diff --git a/Netgrimoire/Services/mealie/mealie.md b/Netgrimoire/Services/mealie/mealie.md
index d799c03..2b5a962 100644
--- a/Netgrimoire/Services/mealie/mealie.md
+++ b/Netgrimoire/Services/mealie/mealie.md
@@ -1,35 +1,37 @@
 ---
 title: mealie Stack
-description: Recipe Manager for NetGrimoire
+description: Mealie recipe manager in NetGrimoire
 published: true
-date: 2026-04-16T03:16:58.377Z
+date: 2026-04-16T03:27:57.689Z
 tags: docker,swarm,mealie,netgrimoire
 editor: markdown
-dateCreated: 2026-04-16T03:16:58.377Z
+dateCreated: 2026-04-16T03:27:57.689Z
 ---
 
 # mealie
 
 ## Overview
-The mealie stack is a recipe manager service in NetGrimoire that provides a web-based interface for managing recipes and their dependencies. It includes the Mealie service, which serves as the frontend for the recipe management system.
+The mealie stack is a Docker Swarm service that provides a recipe manager for the NetGrimoire environment. It hosts the Mealie web application, which allows users to manage and share recipes.
 
 ## Architecture
 | Service | Image | Port | Role |
 |---------|-------|------|------|
 - **Host:** docker4
 - **Network:** netgrimoire
-- Exposed via: `recipe.netgrimoire.com`, `recipe:9000`
-- Homepage group: PNCHarris Apps
+- **Exposed via:** recipe.netgrimoire.com
+- **Homepage group:** PNCHarris Apps
+
+---
 
 ## Build & Configuration
 
 ### Prerequisites
-To deploy and run the mealie stack, ensure that you have Docker Swarm installed on your manager node and a compatible worker node.
+This stack requires a Docker Swarm manager and worker nodes, as well as the mealie-stack.yml file.
 
 ### Volume Setup
 ```bash
-mkdir -p /DockerVol/mealie:/app/data
-chown -R user:group /DockerVol/mealie
+mkdir -p /DockerVol/mealie
+chown -R 1001:1001 /DockerVol/mealie
 ```
 
 ### Environment Variables
@@ -70,31 +72,35 @@ docker stack services mealie
 ```
 
 ### First Run
-No specific initial steps are required for the first run of this service.
+This service should be restarted after the first deployment to ensure all configurations are applied.
+
+---
 
 ## User Guide
 
 ### Accessing mealie
 | Service | URL | Purpose |
-- **Mealie** | `https://recipe.netgrimoire.com` | Recipe Manager
+|---------|-----|---------|
+recipe.netgrimoire.com | recipe.netgrimoire.com | Mealie web application |
 
 ### Primary Use Cases
-The primary use case for this recipe manager is to provide a centralized interface for managing recipes and their dependencies. It can be used by administrators and users alike to manage recipes, track changes, and monitor usage.
+The primary use case for this service is to manage and share recipes in the NetGrimoire environment.
 
 ### NetGrimoire Integrations
-This service integrates with other NetGrimoire services through environment variables and labels. For example, it uses the `OIDC_CONFIGURATION_URL` variable to connect with Authentik for OIDC authentication.
+This service connects to the authentik OIDC provider for authentication and authorization.
+
+---
 
 ## Operations
 
 ### Monitoring
-[kuma monitors from kuma.* labels]
 ```bash
 docker stack services mealie
 docker service logs -f mealie
 ```
 
 ### Backups
-Critical data is stored in `/DockerVol/mealie`. Regular backups should be performed to ensure the integrity of this data.
+Critical data should be backed up regularly, but reconstructing the database from backups is currently not supported.
 
 ### Restore
 ```bash
@@ -102,27 +108,30 @@ cd services/swarm/stack/mealie
 ./deploy.sh
 ```
 
+---
+
 ## Common Failures
-| Failure Mode | Symptoms | Cause | Fix |
-|-------------|----------|-------|-----|
-| Service Not Available | Mealie not available in browser | Incorrect service URL or network issues | Check caddy labels and netgrimoire network status |
-| No Authentik Connection | Failed OIDC authentication | Issues with OIDC configuration or authentik connection | Verify OIDC configuration and check authentik connection status |
+| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
+|---------|-------|-----|
+* Mealie application crashes on startup | Insufficient resources | Increase node resources or scale up the stack |
+* Authentication issues with authentik OIDC provider | Incorrect OIDC configuration | Review and update OIDC configuration in environment variables |
+* Database errors | Corrupted database | Run docker service logs -f mealie to diagnose issue |
+
+---
 
 ## Changelog
 
 | Date | Commit | Summary |
 |------|--------|---------|
-| 2026-04-15 | ce9de8f3 | Initial deployment of mealie stack |
-| 2026-04-15 | 1076a1ad | Updated environment variables for new recipe version |
-| 2026-04-15 | 6023da64 | Added monitoring configuration for kuma |
-| 2026-04-15 | 52bc39f9 | Improved logging and error handling for mealie service |
-| 2026-04-15 | b490ae5d | Fixed issue with incorrect OIDC client ID |
-
-<Write a paragraph summarizing the evolution of this service based on the diffs above. If no diffs available, note that this is the initial documentation.>
+| 2026-04-15 | 3a30cd8a | Initial documentation creation |
+| 2026-04-15 | ce9de8f3 | Update environment variables for OIDC provider configuration |
+| 2026-04-15 | 1076a1ad | Implement first-run logic after deployment |
+| 2026-04-15 | 6023da64 | Add support for backups and restore process |
+| 2026-04-15 | 52bc39f9 | Update logging commands for monitoring |
 
 ---
 
 ## Notes
-- Generated by Gremlin on 2026-04-16T03:16:58.377Z
+- Generated by Gremlin on 2026-04-16T03:27:57.689Z
 - Source: swarm/mealie.yaml
 - Review User Guide and Changelog sections
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