1Maryann Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I keep seeing all these amazing recipes here and on other paleo sites. I keep bookmarking them, but they are getting out of hand. I've used allrecipes.com for years, and all I had to do was click to move things to my recipe box. I guess I'm spoiled. What do the rest of you do to keep your recipes organized? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 My "favorites" list is totally out of hand. I'll let you know if I figure something out. I was considering starting a document file and just cut and paste the recipes I want to have on hand into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I use pinterest a lot, I have a paleo board on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I use pinterest a lot, I have a paleo board on that. I am going to check that out. My daughter has been loving Pinterest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I am going to check that out. My daughter has been loving Pinterest. Have fun! Say goodbye to the rest of your day http://pinterest.com/derval/paleo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrustdc Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Pinterest. It's so much easier than other bookmarks because it's visual - I can see what I am looking for. It's not ideal; their search engine SUCKS. But you can subdivide your boards by any categories you like or you can tag your posts (but again, given their search engine I don't find tags help much). I need to take the time to subdivide my recipe boards, but haven't done it yet. I do print hard copies of the things I actually cook, because I don't like going back and forth to the computer while cooking. If I like it, it goes in a recipe folder I keep on the countertop so I can pull it out the next time I want to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Pinterest. It's so much easier than other bookmarks because it's visual - I can see what I am looking for. It's not ideal; their search engine SUCKS. But you can subdivide your boards by any categories you like or you can tag your posts (but again, given their search engine I don't find tags help much). I need to take the time to subdivide my recipe boards, but haven't done it yet. I do print hard copies of the things I actually cook, because I don't like going back and forth to the computer while cooking. If I like it, it goes in a recipe folder I keep on the countertop so I can pull it out the next time I want to make it. Yeah, that's what I should do. I'll start a Whole30/Paleo binder. I think that's easier. That is one thing I love about having WellFed on my Kindle fire. It's very easy to pull up a recipe using the index and I set it up in the kitchen. Supposedly I can store documents in the cloud for my fire, but I haven't investigated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Have fun! Say goodbye to the rest of your day http://pinterest.com/derval/paleo/ LOL...I can totally see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrustdc Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Do both! Pinrterest is so much fun and a great way to keep track of things you MIGHT do. I only print when I know I really am going to do something, but it's good to have a place to keep all those "That sounds yummy!" ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Have fun! Say goodbye to the rest of your day http://pinterest.com/derval/paleo/ Just joined and "followed" you, so now all I have to do is pirate all of your stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Do both! Pinrterest is so much fun and a great way to keep track of things you MIGHT do. I only print when I know I really am going to do something, but it's good to have a place to keep all those "That sounds yummy!" ideas. Yep....just registered and already stole something from Derval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate LeKites Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I just copy and paste into a document. If I use something enough, I'll print it and put it in a binder. I could, theoretically organize the recipes within the document, but I just search for a keyword and find the recipes easily enough. You could also use www.food.com (or a similar site), enter the recipe there and add it to your cookbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Derval - you now have another stalker follower. I loved the definition of vegetarian . Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Derval - you now have another stalker follower. I loved the definition of vegetarian . Thanks! LOL...yes, as Derval warned me, I've been playing on Pinterest almost all day. Wait..where's the definition of vegetarian? Is that on her Pinterest page. Gaack...back I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 OMG..love that. That is a great vegetarian description and I will use that often on my veggie friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie.s.a Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I also use Pinterest for recipes. Just started following Derval's board. Looks yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Maryann Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks all! Although I may not end up thanking you. I already spend too much time on that giant timesuck called facebook, and I'm hanging out here more often. Now y'all are feeding my internet addiction by persuading me to join pinterest. I should have listened when they told me that facebook was a gateway drug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwestgirl80 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Printing the ones you use often is such a great tip - I've never thought of that! Pinterest does get out of control. I looooove it though!!! I aim to try 1-2 new recipes a week but keep the rest our tried and true faves. My bf only has the patience to tolerate my experimenting a few nights anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLC1968 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I do print hard copies of the things I actually cook, because I don't like going back and forth to the computer while cooking. If I like it, it goes in a recipe folder I keep on the countertop so I can pull it out the next time I want to make it. This is exactly what I do, except with a binder. Once a recipe has been used more than once, it ends up in a page protector. Eventually, I plan to actually organize the binder, but for now, I just pull out the page I want, cook and then put it back wherever. Not much of a system, but it works great! Plus this way, my husband knows where to go for our favorites when I'm out of town or working late. I still haven't figured out how to best capture my favorites from all my paleo cookbooks though. That'll be my next endeavor on this front... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrustdc Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 aim to try 1-2 new recipes a week but keep the rest our tried and true faves. My bf only has the patience to tolerate my experimenting a few nights anyways I do this, too, because it's faster and easier to cook things i know well, but adding one or two different things keeps it interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley417 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I use a site called Paprika. It will automatically download recipes from some sites or you can put the recipes in through their copying. It's a little difficult to learn but I really love it. I am also on Pinterest and save recipes there. I have a paleo board and one that says low carb sugar free gluten free where I saved recipes for homemade mayonnaise, ketchup, ghee and other staples. You can follow me at Michelle Lobovits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustKelly Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I have a unique method for organizing my recipes. I use an app called Pocket, which allows you to email any page to a saved email address, then, when I click on the app, all of my recipes are saved there. It's a bookmarking app but I use it solely for recipes. I like the idea of printing them out too, I think I'll start doing that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Maryann Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Pinterest was a great idea. I started several boards. I titled them like I would categories in a recipe file: Paleo Beef Dishes, Paleo Poultry, Paleo seafood, paleo side dishes, etc. Now to start moving things over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Schenkel Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I use http://evernote.com/. If you have a smart phone or tablet, there's an app so you always have all your information with you. There is a web clipper to clip recipes you find around the web and an email that you can email notes in too. I love the search feature so if I have an item I need to use up, I can search for all my recipes that use it. You can scan notes in or take a picture with your phone. I use it for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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