The App Review: Kitchen Stories

Each week we review a food related app. This week it’s Kitchen Stories– find out what the Lempert Report thought.

What it says it does: Loved by millions of users, Kitchen Stories adds the whole world of cooking to your pocket. Find delicious recipes with beautiful pictures, easy to follow step-by-step photo instructions, recipe videos, and clever how-to videos.  Learn how to cook with executive chefs and expand your cooking wisdom by trying out new, mouth-watering dishes every week.

What it actually does: Discover tasty, easy-to-cook recipes offered in various thematic packages; for example: “all-time classics”, “pasta variations” or “20 minute dishes”, including many vegan and gluten-free recipes.  What’s great is that each recipe has step-by-step instructions that include huge photos making recipes very easy to follow. You can even watch HD recipe videos to guide you through the dishes. Not sure about kitchen basics, get a quick tutorial with Kitchen Stories’ how to-videos featuring basic tips and tricks in the kitchen. 

How useful is the information for target audience?: The app is extremely useful for recipe inspiration and supporting all home cooks. It is also great for creating shopping lists, collecting recipes, and converting measurements in the kitchen.

Ease of use: The app is simple and user friendly, just like the step-by-step recipes!

Who would best benefit from the app?: Anyone who wants the option of having a little more hand holding through the cooking process, the step-by-step recipes are easy to follow and make cooking a breeze. The app is also great for those who want to learn new cooking skill at home or be reminded on best practices.

Cost: Free
Rating: 92/100
Visual: 15 (1-15)
Usability: 13 (1-15)
Content: 22 (1-25)
Usefulness: 23 (1-25)
Value: 9 (1- 10)
Options: 10 (1- 10)

More info:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kitchen-stories-recipes-free/id771068291?mt=8