Local Firebase Emulator Integration and UI Improvements

Completed focus on improving the local development workflow and enhancing the user experience in the app.

Key Actions:

1. Configured the Flutter/Dart app to connect seamlessly to local Firebase emulators, including Firestore.
2. Cleaned up the repository by updating .gitignore and removing unnecessary files.
3. Improved documentation, including a guide for reinitializing the Firebase emulator database.
4. Outlined next steps for meal-building features and UI polish.

Features Added:

• Firestore emulator integration for local development and easy switching between environments.
• Ingredient management: fetch and display ingredients from the database with simplified debug logging.
• Meal building: users can build meals using database ingredients, with nutritional value calculations.
• UI improvements for a more intuitive and polished experience.

Performance:

• The app is responsive and efficient in local development with the Firestore emulator.
• Ingredient fetching and meal-building features work smoothly.
• UI changes have made the app more user-friendly.