I am seriously considering purchasing this software as well. I am one of those people that spent hours trying to make my own recipe book, only to find that the next time my husband messed with the computer all of my work was gone. AARRGG!! The only problem I see is that I don’t have a lot of counter space so I prefer to be able to pull out individual recipe cards from my cookbooks so I can hang them as I prepare them. Is that a possibility or is this only in magazine type format? Don’t get me wrong I am almost sold on your product…

I have bought Matilda for my mom while she can still type with her arthritis. Basically I’d like to know two things

1. If I buy another copy of Matilda can I back up her recipes and load on my computer at home, so that I can print on my color laser printer?

2. Also, is there a possibility of merging/copying/whatever recipes and combining them?

Thanks for your help!

David

p.s. My mom thinks your software is great.

I also like pulling out one card at a time. So I was just thinking that whatever program I use (and it will likely be this one), I will just bind it in a large ring binder and cover the pages with plastic page protectors rather than do the spiral binding kit sold here.

Astrid

Astrid-
That could definitely work.
Matilda

I just bought the software and am going to make a “remembrance cookbook” from my mother’s receipes. Many are written on bridge score pads, backs of receipts, cards, etc. That’s part of the memory I want to capture. Some are in letters that have preserved part of the letter and therefore parts of history. I hope to make pictures of the papers and letters by scanning and then include with the receipe. Will this work?

Carol-
There’s no limit to the recipes. I’ve seen people enter thousands of recipes without a problem.

You don’t have to use all the sections. Many people just want to make a recipe book.

You can add a custom photo to the front cover. Of course, you can always create your own front cover in photoshop.

Matilda

Thanks, Suzanne. I’ve fixed it.
Matilda

Not sure I understand your question–you can find all the cookbook templates here:
http://www.cookbookpeople.com/samples.htm
Just send your friend/family the link.
Matilda

Hi, Natalie-
Yes, it does for nearly everybody.

Truth is we’ve run into a few glitches on a couple of computers, but they are a small number and we always recommend they use TinySpell, a free little program available here:
http://tinyspell.m6.net/

Matilda

If you buy the software, you should be able to install it on multiple computers without buying multiple copies. Are you going to be another Microsoft Matilda? Even if Matilda says you cant, you really can. EULA should allow for use on any of your computers. If I own 5 computers, should I have to buy 5 copies of the software just so I can use it on every computer?

Lol, I can understand her attachment to the recipe cards as I have a sentimental attachment to those I am honored to have inherited. However, I love this software. I have children that have moved out on their own and others yet to fly from the nest. I love being able to use the software to compile a book full of love and comfort that they grew up knowing and tasting.
The result is that I do still have and love the original recipe cards that contain the lovenly hand written recipes passed down by my Great Grandmother, Grandmother( both now pased away) and others. These, as they are added into my cookbook are then sealed and protecte , to be kept in a safe place to just read occasionally and remember fondly those days as a child at their side learning their ways.
So now I have the best of both worlds. I have a cookbook and recipes that I can pass on to others. Allowing me to keep safe, from further damage though use, those treasured recipe cards.