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Another way to store recipes
« on: June 28, 2014, 09:49:08 am »
The other day Tenina mentioned an app for storing recipes. I decided I would check it out. It is called hipcook and is $2.49. I bought it and then because of my ability on the iPad I had problems. I emailed them and had a reply back very quickly. My drama was all my fault and now I can use it.
I will be honest and say I haven't really had an intense look at it, but so far so good.
As you know I also use Snap Recipes.
I plan to have an in depth look tonight so I will report back. Hipcook has now joined us on the forum. Welcome.

Just thought I had better mention that I don't know hipcook and in no way benefit from her app.
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2014, 10:29:26 am »
TRTLMT has also been mentioning this app on her blog too.
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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2014, 11:38:30 am »
I downloaded Snap recipes also, but it seems to have chewed up a lot of my storage space.  I'm going thru trying to find where all my storage space has gone because I'll be blowed if I'm going to buy more
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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2014, 11:43:03 am »
I understand that only too well CP. I refuse to buy more too. My next iPad will have the biggest storage I can buy.
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2014, 11:59:47 am »
Will be interested to hear as I need an app.

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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2014, 10:16:17 pm »
I would also like a recipe storage app so will watch how you go with hipcook cookie1.
I have struggled and given up with Evernote.
I am also using ipad which I don't like at all!
Give me a laptop any day windows is much better and more flexible.

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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2014, 01:27:26 am »
Will also be interested in this , according to my ipad what I have on Snap recipes takes up 26.8 MB which is not too bad at the moment. But I have noticed that another one I have "Baking with Dorie" is taking up 2.2 GB so I will have another look at that and maybe delete it.   I will certainly get a larger storage next time too.

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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2014, 04:40:56 am »
love my lap top too.  :)
I just bought folders from Target to print recipes, and file them.  quite cheap, but so handy.
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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2014, 04:54:12 am »
Actually obbie thats what I do when using my laptop. But that is being used to do exams etc.
I am using the cast off obsolete school iPad so printing is difficult.

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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2014, 06:56:38 am »
I have just started using Pepperpot.  It is very simple - it has to be for me to use it!  I wonder how these more recent apps compare to those we have discussed in the past?
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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2014, 07:48:09 am »
True Marina. I have tried a couple and just couldn't use them. I think we need to find so etching that suits us. I had a look at hipcook last night, not enough to say anything detailed yet. It won't be tonight either as we have a meeting. Hopefully Monday.
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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2014, 08:51:22 am »
This app is no where as easy to use as Snap Recipes. However I plan to persevere. With help from the developer I have found that if you add things using photos you must have excellent light etc otherwise the photo comes out as gobbledygook..  I am in the process of going through 1,000,001 cooking magazines looking at the recipes I have marked. I don't want them on Snap Recipes as I'd like to keep them apart until I try them. My cupboard shelves are bending as they can't cope.  :-\ :-\
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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2014, 09:04:30 am »
I just save the recipe and convert it into my template on Word and save them in categories on the laptop. Print the one I want to use and keep it in a folder; different colour for each category; works for me.

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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2014, 09:07:54 am »
I have just started using Pepperpot.  It is very simple - it has to be for me to use it!  I wonder how these more recent apps compare to those we have discussed in the past?

I am going to follow Pepperpot up. I need easy to use as I'm not very computer savy. Thanks Cuilidh.  :)
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Re: Another way to store recipes
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2014, 09:10:04 am »
Good ideas troupie. I think my problems are with the limitations of the iPad.
The laptop is much more versatile.
I will get my laptop back after exams!