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#Need Good Cookbook Disc!

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#34664From: Bill HinesDec 22, 1992 10:21 AM

My wife has just sprung this one on me – she wants a new cookbook. I thought that since I just bought the CDROM drive, I might find something nice on compact disc (preferrably under Windows, if not then DOS). I know there are a few titles out there, can anyone recommend one? Thanks, Bill Hines

#34677From: Rich Bowers/OPADec 22, 1992 3:20 PM

Bill: I saw a really inexpensive recipe disc at a stand run by Mr. CD (?!) at CDROM Expo. Someone looking over my shoulder said that it (and others by the same publisher) had a lousy interface, but I have no way of knowing. Max Systems (Mr. CD) is at 800/444-MRCD. Other vendors in the TTLVND.TXT file in Lib #10 may have other suggestions. Best — Rich Bowers

#34686From: Phil DunnDec 22, 1992 4:25 PM

Bill – If you want a cookbook and health/fitness info too, try Sante CD-ROM at CompUSA or CS or Babbage or?? Phil

#34739From: Bill HinesDec 23, 1992 8:25 AM

Phil, Is 'Sante' the title or the publisher? Do you know if any mail-order places have this? Thanks, Bill Hines

#34747From: Phil DunnDec 23, 1992 9:25 AM

Sante CD-ROM is the title, Hopkins Technology, the publisher. It's carried by Mindware (800) 447-0477. Or you can call us 800-397-9211. I'll be glad to send you a flyer for your address. Best to buy from someone other than us cuz we have to charge full list. Phil

#34762From: Bill HinesDec 23, 1992 12:46 PM

Phil, Thanks for the info. I checked into Sante, and decided against it because I want something that is more "cookbook" than nutritional advisor. I was told the recipes in Sante are nutrition-based and that you can add your own, but I want something more mainline. So the search continues <g>. BTW, "HopTech" – sounds like you might add a title for bartending also <g>! Bill

#34770From: Phil DunnDec 23, 1992 3:02 PM

Bill – not sure if there is anything more "mainline" since the 415 recipes are directly from her home family recipe file. Hoptech – Yeah, I also get a ribbing over in the homebrew forum. Phil

#34956From: Steve WiggintonDec 26, 1992 7:37 PM

Bill, I just ordered a couple of CD-ROM's from ERM. The flyer that came with them lists a CD-ROM called "Colossal Cookbook". It's only $19, so you wouldn't loose much if it wasn't any good. The description says "Includes over 4000 recipes, more than 'Joy of Cooking.' Excellent recipe cross-reference and search! Includes health and nutrition guides, meal planning, low cholesterol diets, cooking instructions, more! The large cookbook is in MealMaster format, and contains over 2000 recipes. Other cookbooks on the disc inlcude ethnic and regional specialties plus Vittles and Edna-format recipes." I've ordered from ERM twice now and have not had any problems. Their phone number is 800-776-5865. –Steve

#34994From: Frank HarrisDec 27, 1992 12:14 AM

We also sell the Collossal Cookbook that will fill your needs and desires. $19 and we have it in stock. Frank