Evernote vs. Living Cookbook

[Cuilidh]

Thanks for your comments, Bonsai.  You have also inadvertently answered one of my thoughts re. access on two computers.  If I was a blond I would call this a blond moment, but I'm not a blond so I'll have to admit to a senior moment ... my computers are also networked so I don't need to purchase two copies, I simply access via the network (you may have guessed I am a little techno challenged, I just don't think of things like this).

[faffa_70]

I use "dropbox" and when I have backed up LCB I just drop the data file into dropbox and pick it up on my other computer then back that up - I think there would be many ways, that is  how my brother set me up 

[dede]

I just downloaded recipe book app, I am finding it really easy to use. I can add recipes straight from the net (just working on the forum now) and I can email and print the recipes easily. Also can categorize recipes to make it easy to find and add photos.
Does anyone else us Recipe Book?

[RosieB]

I just downloaded recipe book app, I am finding it really easy to use. I can add recipes straight from the net (just working on the forum now) and I can email and print the recipes easily. Also can categorize recipes to make it easy to find and add photos.
Does anyone else us Recipe Book?

Hi Dede.
I have been searching for a decent app.  Is Recipe Book for iPad or Android?
I have a Xoom that runs on Android.  DH gave it to me for my birthday and is a bit disappointed that I am not using it as much as he uses his.

[dede]

RosieB it's on my iPad, not sure if it's available in android sorry (don't know much about android)
The app is called 'My Recipe Book'.

[RosieB]

Thanks Dede.
I will see if there is a version for android.  It has to be super easy for me to get my head around.
But most seem so simple they don't do what I want.   
I guess I am looking for one that will find and copy the recipe, and then go to the kitchen and make it.

[cookie1]

How much was it please dede?

[dede]

I think it was $1.99 cookie, but not 100% sure

[bickie]

I use Evernote for my recipe clippings - and I like it because it is where I store lots of other notes too. I did have a system where I had different apps for different uses and it got too chaotic. So now I just use different notebooks in Evernote. I have a 'recipe to try' notebook where I put new recipes - and them they get moved to 'rated recipes' where I will add my own notes and give them a mark out of 10. I also have an 'inspiration' notebook where I put images that I like - might be the way the food is presented - or great table setting ideas etc. I also have a notebook where I take note of dinners I've had - who came, what I cooked, what we drank (not quantities!) and a photo of the night. There are so many uses - I could go on and on.  If you use Evernote you should try and get into the habit of tagging as this makes all your searches more productive. hope that helps!

[dede]

Bickie you sound far to organized. I have bits here and bits there. Is an organized mess though lol.

[bickie]

I do sound it don't I? But I'm not! But I can multi - task!!!  I am getting ready for work at the moment hair dryer in one hand, ipad in the other - surrounded by what my DH calls my 'piles' piles of cook books, children's paintings, the washing, papers - it is chaos! That's why I love Evernote I can clip and collect all sorts of stuff to my heart's content - and nobody trips over it!

[maddy]

Does anyone else use Recipe Book?

I love paprika for recipes.  Have tried a couple others, but am finding this the easiest to transfer recipes to, and very user friendly.
Evernote is fine, but you have to have the internet connected to use it, so because we drop out often, it's a bit of a pain.
Plus, you can't copy something from evernote, and paste it somewhere else 
I guess if you have it synced to your computer, it's not an issue then......but I haven't bothered yet.

[dragongirly]

I'm using Evernote, Paprika and Dropbox for all my file sharing - allows me to use my ipad as my recipe book *grin*

[cookie1]

I downloaded My Recipe Book app. Now I have to figure how to use it.

[dede]

It's pretty easy cookie, and there is a help menu if you get stuck. So far I have only been getting recipes from the forum. I either add photos from the forum or google a picture. I have 60+ recipes so far.