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8 of 25 customers found the following review helpful:
 Not any good to me., 2006-02-10
I am very dissapointed in this program. I was so excited about getting it to help me with figuring nutritional values of my own recipes as well as trying new ones. I cannot get the program to load on my computer. Have tried all the problem solvers and troubleshooting and get no where. Contacted the tech people and get no help. I have tried everything they say and NOTHING has helped. Buyer beware!
39 of 39 customers found the following review helpful:
 Love it!, 2006-02-06
I've had previous versions of Mastercook (versions 7 and under). What I really like is the Web Import Bar that is added to Internet Explorer. This feature (new in version 8) is really a time saver for snagging recipes off the internet. I've entered most of our "old" family recipes from my mom and grandmas. Once I've discovered the calorie content of some of the recipes, I've then researched via the internet on how to change the "bad" for "better" substitutes. I use another program to track my food intake, but it seems like I am always looking to Mastercook to determine nutritional values for homecooked items. It's easy to alter the ingredients, etc., based on what was added to a specific recipe. For example, I seem to rarely make chili the same way twice in a row. Since I want to make sure the nutrition information I'm logging is correct, I just open the recipe, make the adjustments and I've got the info. I'd definitely say this software is well worth the price. (I'd pay double for it actually.) While Sierra doesn't have a users forum anymore, there IS a Yahoo Group available for free. LOTS of great help is available. As others have noted, version 9 really isn't much different from virtually ANY of the previous versions and a user's guide is not available. Because of the Yahoo Group, I was able to download the version 6 manual. The instructions are all still good. The Help is version 9 is up-to-date, but I like to look at the manual as I go through the software.
15 of 16 customers found the following review helpful:
 Import recipes from web pages - great new feature!, 2006-01-11
I have used Mastercook programs for years but have found the recent versions to be a bit awkward to navigate. Version 9 is an improvement with some nice added features. I especially like the web import tool. It was a little difficult to find it and get it working with Internet Explorer, but well worth the trouble. Once you open the tool in IE you simply highlight portions of an online recipe, mark what the text is (title, instructions, picture, etc) and then import directly to Mastercook. I love this new feature. If you have an older version, it is worth upgrading. If you have never tried Mastercook and are looking for recipe software, this version is a good one for the price. It comes with many recipes and you can easily add your own or collect new ones online!
17 of 36 customers found the following review helpful:
Horrible, 2006-01-04
I can't even get it to install. I've been waiting for someone, anyone to help me, but they just send me the same instructions to fix the bugs in my system. It can't possibly be their problem. I keep getting an Installshield script running 1607 error, and everytime I contact them, I get the same "fixes." I see on the Net that other people have this problem too, so it has to be in their software.
Beware and be warned...
194 of 199 customers found the following review helpful:
Mastercook 9-King of the Kitchen!, 2005-11-18
For those that have MC 8, this new version only adds a few recipes and a some bug fixes...there are no new features from MC 8. I upgraded anyway and am happy with it.
BUT, if you have MC 7 or before, this version is for you!
I've been using Mastercook since version 4 and with the change of ownership it had from Sierra to ValuSoft. I figured Version 6.2 would be the end of the line....but thankfully not..it's up to Version 9 now!
Each version release of MC continues to evolves it and keep it the best possible cooking/planning software on the planet. MC just keeps getting better.
The basics-it comes with a standard set of cookbooks and an increased ingredient list of 7000 items, a place to create a meal plan and shopping list manually or automatically while giving you options on how to import(webImport/email/copy,paste) as well as export(email, printing, copy,paste recipes. It interacts with both Palm/PocketPC to download recipes and grocery lists for swapping or easy list check-off at the grocery store.
The WebImport bar makes it easy to import recipes you find on websites by a highlight and click process that works only in Internet Explorer...but it drastically reduces input time versus typing is all in.
While MC 9 comes with a few cookbooks, the web awaits you. There are literally thousands of websites that not only have recipes to download, but whole cookbooks full of recipes...all for FREE. The forums and newsgroups abound in Q&A help and how-to's in better understanding how to use MC.
The interface is clean and sharp...doesn't look like a Win 3.1 interface but not quite XP. It will take time to learn all of the secrets of using Mastercook, but the HELP section is in the program with a PDF you can print that is a step-by-step guide. What a nice touch.
This program is great for those on diet plans, as you can make menu plans, shopping lists and search for foods with specific needs(calories, carbs, fat, fiber, etc.).
In conclusion, the planning and shopping lists have saved my family money and time in not buying what we don't need and letting us know what's for dinner without having to go and search for food. 15-20 minutes of planning on a Saturday will take care of planning for the whole week. Thanks to Mastercook!
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