PlateSlate is a web site that provides a free service to users in order to help them plan meals. In short users decide what plates are slated to be served over time.

The web site is currently undergoing beta tests and, as such, it is incomplete. Nonetheless some brave beta testers have already reported that it helps!

The full potential of the site is described by our host provider Collogistics as a project (or wiki as they call it). Building the site is a collaborative effort derived mainly from volunteers. The plans are to derive revenue from users interested in special features (not yet implemented) or folks who find the web app valuable enough to remit shareware fees. (We deeply appreciate your support!)

Tips for using the App:

• A "slate" lists suggested meals for a given day (initially today). Using "View Slates" choice the plans for a single day is displayed. Users can view previous day's plans as well as next day's plans. On mobile platforms users can swipe either left (for next day) or right (previous day). Using "Edit Slates" plans for breakfast are displayed initially for any given day. Use navigation controls in the page's footer to observe lunch or dinner plans. For any meal use pull-down controls to alter the suggestions.
• Any suggested meal lists portions by category (e.g. Grains). Use controls to alter portions (for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner). If you choose Edit Plates (rather than Slates) the changes are saved for all new plates. Generally you would always choose Edit Slates meaning changes are just for the current slate being edited. Also note that the Edit Portions choice supports adding or altering the plates' portions (e.g. one could add 'bangers' as a new portion for that English Breakfast).
• To plan a meal for the next day simply click the 'Next' button in the footer (after choosing Edit Slates).
• To review past plans simply click the 'Prev' button.
• Registered users (visit PlateSlate) will observe the Edit Plates, Reports and Preferences choices are enabled: These choices enable members to define preferences, view reports, etc.

Warning THIS IS BETA SOFTWARE! Known bugs:

• Usage restricted to html5 compatible browsers. (For example this app won't operate with IE prior to version 9).
• The initial screen is blank until your database is fully initialized. This could take a few seconds.
• Many features cited in the Collogistics wiki have NOT been implemented!
• While registered users can view the slates report, they should enable popup windows to view the data.