Shelly-Ann Davy This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #7427 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Emailsend → Telegram recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
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About this workflow
Busy homemakers, creators, and anyone who wants a simple, no-cost way to plan weekly meals and get a ready-to-shop grocery list—without extra apps.
Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/7427/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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