I’ve been using a program to cost and multiply my recipes for events and dinners for a few years now.  Resort Hotel is made by Resort Software and is perfect for many of the applications I use it for: weddings, intimate dinners for two, the cost of cooking on the mainland vs cooking on the island.  While this professional level software is more advanced than most people need for keeping track of recipies it is perfect for those who cater or cook for large groups such as a community organization or a church.  There is another program, one which I began using when I first started tracking recipes on my computer–Now You’re Cooking. This is a very sound, basic program which includes menu planning, food costing and nutrition analysis. I used it for years before I switched to Resort Hotel–which refers to the size of the operation, not the fact that you have to own a hotel to use it.

The reason I mention all of this is that I have been consulting with Resort Software on a few issues lately which are interesting.  Firstly, since I switched to Macs 100% I have had to come up with a solution to running non-Mac software.  Virtual PC works, but is slow.  Resort Software didn’t think their programs would work on Macs, but I proved them wrong (eaten that goat yet, Steve?) Since, I have been sending them data on ways to improve their software’s performance under Virtual PC. Good for them, better for me. My next request for them was to include Nutritional Analysis of Menus and Recipes. Since I requested this feature they have had several more inquiries and have stepped up their program to bring it to their software.  I have spent the morning coming up with suggestions and ideas for them. It is an interesting age when a little guy in his kitchen on an island can talk and influence the outcome of a large software company 3/4 of the way around the world.  Some day I’d love the chance to get to Brisbane to meet the people I’ve been writing to for years.

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