On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:20:56 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

>On 3/14/2011 5:59 PM, The Cook wrote:
>> On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:19:44 -0400, > wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:07:44 -0700, >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> Years ago, I used MealMaster, but it's seriously out of date in
>>>>> today's world and on windows.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm trying to find the latest, greatest software that will allow
>>>>> importing of existing recipes on the net and easy to use with great
>>>>> search features.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I'm sure you've thought of this, but I have done the following and like it.
>>>>
>>>> 1. I have created a wordprocessing template just for recipes, with a
>>>> header and outline, [recipe.doc]. When I want to make a specific dish and
>>>> I'm searching the internet, I open and save the template for that specific
>>>> dish. ]i.e. recipe-baby-back-ribs.doc]
>>>> 2. Search the internet for recipes. When you find what appeals copy the
>>>> text from the print page for the recipe.
>>>> 3. Paste that onto your newly created file. IMPORTANT. Save as
>>>> unformatted text, or you'll have a mess.
>>>> 4. Then as I continue to search I put additional rib recipes in the
>>>> recipe file.[back ribs #2, etc].
>>>>
>>>> I like this a lot because I have a list with detailed instructions, as
>>>> written, for dishes, each in a separate recipe file. I like knowing what I
>>>> did last time. It also allows me to make notes, what was good and what was
>>>> bad.
>>>>
>>>> Kent
>>>
>>> Thanks Kent. I'm getting lazy in my old age....hahahaa
>>>
>>> I've designed databases for the last 30 years, but don't want to
>>> bother with taking the time to duplicate what is available so
>>> inexpensively.
>>>
>>> I just ordered "Master Cook" for $20, including shipping. I'm sure
>>> it'll do what I need and 20 bucks isn't very much money.
>>
>>
>> I think you will be happy with it. I have been using it since version
>> 3 I think. The copyright date is 1995. I have never had any problems
>> with it, even when upgrading.
>>
>> I don't collect thousands of recipes since I doubt I would ever even
>> try more a few. I keep all the recipes that were originally in my
>> file box and the ones that I have added in later years. If I see a
>> recipe that looks interesting I will try it and if we like it I put it
>> in MC.
>
>
>I have a oookbook called "Recipes to Test" that I created in my
>mastercook especially for new ones that I'm not certain of.


I've got one of those too. If something looks interesting I will put
it there until I have tried it. Then move to the regular file or
delete it.
--
Susan N.

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