On 8/26/2014 3:28 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Dave" > wrote in message
> ...
>> 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,
>
> Hmmm... We are discussing cookbooks on a forum that I frequent. One
> person was asking about making them to raise money. All of the
> responses were that none of us use cookbooks any more because it is just
> easier to get the recipes from the computer.

The same thing is happening to regular books and newspapers too.

Sad, all that kinesthetic value forgotten, in less than a generation too!