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Title: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: CarolineW on September 19, 2010, 10:10:11 pm
Does anyone have their thermomix recipes on either Master Cook or Meal Master software?  I'm thinking of buying an application for my ipad which allows imports from either of these.  It has the ability to enter recipes quickly online, which is easier than on the 'keyboard', so it's tempting to buy anyway.  But if some kind soul would let me have their recipes which they've already entered (obviously doesn't matter if it isn't only thermomix recipes  :D ) it would be fabulous!

I've been looking for a software recipe solution for a while, but was limited by having a Mac, so this App sounds pretty promising.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2010, 04:07:59 am
I'd love to help but don't have anything you need. I'd love an ipad but certainly don't need one.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: cathy79 on September 20, 2010, 07:03:46 am
I'd be happy to provide you with files from my Living Cookbook software.  I can export them as .txt files which can be imported into almost anything, so that would be a headstart over typing perhaps.

Let me know.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: CarolineW on September 22, 2010, 02:50:40 pm
With many, many, many thanks to Cathy, I am now the ecstatic owner of recipe book software, complete with 123 Thermomix recipes split into their various categories.

Really, I'm so thrilled and excited that I have to reach the conclusion that I'm just sad!   :-))  One day, hopefully, I'll get a life ... but until I do, Cathy has made me very happy.  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: Meagan on September 22, 2010, 06:03:45 pm
Tell me more about the app you chose and how it works for iPad please  ;) I am looking for an iPad friendly solution too.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: cathy79 on September 22, 2010, 11:00:20 pm
Really, I'm so thrilled and excited that I have to reach the conclusion that I'm just sad!   :-))  One day, hopefully, I'll get a life ... but until I do, Cathy has made me very happy.  :-* :-* :-*
Glad I could spread such joy with the press of a button.  You're not sad - if you want sad, check out this  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4289.0)post.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: CarolineW on September 23, 2010, 12:39:38 am
Really, I'm so thrilled and excited that I have to reach the conclusion that I'm just sad!   :-))  One day, hopefully, I'll get a life ... but until I do, Cathy has made me very happy.  :-* :-* :-*
Glad I could spread such joy with the press of a button.  You're not sad - if you want sad, check out this  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4289.0)post.

LOL.  I had a few chuckles reading that thread.  Yeah OK, we're as sad as each other  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: CarolineW on September 23, 2010, 12:59:33 am
Tell me more about the app you chose and how it works for iPad please  ;) I am looking for an iPad friendly solution too.

Hi Meagan,
I actually have 2 apps.  One is very good for grabbing recipes browsed for on the web - but only on set sites (thermomix NOT being one of them, although I've put in a request.  Recipezaar is, though, which I tend to use for my non-thermomix activities.)  It also comes ready loaded with a bunch of recipes.

Hmm, after starting this post, I realised that I couldn't remember the recipe book app names, and that my ipad is upstairs in the bedroom, where my DH is asleep.  So I guess I'll post the name tomorrow.

Anyway, the other app I have is HandyCookbook, which I originally looked into because it has an easy recipe entry interface online (which is quicker and easier than the entry over iphone/ipad option which also exists), and because it sends grocery shopping lists to To Do, which I use a lot.  However, then I saw that it was easy to import existing files into, meaning that any kind thermomix forum soul (eg Cathy) who was willing to share their files with me, would give me a huge leg up.  And it was indeed very, very easy to import the recipes. (should anyone else be willing to share their recipe files with me - please feel free!)

I guess if the first app added forumthermomix.com to their search database, that would be my ideal app (how many of us have iphones or ipads?  Can we join together to encourage them?!)  but in the meantime using the 2 together - one for 'normal' cooking, and the other for thermomix, works well for me.


Anyway, the other one I hve
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: andiesenji on September 24, 2010, 12:16:41 am
Caroline,
Have you seen My Cookbook.com (http://www.mycookbook.com/) ?

You can enter as a guest and look it over.   I have a Mac and I have made up my own Word template for my recipes as it prints out easily but I have also used online venues such as eGullet's RecipeGullet. 

There are several online cookbook sites where you can upload and store your own recipes, access them easily and get them in a printable form - that is, without any graphics, unless you want to include them.  I know one is based in Australia because one of the people who used to be on eGullet used that site for her recipes.  I can't recall her screen name but will try to find it. 

Some of my recipes are also on other sites but mostly I just use a Word document on my computers - it makes it easy for me to send them via email to other people who can download them and add or change the data in the document. 
That is assuming that they do have Microsoft Word on their computer. 
One of my friends has an IPad and has Text Edit Genius which can open and interpret Word text files.   I also have Text Edit so I usually just convert them myself before sending them along to her. 


Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: brazen20au on September 24, 2010, 05:56:09 am
cathy, i would love those recipes too if that's ok?! i have LC but don't use it much as it all seems too hard to type all my recipes into it lol
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: faffa_70 on September 24, 2010, 03:09:37 pm
I have LC too but need educating on exporting and importing files if someone has the time :)  :-* :-*

Happy to share as well   ;)
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: brazen20au on September 24, 2010, 10:49:46 pm
yeah, i need that help too lol

i need help with capturing recipes from online too - the only way i've found is by C&P each bit separately into LC, is that correct or is there another way? it takes forever :(
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: cathy79 on September 24, 2010, 11:37:15 pm
I'm more than happy to share my LC files.

Brazen, you're definitely doing it the hard way!  Check out this demo Learn how to use Living Cookbook to copy recipes from the Internet. (http://www.livingcookbook.com/product/movies/copy_internet_recipes.aspx)

There are other demos there as well which are helpful.  I don't use the recipe planning or shopping list functions, but I'm sure they'd be good.

Faffa - If you go to File and choose Import or Export, the prompts are pretty helpful.  Mainly need to choose what file format you want, choose the recipes or chapters you want to export, then choose a location on your hard drive to export too.

I haven't tried importing files (need someone to export theirs  ;) ;)) but exporting is easy.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: brazen20au on September 24, 2010, 11:48:01 pm
sorry cathy, do you mind sharing the link again? thanks :)
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: cathy79 on September 26, 2010, 10:41:56 pm
I've fixed the link.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: brazen20au on September 26, 2010, 11:28:27 pm
thanks cathy :)
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: Meagan on September 27, 2010, 07:58:15 am
Caroline I am having problems linking my iPad to my lap top with handy cookbook - any tips??

I have tried so many times to get it up and running - I am so frustrated by it!!!!!
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: CarolineW on March 23, 2011, 08:32:45 pm
Sorry Meagan - I only just saw this!  Have you solved the problem?

I also forgot to come back and give the information on the apps I was using - but you can find an entry on it here http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5222.30  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5222.30) giving the names.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: goldfish on May 13, 2012, 02:31:18 am
I'd be happy to provide you with files from my Living Cookbook software.  I can export them as .txt files which can be imported into almost anything, so that would be a headstart over typing perhaps.

Let me know.
Hi Cathy79 . . .I've just loaded Living Cookbook . . but try as I might, something's not clicking and I can't figure out how - or even if - I can transfer recipes from the forum into the book.  I'd certainly appreciate your advice!! :) :)
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: Meagan on May 13, 2012, 02:45:51 am
Sorry Meagan - I only just saw this!  Have you solved the problem?

I also forgot to come back and give the information on the apps I was using - but you can find an entry on it here http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5222.30  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5222.30) giving the names.
No worries I am not using it. I primarily use Evernote now;)
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: meganjane on May 13, 2012, 03:37:56 pm
Meagan, I'm not loving Evernote at all. You have to be connected to the internet to see your work which is very annoying.

I have Paprika, but when I copy and paste, the text isn't formatted, so I don't bother using that anymore.
I like the sound of HandycookBook, mentioned in the link from CarolineW. Might try that one.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: Meagan on May 13, 2012, 03:39:42 pm
I guess I'm using it. On the iPad or iPhone and they are always connected to the net
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: Twitterpated on May 13, 2012, 09:15:54 pm
I'm not sure why MJ. I use Evernote for all my recipes and don't need to be connected to the net to see what I have in there. Only need to be connected for it to sync.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: DizzyGirl on May 13, 2012, 09:48:03 pm
MJ twitterpated mentioned on another thread to open the recipe in Safari and then copy and paste. I just did that and it works. It is formatted so much better. Thanks twitterpated xxxx
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: grapesy83 on May 13, 2012, 09:57:24 pm
I have NO IDEA what any of you are talking about - but I'm intrigued and now want to know what I should be doing to get involved in all these apps :)
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: Twitterpated on May 13, 2012, 10:15:10 pm
Don"t ask me, before Feb this year the only iProduct I had was an iRon.  Ha ha
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: mcmich on May 13, 2012, 10:17:26 pm
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: DizzyGirl on May 14, 2012, 12:32:23 am
What is an iRon?
Oh is it that thing thats sits in a cupboard and never gets used. I think I have one of them  ;D
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: obbie on May 14, 2012, 01:11:14 am
 ;D ;D ;D ;D  as a paperweight
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: DizzyGirl on May 14, 2012, 01:37:03 am
 ;D ;D ;D ;D Is that what it is for Obbie. I thought it was a husband basher LOL
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: Aussie Brenda on May 14, 2012, 03:49:27 am
You girls crack me up.......DG love that you wash your mouth out with Chocolate, have been doing that too.... have you tried the new Passionfruit LINDT......UMMM  UMMMMM
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: DizzyGirl on May 14, 2012, 04:40:33 am
Brenda that sounds YUM. Must look out for it.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: obbie on May 14, 2012, 05:20:05 am
OOH Yes Brenda, I found that on Saturday, and a few other Lindt flavours too.

To think, I used to get free lindt......oh well that way a few years ago.

Robyn
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: Aussie Brenda on May 14, 2012, 10:30:21 am
Has anyone tried the  Lindt choc with a touch of salt,  I was tempted but couldn't quite get my mind around it, although I did try the one with chilli, only once.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: deedub on May 14, 2012, 01:16:16 pm
Has anyone tried the  Lindt choc with a touch of salt,  I was tempted but couldn't quite get my mind around it, although I did try the one with chilli, only once.
I have Brenda, & I love it! I also love the peanut butter lindt balls which are a bit salty as well, so maybe it's just me - i'm not really a sweet tooth.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: meganjane on May 14, 2012, 04:39:48 pm
Thanks twitter plated, I'll try that. I think I need to spend a bit more time with Evernote to get the hang of it. I think it's quite a powerful app, but need a tutorial on how to use it properly.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: DizzyGirl on May 15, 2012, 05:39:37 am
Yum peanut butter chocolate.
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: obbie on May 15, 2012, 05:59:41 am
Yum, lindt chocolate
Title: Re: Cheeky Request ...
Post by: DizzyGirl on May 15, 2012, 11:30:20 am
Yum chocolate of any type