Technology has allowed us access to these websites and recipes at a moments notice but in order to organize and keep your favorites on hand it may be necessary to create a file or use a software package. I have researched and will offer a review of a few software products that I recommend. These products will allow you to import, catalog and print your recipes in a variety of convenient formats.

1. MasterCook Deluxe 9.0 by ValuSoft

Product Features

Meal-planning software with 8,000+ recipes and 100s of international recipes

Thorough search capabilities; expert nutritional analysis

Professional tips, cooking for a crowd, and essential cooking techniques

Enjoy 400 savory baking recipes with step-by-step instructions

Print shopping lists for single recipes or entire menus, or download to PDA

2. Cook’n for Every Holiday by DVO Enterprises

This instructional computer software includes 582 recipes, recipe manager, menu planner, and more!

Product Features:

Search thousands of recipes in seconds–just tell it what you have on hand

Adjust recipe serving sizes automatically

Demonstrate preparation techniques with video clips

Display hundreds of full-color food photos

Organize your own recipes

Print your recipes on decorative 3×5 cards

Create weekly menus

Make grocery shopping lists

Analyze the nutritional value of your recipes

Recipe Manager:

Organizing your family recipe collection in the computer is easy with Cook’n. You already know how to put in your recipes, that’s because Cook’n’s recipe window looks just like a recipe card. And, “Quick-Fill” editing does much of the typing for you.

Cook’n has simple cookbook-like chapters and categories that make it easy to find your recipes fast.

Cook’n’s Recipe Manager makes entertaining a snap. Simply select the number of guests you will be serving and enter it into your favorite recipe. Cook’n calculates the new ingredient amounts for you.

Menu Planner:

Build your own weekly and monthly menus

Drag and drop meals to make your menus

Combine recipes and food items to make complete meals. Then, drag and drop meals to make your own weekly or monthly menus.

Grocery Shopping Assistant

Compiles your family’s shopping list automatically

Organizes shopping list items by aisle

Converts to package sizes (e.g., tablespoon tomato paste to 8 oz. cans)

Calculates your grocery cost

Personal Home Nutritionist

Analyze the nutritional elements of recipes and menus (even the ones you add!)

Choose between brands to satisfy dietary needs

Cook’n will analyze the nutritional value of any recipe or menu (even the ones you add!). Easy to read…Cook’n nutrition facts window looks just like the label on a can.

Cook’n has nutrition facts from the labels of 10,000 food products. You can choose between different brands to see what the nutritional effect is.

Now you can plan menus based on dietary needs and tastes. Prepare one delicious meal for the entire family.

Home Cookin: Recipe Software by Mountain Software

Product Features:

· Easy to Use Interface - Home Cooking uses a simple tabbed interface that is easy to operate while providing all the features you use most. You can create as many chapters as you wish. Home Cookin will keep everything sorted alphabetically so you can quickly browse through your collection, and find your favorites easily.

· Easy Recipe Entry

· Import and Export Capabilities - Thousands of free recipes can be found on web pages, newsgroups, and various mailing lists. You can easily add these to your collection by importing them into Home Cookin. Most standard formats are supported.

· Meal Planning - The meal calendar makes it easy to plan your upcoming meals. Locate your desired recipes, then add them to the calendar. Add personal notes if you plan on eating out, want to indicate a holiday, or to reference recipes in other cookbooks. When you are ready to prepare the meal, you can access the recipe quickly from the meal calendar.

· Grocery Management - The Home Cooking grocery manager will make quick work of preparing your grocery shopping lists. Start a new list, select the items you need, and print. A cost estimate is calculated as you select each item, so you’ll know ahead of time how much you’ll be spending on your groceries. The printed list is compact and sorted by store and location to make your shopping trip as easy as possible.

Websites provide us with recipes at a moments notice but in order to organize and keep them handy and get the most use of them it may be necessary to create a file or use a software package. I have provided a review of a few software products that I found to be of good quality. These products will allow you to import, analyze, catalog and print your recipes in a variety of convenient formats including a grocery list!

I have an extensive background in Finance and Fiscal Procedure. I also have a web business where I offer Computer Learning Software for Kids. I am very interested in the product itself as well as the subject matter that it involves. Please use the link above to visit us at The Software Spot! Thank you, Allison Merlino

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In the United States, the first modern Father’s Day celebration was held on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia. (The first Mother’s Day was celebrated in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 10, 1908) It was first celebrated as a church service at Williams Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South. Both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are secular activities although they experienced their beginnings in the church. It has become a significant commercial holiday in many countries.

So, the third Sunday in June finds most of us looking for a gift to give our Dad, Husband, Grandfather, or Godfather etc. to express our appreciation! I have compiled a list of 10 great gift ideas.

1. Sports Events Tickets; The gift of sporting event tickets will have to be customized to your guy and guarantees a very happy recipient. You have given the gift of the event and permission to go all in one shot!

2. Watch; Men typically wear a limited amount of jewelry if any. A watch is a man’s defining ornamental accessory. If your man has a fancy watch perhaps buy him a casual style leather band and vice versa.

3. Leatherman; A leatherman is a staple for most men and it comes in a variety classes and prices. This item has similar functionality of a swiss army knife.

4. Car Cleaning Kit; A fancy car cleaning kit is sure to be appreciated with its specialty brushes and cleaners. If your guy is not the do it yourself type you can give him a gift certificate to have his car detailed.

5. Fishing Gear; There are a variety of items to choose from in this category and you are sure to find something for every budget. You can go for the fancy fishing pole or items for the tackle box!

6. Golf Gear; Like the item above there are a variety of items to choose from like golf gear or supplies. There are items for every price range from golf balls or golf socks to golf clubs!

7. A Handcrafted Coupon Booklet: This is one of my personal favorites. This gift is customized by the giver for the receiver. Coupon examples include taking care of a smaller sibling, clean up the yard, vacuum or other household chore, no whining for a whole day, breakfast in bed or a snack, your TV show choice. This booklet is a free and crafty idea for a child to create for their parent!

8. Educational Computer Software; Computer software is available in language instruction and other hobbies. For example, Family Tree software that helps a person organize and present their genealogy research. Encourage Dad to take some time for herself!

9. Grill Tools; Grill tools may inspire the act of grilling therefore, they will benefit many! They also come in a variety of sizes and prices.

10. Tech Gadgets; An ipod or an upgraded cell phone is a nice and useful gift idea!

If you can narrow down a store that the receiver favors, a safe gift would be a gift certificate from that store or any item with a gift receipt! Home Depot, Lowe’s or Macy’s Men Store are some suggestions of stores that just about anyone could find a desirable item in!

Father’s Day finds a majority of us searching for a satisfactory gift that represents our appreciation for our father, husband, grandfather, godfather etc. I have provided a list of fabulous father’s day gifts sure to please!

I have an extensive background in Finance and Fiscal Procedure. I also have a web business where I offer Educational Computer Software and Games. I am very interested in the product itself as well as the subject matter that it involves. Kids Learning Tools Please visit us at The Software Spot!

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