy list to send the list on.

3Finish the trip

Choose Finish trip. You can Update pantry with what you bought, or Finish without updating pantry.

4Keep a pantry

Choose Pantry in the sidebar. Items sit under the place they are kept, such as Fridge, Pantry and Freezer, and each is Have it, Running low or Out.

The pantry, with items grouped by where they are keptThe pantry, with items grouped by where they are kept

5Add to the pantry

Choose Add item. Type a name and an amount, paste a list, or scan a barcode. If you already have the item, choose Add to existing, Replace amount or Keep separate.

The Add to pantry sheet, with Type, Paste and ScanThe Add to pantry sheet, with Type, Paste and Scan

Next

4 pages
  1. Plan your weekGuide
  2. Build and use a shopping listHelp · Cooking and planning
  3. Your pantryHelp · Cooking and planning
  4. Using Thyme Kept without a connectionHelp · Troubleshooting

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Updated October 25, 2026