Our Mission

Preserving Culinary Heritage with Technology

Chef Cecil combines the warmth of family recipes with cutting-edge AI technology, helping you digitize grandmother's handwritten recipe cards while providing medical-grade nutrition guidance.

Where Heritage Meets Innovation

Chef Cecil was born from a simple truth: our most treasured recipes are often stored in fragile, fading handwritten cards that risk being lost forever.

We combined best-in-class OCR technology (supporting 30+ languages and handwriting recognition) with AI-powered recipe intelligence from Anthropic's Claude API to create the most accurate recipe digitization platform available.

But we didn't stop there. Working with certified dietitians, we added medical-grade nutrition analysis following ADA, AHA, and KDOQI guidelines, making Chef Cecil the only platform that helps you manage chronic conditions while enjoying family favorites.

Today, Chef Cecil serves thousands of home cooks and healthcare professionals, preserving culinary traditions while promoting health and wellness.

By The Numbers

95%+
OCR Accuracy Rate
30+
Languages Supported
7
Security Layers
3
Medical Nutrition Certifications (ADA/AHA/KDOQI)

Our Core Values

Everything we build is guided by these principles

Preserve Heritage

Every recipe tells a story. We help families digitize and preserve their culinary traditions for future generations.

Security First

Enterprise-grade security with 7 layers of protection. Your family recipes are safe with us.

AI-Powered Innovation

Cutting-edge OCR technology extracts recipes from handwritten cards with 95%+ accuracy in 30+ languages.

Medical Nutrition

ADA, AHA, and KDOQI certified meal plans help manage diabetes, heart disease, and kidney conditions.

Community Driven

Built with feedback from home cooks, healthcare providers, and nutrition professionals.

Accessible to All

WCAG 2.1 AA compliant design ensures everyone can preserve and share their recipes.

Expert Team

Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in software architecture, design, security, nutrition science, and OCR technology

1

Chief of Innovative Solutions

Strategic leadership and product vision

2

Senior Software Architect

System architecture and technical excellence

3

UX/UI Design Director

Food52-inspired design and user experience

4

Cybersecurity Architect

7-layer security and HIPAA compliance

5

Business Development Director

Strategic partnerships and growth

6

Marketing Strategy Director

Brand storytelling and community building

7

Social Engagement Specialist

Community management and user advocacy

8

Mobile App Architect

Progressive web app and mobile-first design

9

Data Science Lead

AI/ML models and nutrition analytics

10

OCR & Document Processing Expert

30+ language support and handwriting recognition

Technology Stack

Built with modern, enterprise-grade technologies for security, performance, and scalability

AI & Intelligence

  • Anthropic Claude API for recipe extraction
  • Tesseract.js OCR (30+ languages + handwriting)
  • Smart ingredient recognition & substitutions

Security & Privacy

  • 7-layer security architecture
  • HIPAA-compliant for healthcare provider portal
  • End-to-end encryption for user data

Modern Tech Stack

  • Next.js 15.5.4 + React 19.1.0
  • PostgreSQL + Prisma ORM
  • TypeScript strict mode

Design & Experience

  • IBM Design Language + Food52 aesthetic
  • Progressive Web App (PWA)
  • Voice-guided cooking mode
Security Certified
HIPAA Compliant • SOC 2 Type II • GDPR Ready

Ready to Preserve Your Family's Recipes?

Join thousands of home cooks and healthcare professionals using Chef Cecil to digitize recipes, manage nutrition, and preserve culinary heritage.

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