[Tektalkdiscussion] A tip for good cooks by Dan Thompson

[Bob Acosta]

        Dan's Tech Tips:

Storing Recipes On The Computer

A few weeks ago someone emailed in asking if I knew any recipe programs.

I must apologize for the delay for getting back to the topic, but I've been doing some research among several avid every day chefs. I was also looking for the most accessible means of storing recipes among computers using adaptive software such as screenreaders and/or screen enlargement.

Instead of telling all the things that didn't work, here are the methods being used by around 50 "normally" sighted and those using adaptive screen access software.

METHOD 1. Create a file for each category such as Appetizers,, casseroles, main dishes etc.

Add to the file by moving to the bottom and pressing enter a few times. Then enter in your new recipe.

Then when you are looking for an idea for example in the Appetizers, file, use your word processor's find/replace feature to search for a given recipe title or some ingredient. You would need to use the "next instance" option in your word processor's find/replace repeatedly until locating your choice.

Here is an example of how to search using Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007. I am inserting two recipes from a cookbook I have below It is a small part of a file called " Appetizers, Relishes And Pickles.".

I will include the instructions of how to search for recipe's title first and then for an ingredient second. The two recipes are at the end of this document.

Have a folder of cookbooks anyone is welcome to if you send me an email.

I Think there are twelve. One set are some Of from this newsletter of the last few years. The rest are from other books.

My email is on the next line.

dthompson5 at mchsi.com
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