Broderbund Software Tempts the Tastebuds with Williams-Sonoma Guide to Good Cooking; Interactive Cooking Guide gives home cooks the tools to create truly delicious meals, simply.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 1996--What do you get when you cross the culinary genius of Williams-Sonoma(R) with the software expertise of one of the world's top home software publishers, Broderbund Software (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : BROD BROD Big Bike Riders of Dagupan (Motorcycle Club in the Philippines) ) The result is Williams-Sonoma Guide to Good Cooking(TM), a masterful blend of 1000 delectable recipes combined with the most useful search tool of any CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). cooking product. Williams-Sonoma Guide to Good Cooking offers the home cook instant access to 1000 mouth-watering mouth·wa·ter·ing or mouth-wa·ter·ing adj. Appealing to the sense of taste; appetizing: the mouthwatering aroma of a baking pie. Adj. 1. recipe favorites, chosen for their taste, character and practicality by Chuck Williams
One current example is the "PostScript Language Tutorial and Cookbook" by Adobe Systems, Inc (Addison-Wesley, ISBN series, published by Weldon Owen Inc., this new interactive cooking tool joins Broderbund's line of best-selling productivity programs, including The Print Shop, Family Tree Maker and 3D Home Architect, designed to offer consumers an easy way to accomplish day to day tasks in the comfort of their home. "Williams-Sonoma Guide to Good Cooking combines the talents of three world class organizations in putting together a product that gives consumers an easy to use, exceptionally beautiful meal planning tool," said Richard Whittaker, Executive Publisher of Personal Productivity Studios. "This new product broadens our already diverse line-up of home software and launches us into an exciting new category where we can deliver unprecedented quality, long-lasting usefulness, inspiration and appeal." Broderbund, in partnership with Weldon Owen, has created a software package to streamline and organize the whole cooking process, providing the experienced cook or novice a complete and easy resource for practical and fun cooking. Comprehensive as it is reliable Along with an extensive collection of kitchen-tested recipes, the product also features: -- Easy Search Features: The recipe finder is a powerful search tool that allows the home chef to access the perfect recipe, in any category, in minutes. Specify ingredients, dietary restrictions, cooking method, preparation time and more, and a listing of the recipes that fit these specifications will appear. -- Print Shopping Lists and Recipes: The home chef has all the tools necessary for simplicity with this comprehensive printing capability. Print out recipes for convenient use in the kitchen or create a selection of decorative menu cards that can be used for holiday dinners, parties and more. The program also features a shopping list print-out that checks the recipe or menu that has been decided upon and quickly creates a shopping list of all the ingredients and cooking utensils needed to complete the cuisine. -- 60 video demonstrations: Step-by-step video demonstrations help the home chef master a variety of cooking techniques from dicing onions to rolling pastry dough. The video clips are accessible though recipes that utilize the techniques, as well as in the glossary. -- Glossary of cooking terms and ingredients: The product offers a glossary which gives cooks of all skill levels access to a comprehensive and easy to find explanation of terms and techniques. -- Master menus compiled by the founder of Williams-Sonoma, Chuck Williams: 50 complete menus have been compiled by Williams-Sonoma creator, Chuck Williams. These menus offer the cook tools for developing a Thanksgiving Dinner The centerpiece of contemporary Thanksgiving in the United States is a large meal, starring a large roasted turkey. All of the dishes in the traditional American version of Thanksgiving Dinner are made from foods native to North America, according to tradition the Pilgrims received these for 8 or an Afternoon Tea for 4, to name a few. These samples also provide the consumer a starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the for improvising and creating their very own master menus. Availability and System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. Williams-Sonoma Guide to Good Cooking is currently shipping to stores for an approximate street price of $39. This hybrid CD-ROM will require Windows 95, 486DX2 66Mhz or higher, 16MB RAM, 37MB hard disk space, double speed CD-ROM See 2x CD-ROM. drive or faster, SVGA monitor (hardware, graphics) SVGA monitor - A monitor capable of displaying the output of an SVGA card. supporting thousands of colors, Windows compatible sound device. Macintosh users will need a Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. , System 7.1 or higher, 12MB RAM, 31MB hard disk space, double speed CD-ROM drive or faster, color monitor See monitor. supporting thousands of colors. Broderbund Software, Inc. is a diversified consumer software company that offers a broad selection of fun, award-winning products for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Founded in 1980, the company is committed to creating imaginative personal computer software of lasting value for every member of the family. Broderbund has a successful track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends through its studio development approach. Broderbund's web site is located at: http://www.broderbund.com Broderbund is a registered trademark and Guide to Good Cooking is a trademark of Broderbund Software, Inc. Williams-Sonoma is a registered trademark of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. CONTACT: Broderbund Software Mike Salvadore, 415/382-4569 mike_salvadore@broder.com or Dana Henry, 415/382-3238 dana_henry@broder.com |
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