So i wanted to write a simple PHP script that would keep track of my recipes in a MySQL database so that I could keep track of the ingredients, any notes, and ratings, etc. I really wanted a feature where i could select a bunch of recipes and have the script generate a shopping list for me. I know how to do that, but then i want it to group like items. So, if two different recipes call for one apple, the shopping list would tell me to buy 2 apples instead of listing 1 apple twice. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.