On 08/26/2014 01:17 PM, Becca EmaNymton wrote:
> On 8/25/2014 10:27 AM, Dave wrote:
>> All,
>>
>> I plan to do a family recipe cookbook, but as an interim step, we want
>> to put the recipes on a web site so all can access them. I would
>> appreciate any suggestions from those that have done this.
>>
>> After talking to (almost) everyone, we came up with some requirements
>> * Can be accessed on the desktop, Android, or iPhone, and printed.
>> * Private. This is for our family, not the whole world. We also don't
>> want personal information tracked so some company(s) can spam the family
>> with ads or build marketing information (See 60 Minutes, 8/24/14).
>> * Easy (for me) to add recipes. Recipe entry forms would be nice, but
>> I'll settle for HTML files.
>> * Cost. Low cost is good, free is better.
>>
>> I could create a family recipe web site, but why re-invent the wheel?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dave
>
> Dave, I have a question, if everyone can see the recipes online and copy
> them, what would be their motivation to purchase the cookbook. My
> sister compiled a family recipe book last year, I wanted one for myself
> and one for each of my children. I think it is a great idea.
>
> Becca

Everyone seems to like the idea of a book for a number of reasons. Some
of the reasons a
* Books are handier in the kitchen than computers or smart devices - if
they have one (not all do).
* Books put everything on one page - no scrolling L/R, U/D.
* Comments can be added in the section for comments. When I do a
recipe, I allow space for user comments.

However, it will be a while before I get the book done. So as an
interim step, a web site would be good. They can print the recipe, take
it into the kitchen, and use it. Plus, this will give us time to get
pictures and debug the recipes.

Dave,