Free Internet Access Macintosh

Free Internet Access Macintosh

Free Internet Access Macintosh

In the early 1980s, when computers were just beginning to appear in the household, a common question was, “Can the computer store recipes?” With a good data base program and a lot of abbreviations, the answer was a tentative “Yes.” Today, the Internet makes it possible not only to store recipes but to share them with the world and for the world to share them with users.

Recipes Available in Multiple Formats

The recipes available on the Internet are available in a variety of formats. They can be found in collections and standing alone.

  • Online within a website: Find these recipes in blogs and other social networking sites.
  • Downloadable PDF files: Frequently find these in commercial or organizational sites like Campbell’s or the California Avocado Commission.
  • Hard copy sent via snail mail: These recipes come in many forms such as index card groupings, pamphlets, booklets, and even regular bound books.
  • Video How to: These are available for all aspects of food preparation. They may cover anything from the proper method to fillet a catfish, how to set a formal table, or a step-by-step preparation of a particular recipe.

Some websites may contain only one of these formats while others supply several of them. A commercial website might provide access to a single recipe which can be printed, plus a video of the actual item being prepared, plus the recipe may be part of a promotional publication which may be available as a downloadable PDF file or ordered via snail mail.