![]() ![]() Technically, it looks like a bunch of folders and files (just like Microsoft Explorer) …ugh! So, that’s what the framework was all about… a way to make this program look and behave just like the rest Microsoft’s interface. I mean, Living Cookbook is basically a “Windows-looking” spreadsheet program. I especially liked the demo video, but I just didn’t like the “pressure to buy”.Īfter it was all said and done, I quickly realized that this was a space-wasting download. Cookn looks like it definitely has a lot of potential. I wanted a free 30-day trial (like most recipe software programs have). While I liked Cook’n and was intrigued by its simple functionality, I wasn’t about to pay $60-$80 on the spot - despite the 200% guarantee. My gut told me, this was going to be my recipe program of choice (see below), but I wanted to make sure, so I kept researching. I have to say… Big Oven is way modern, trendy, and fun. One of the first “new to me” recipe programs that I explored was Big Oven. And… in the best of all worlds, an iPhone app which would enable me to glance at my recipes when I’m out & about and possibly prepare shopping lists based on the ingredients needed. ![]() ![]() An online version similar to the way Google Docs and Evernote sync your data would be nice. Worth noting… One of the features I’m looking for is a way to sync recipes on my 2 computers, or at least a way to access my own recipes on multiple computers. So, here’s how the process of deciding on a recipe software program went for me… Comparing The 6 Most Popular Recipe Software Programs Fortunately, most recipe programs import Mastercook recipes without any problems. In the end, I opted to move on and end my relationship with Mastercook. Personally, I quickly became frustrated when I couldn’t find one good online page to go to for all my Mastercook questions. Plus, Mastercook was recently sold to another company ( Mastercook is now owned by ValueSoft, rather than Sierra) which appears to have opened up a few more holes - in terms of support. There are lots of open-ended questions floating around out there the bulk of the questions are answered by fellow users of Mastercook, rather than a knowledegable support team behind the Mastercook recipe software. Somehow, it’s managed to survive and remain a popular recipe program, but it doesn’t seem well supported. But they sure don’t make it easy to find out.Īt the same time, I wasn’t all that comfortable with Mastercook’s progress through the years. So I honestly have no idea what the newest version of Mastercook is like. ![]()
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