Using the Nook Color for recipes?

heron61 · 12-21-2010, 06:57 AM

I'm seriously considering getting an NC, but in addition to reading a lot, I also cook a lot. As a result, I have several hundred recipies in .html .doc format. I know the NC will read them and think that the screen size would make it an ideal e-cookbook. However, I've heard some comments about not being able to use folders in the (unrooted) NC file structure. Does that only apply to epubs or to all files?

Could I (for example) navigate to specific recipes using a folder structure like the following:

Document
-Recipes
--Chinese Food
--Indian Food
--Italian Food
--Thai Food

Or would they all be in the Documents folder, w/o any organization?

zeroh · 12-21-2010, 10:10 AM

Sorry I can't answer your specific question about viewing docs in an unrooted NC..

I just wanted to comment on the idea of using it for recipies... It's a very practical idea indeed and I have several recipies in pdf format that would do just nicely... BUT.. I tend to get a little messy in the kitchen especially when trying to follow a recipe while cooking at the same time (the stove doesn't wait for while you try to read the steps). I'd be wary of getting the NC dirty or even wet! So as long there's a good spot to put the NC where it won't get in the way, this would be another good use for it!

boswd · 12-21-2010, 10:17 AM

there should be no reasos you can't use Folders also you can create a "My Shelf" with your Cooking recipes. on it.

slayda · 12-21-2010, 10:57 AM

Mine is wrapped under the tree so I can't double check now but I made folders with epub books. The folder structure showed under 'My File' I think. If you're still interested after Christmas (i.e. haven't gotten a better answer from someone else), send me a PM & I'll recheck it.

Snard · 12-21-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slayda

Mine is wrapped under the tree so I can't double check now but I made folders with epub books. The folder structure showed under 'My File' I think. If you're still interested after Christmas (i.e. haven't gotten a better answer from someone else), send me a PM & I'll recheck it.

I am doing a slightly "higher tech" solution with the Nook for recipes: I have installed the "OpenEats" web recipe management system on one of my computers at home, and I use the Nook's web browser to browse and view recipes.

For those who haven't heard of it, go to http://www.openeats.org for more information about this free application.

jasoraso · 12-21-2010, 01:25 PM

I think I might install one of these in the kitchen, but then I'm going to need to get my wife a NC too!
http://lifehacker.com/5639180/the-3-ipad-wall-mount

zeroh · 12-21-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasoraso

I think I might install one of these in the kitchen, but then I'm going to need to get my wife a NC too!
http://lifehacker.com/5639180/the-3-ipad-wall-mount

what a great idea!

lionel47 · 12-21-2010, 08:59 PM

Seriously, I cook a lot when I am home. I would not think of mounting my NC or any other tablet in the kitchen so I can use recipes from it.

Whenever I cook from a recipe, I print it out and read it three or four times. The last time, I go through my kitchen checking off the ingredients I have on hand and putting a dash next to the ones I have to purchase.

I may also jot down some possible ingredient substitutions or make silly comments in the margins.

And I take the printed recipe to the store with me.

When I cook, I am all over the recipe and stuff get's splashed on it. Good.

Finally, after the meal, my wife and I will note the bottle of wine we had with it and rate the recipe on our 5 star scale.

Our refrigerator has our top 5 recipes in the original paper forms with all our scribbles, splashes and messiness on them.

No, we would never trade that ritual for a tablet.

KryptoNyte · 12-21-2010, 09:46 PM

A bunch of fantastic ideas here. If only I hadn't tried to make that grilled cheese in the toaster ...

primetime34 · 12-22-2010, 01:15 PM

Anybody know the best Android recipe app? I have a PDN that's hacked and would love to use it for recipes also. Thanks.

SCION · 12-22-2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by primetime34

Anybody know the best Android recipe app? I have a PDN that's hacked and would love to use it for recipes also. Thanks.

I've seen the name Epicurious referenced several times. I've downloaded it, but haven't opened it yet.

lionel47 · 12-22-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by primetime34

Anybody know the best Android recipe app? I have a PDN that's hacked and would love to use it for recipes also. Thanks.

What's a PDN?

SCION · 12-22-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lionel47

What's a PDN?

I assume it's a Pandigital Novel.

primetime34 · 12-22-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCION

I assume it's a Pandigital Novel.

Yep...it does a pretty good job once hacked...now if I could just find the comic book reader that is best I'd be in great shape (I don't ready comic books but children's books but it's the same idea)

Slim · 12-23-2010, 12:19 PM

B&N is coming out with some interactive cookbooks with embedded videos some time in the first quarter

12-21-2010, 06:57 AM	#1
heron61 Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland, OR Device: Ipod Touch 3rd gen, SmartQ V7	Using the Nook Color for recipes? I'm seriously considering getting an NC, but in addition to reading a lot, I also cook a lot. As a result, I have several hundred recipies in .html .doc format. I know the NC will read them and think that the screen size would make it an ideal e-cookbook. However, I've heard some comments about not being able to use folders in the (unrooted) NC file structure. Does that only apply to epubs or to all files? Could I (for example) navigate to specific recipes using a folder structure like the following: Document -Recipes --Chinese Food --Indian Food --Italian Food --Thai Food Or would they all be in the Documents folder, w/o any organization? Last edited by heron61; 12-21-2010 at 07:08 AM.

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12-21-2010, 10:10 AM	#2
zeroh Zealot Posts: 121 Karma: 132 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: nook color	Sorry I can't answer your specific question about viewing docs in an unrooted NC.. I just wanted to comment on the idea of using it for recipies... It's a very practical idea indeed and I have several recipies in pdf format that would do just nicely... BUT.. I tend to get a little messy in the kitchen especially when trying to follow a recipe while cooking at the same time (the stove doesn't wait for while you try to read the steps). I'd be wary of getting the NC dirty or even wet! So as long there's a good spot to put the NC where it won't get in the way, this would be another good use for it!

12-21-2010, 10:17 AM	#3
boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	there should be no reasos you can't use Folders also you can create a "My Shelf" with your Cooking recipes. on it.

12-21-2010, 10:57 AM	#4
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Mine is wrapped under the tree so I can't double check now but I made folders with epub books. The folder structure showed under 'My File' I think. If you're still interested after Christmas (i.e. haven't gotten a better answer from someone else), send me a PM & I'll recheck it.

12-21-2010, 01:25 PM	#6
jasoraso Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1212418 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Nook Touch, Nook Color (rooted) and Samsung Galaxy Nexus	I think I might install one of these in the kitchen, but then I'm going to need to get my wife a NC too! http://lifehacker.com/5639180/the-3-ipad-wall-mount

12-21-2010, 08:59 PM	#8
lionel47 Addict Posts: 361 Karma: 170 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Device: B&N Nook, Nook Color	Seriously, I cook a lot when I am home. I would not think of mounting my NC or any other tablet in the kitchen so I can use recipes from it. Whenever I cook from a recipe, I print it out and read it three or four times. The last time, I go through my kitchen checking off the ingredients I have on hand and putting a dash next to the ones I have to purchase. I may also jot down some possible ingredient substitutions or make silly comments in the margins. And I take the printed recipe to the store with me. When I cook, I am all over the recipe and stuff get's splashed on it. Good. Finally, after the meal, my wife and I will note the bottle of wine we had with it and rate the recipe on our 5 star scale. Our refrigerator has our top 5 recipes in the original paper forms with all our scribbles, splashes and messiness on them. No, we would never trade that ritual for a tablet.

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KryptoNyte Shepherd Posts: 313 Karma: 663 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook Color, LG Optimus V	A bunch of fantastic ideas here. If only I hadn't tried to make that grilled cheese in the toaster ...

12-22-2010, 01:15 PM	#10
primetime34 Zealot Posts: 124 Karma: 1142 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kindle 3, Nook 3G	Anybody know the best Android recipe app? I have a PDN that's hacked and would love to use it for recipes also. Thanks.

12-23-2010, 12:19 PM	#15
Slim Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: NookColor	B&N is coming out with some interactive cookbooks with embedded videos some time in the first quarter