Computer Chronicles
REPEAT [Cooking with Your PC]
S17 E47 Feb 28, 2000 30m TV-G
There are software programs and online resources to allow you to cook like an expert chef, learn about food, and show you how to have a more nutritious meal. Since cooking shows on PBS are so popular, we'd thought we'd bring you an episode on cooking with your PC!
[Episode #1747, First broadcast: 2/29/2000]
Webvan
One of the more recent and heavy-backed entrants into the home-delivered online grocery store, the Webvan site provides more than just a place to shop. It also provides menus, articles and recipes.
Sierra’s MasterCook
Kelly Stanmore, from Sierra demonstrates MasterCook. The software takes you through the first to last steps of preparing an entrée. You can search for a recipe in the MasterCook library, easily change the quantities, substitute ingredients or add your own notes to the recipe. She also demonstrates MasterCook’s video tips that will help you prepare the meal and show how you can search for the perfect wine to accompany it.
Cyberdiet.com
Timi Gustafson, co-founder of Cyberdiet.com and a registered dietitian, helps us find a healthy recipe for dessert. She also shows us how you can use the site to create a healthy daily meal plan, as well as a plan for 12 weeks of dieting for either health reasons or weight loss. We also take a look at the fast-food comparison engine, the community areas and the health and exercise information and links.
Sun Microsystems
Sun Microsystems’ .Com Home Initiative shows us the first step in wiring the kitchen into your home information network: the Wireless Webpad. The Webpad can be use to find recipes or to make a shopping list. You can also connect a scanner to add items on your list or so you can keep track of what items you have to cook with. The device can be used with home delivery services. The Webpad can even control the production of your coffee maker (if it is networked)!
[Episode #1747, First broadcast: 2/29/2000]
Webvan
One of the more recent and heavy-backed entrants into the home-delivered online grocery store, the Webvan site provides more than just a place to shop. It also provides menus, articles and recipes.
Sierra’s MasterCook
Kelly Stanmore, from Sierra demonstrates MasterCook. The software takes you through the first to last steps of preparing an entrée. You can search for a recipe in the MasterCook library, easily change the quantities, substitute ingredients or add your own notes to the recipe. She also demonstrates MasterCook’s video tips that will help you prepare the meal and show how you can search for the perfect wine to accompany it.
Cyberdiet.com
Timi Gustafson, co-founder of Cyberdiet.com and a registered dietitian, helps us find a healthy recipe for dessert. She also shows us how you can use the site to create a healthy daily meal plan, as well as a plan for 12 weeks of dieting for either health reasons or weight loss. We also take a look at the fast-food comparison engine, the community areas and the health and exercise information and links.
Sun Microsystems
Sun Microsystems’ .Com Home Initiative shows us the first step in wiring the kitchen into your home information network: the Wireless Webpad. The Webpad can be use to find recipes or to make a shopping list. You can also connect a scanner to add items on your list or so you can keep track of what items you have to cook with. The device can be used with home delivery services. The Webpad can even control the production of your coffee maker (if it is networked)!
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