benson@dcdwest.UUCP (Peter Benson) (06/28/85)
Here's a modest proposal: Let's put together a simple cookbook
on the net, one that consists of simple, fool-proof, nutritious
meals that don't cost much. These recipes can be put together
over the next few months and archived at some node that allows
FTP'ing. The presence of the cookbook could be made known
through net.announce to new users. In this way, we might be
doing some good for all the first time cooks who get on the
net.
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ucbvax!sdcsvax!dcdwest!benson | jagardner@watmath.UUCP (Jim Gardner) (07/05/85)
[ . . . ] There are no original ideas left in the world. Have you ever noticed that? I have been coyly putting off proposing net.cookbook for some weeks. Hurray! There are two possible directions, as I see it. One is, as proposed, an on-line response for net users: sort of a beginner's cookbook, or a greatest hits collection. This could be drawn from the summary-type postings in particular (sections like "net.cooks discusses quiche"). We would obviously rise to the occasion by starting *new* areas of creative discussion to fill out the book. This implies lots of exciting things. We would have a document for new users and old, *and* a great opportunity to discuss all the recipes and recipe-types we wouldn't want to be stranded on a desert island without. New blood for an slightly anemic newsgroup! The second possible application is actually publishing net.cookbook. Hassles like organization, editorial responsibility, copyright respect *and* getting published are inevitable. But net.cookbook could be a great title! This possibility is *not* one to be leapt into. I suggest that we collect, edit and revise material from net.cooks past for an on-line "book", review the contents and bring the newsgroup a list of conspicuously short/missing topics for discussion. Watching copyrighted material carefully, we should be able to come up with an exciting on-line service! If that project is a success, we could look at a (different) published book, if anyone is still interested. Much later. This is going to take a monitor/editor, folks! The job description would include reviewing all the old net.cooks material we can get hold of, selecting exciting topics, and bringing subjects back to the net for more input! Job qualifications include the patience of a saint and the palate of an artist. Sense of humour desirable. Or not? Linda Carson "Cooking editors are tough; they have to be." p.s. It strikes me suddenly that I should mention this: I am working, on again/off again, on a cookbook myself. In the unlikely event that I finish *and* publish it I would like to assure net.cooks readers that I am not lifting the material from the net. I hope that goes without saying. Bon appetit!
spangler@kvue.UUCP (Lance Spangler) (07/09/85)
Fearless of the pain the carnivors may impose upon me, I'd like to suggest
that any net.cookbook include a section for the vegitarians on the net.
The meals (and receipes) we enjoy are every bit as good as a burnt piece of
flesh. Believe it or not, even meat-eaters have been known to rave about
meatless chili, salads, oriental dishes, ect.
But if that's too radical, I'm sure that once a format is decided upon, the
net.vegi types will take off on their (our) own direction.
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zip------> 78766nemo@rochester.UUCP (Wolfe) (07/15/85)
> Fearless of the pain the carnivors may impose upon me, I'd like to suggest > that any net.cookbook include a section for the vegitarians on the net. > > But if that's too radical, I'm sure that once a format is decided upon, the > net.vegi types will take off on their (our) own direction. Being omnivorous, I totally agree. I don't think we should stand for any intolerance! Stamp it out!!! Yaaaaaa..... -- Internet: nemo@rochester.arpa UUCP: {decvax, allegra, seismo, cmcl2}!rochester!nemo Phone: [USA] (716) 275-5766 work, 232-4690 home USMail: 104 Tremont Circle; Rochester, NY 14608 School: Department of Computer Science; University of Rochester; Rochester, NY 14627
prastein@uiucuxa.Uiuc.ARPA (07/19/85)
Though I enjoy my "burnt piece of flesh" as much as the next guy, I also think a veggie section would be a good idea. Need you be quite so offensive about it?