Comments on: The Dinner Solution – Software Review

By: TidyMom

TidyMom — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:11:52 +0000

This software looks fantastic!! May be just what I need to get me out of my “what’s for dinner rut” – I’ve been needing to find a way to get more organized with dinner planning!!

Thanks for the info……….I’m off to check it out!

~TidyMom

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:25:27 +0000

I am a huge fan of freezer cooking and have been doing it for years. I like the concept of it being organized on your computer and it seems user friendly. I think this a great tool for a beginner of OAMC. The cost is not to bad.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:52:13 +0000

I use Shop’NCook. Its a great software for Mac. I don’t know if its available for PCs but I love it. It organizes all of my recipes, menus, shopping lists, and more.

LOVE IT!!!

By: Wanda

Wanda — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:32:38 +0000

On the upside, this sounds like a great solution for preventing those “Yikes,-I-forgot-to-get-something-out-of-the-freezer…what-will-I-fix-for-dinner-now?” nights. There is a lot of thought and effort put into this software. The price is good for all that is offered. On the downside, the price is a bit out of range for those who are being crunched right now with the turmoil going on in the economy. I agree with Diane B. that if you add up those times of a quick jaunt to the local fast food joint because the time got away from you and suddenly it’s “What’s for dinner?” time, it would pay for itself quite soon. The only other downside I have is that it is Windows only software. Mac users like to plan ahead, too. Make it Mac friendly…PLEASE!

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:39:53 +0000

Hey Ali…I have never used Master Cook, so can’t make a comparison!

Erin

By: Ali (Whole Life Nutrition)

Ali (Whole Life Nutrition) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:01:29 +0000

Erin –

Thanks so much for sharing the info about this software! I need to go look into it further.

Back in my Personal Chef days I used something called MasterCook – have you ever used this, and if so, how does it compare to The Dinner Solution software?

Thanks! Ali

By: Diane Bramos

Diane Bramos — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:49:40 +0000

I did purchase it and have been working with it. I did not like the recipes that came with the program. My family has many food issues (celiac and a few allergies) so we had to delete them immediately. Also, I found those particular recipes to not be as healthy as I prefer. However, what I do like is you can enter your own recipes so I have been busily adding my recipes – all of them, even the breads I bake. I can then print out EVERYTHING I need/have planned for the week. That is fabulous! I used Mastercook but it printed out reports that were hard to use and I had to check off what I wanted within the program. This program bases it on the planning I have done for the week. Lastly, I plan EVERYTHING, even breakfast and lunch. Just sub them as appetizers or side dishes. It seems pricey, but how often do you go out for dinner or do drive through because you do not know what to have or think you do not have the time for dinner. Add those up for the month and you probably have the cost of the program. I add a star sign (*) to each of my “quick” recipes that I can have made within 20 minutes start to finish for easier finding on those days I know will be cramped for time. It is well worth it, especially when adding your own healthy recipes.

By: rose

rose — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:14:39 +0000

a bit to pricey for my budget.

By: Gwenn

Gwenn — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:09:33 +0000

That software looks awesome! Too bad it’s a little pricey. I’ll start saving my pennies.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:30:28 +0000

Oops! I forgot to add those links in! I just updated the post!