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The APK Cookbook Project
« on: January 21, 2009, 07:23:31 PM »
Based off of feedback from this thread, I figured I'd start a new thread for this project to be coordinated.

I have wanted to do something like this for a long time and it now seems there is a demand for it. I would be happy to coordinate putting this together and I would like for it to be sold in the APK store, with proceeds going towards APK, and a percentage going towards a good cause that we (all the members of APK, not just those directly involved with making the cookbook) choose.

In other words, if you are involved in this project you will be putting in time and effort for something, with very little return save for some "internet fame" and a credit in the cookbook. All the money goes to APK and our chosen charity/cause.

Just so you know ahead of time. :)

Also, I do want everyone to know that until I finish my National Boards I won't be able to start on this project. The deadline for my Boards is March 31, and then I have some exams to take in May or June. But for now feel free to float your ideas around; I have a rough timeline in mind for the project so we should be able to get rolling once my Boards are done.

This is going to be really fun!

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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2009, 07:26:55 PM »
As I mentioned in the other thread, I would love to help out APK and the Parkour community any way I can. And I can do that by Testing and photographing the food :D.
If you sent me a list of recipes, I would be more than happy to make them, Photograph them, Eat them, rate them, and then Train.
If there is anything else I can do, please let me know
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2009, 08:10:15 PM »
As mentioned in the thread I will help. I will be happy to find nutritional info and such.
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2009, 09:08:12 PM »
You have my spatula.
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2009, 11:02:58 PM »
And my fork!!
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2009, 11:10:15 PM »
You also have my taste buds.
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2009, 07:58:42 AM »
Will you be looking for contributions of recipes, testing?
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2009, 11:33:59 AM »
This is great!  I was just thinking the other day that I'd like to see something like a traceur's cookbook, especially now that I need to cook for myself :P, then I finally got back in here and saw this and the Recipes thread.  I'm definitely looking forward to seeing this realized, I'll see what I can do to contribute later today.
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2009, 11:01:27 PM »
I'm really excited about this. im thinking up some ideas. i will post them once my ideas are formulated
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2009, 02:45:37 PM »
Quote from: Zachary Cohn on January 21, 2009, 09:08:12 PM
You have my spatula.
Quote from: FreeStyleFox on January 21, 2009, 11:02:58 PM
And my fork!!
Quote from: Matt Hein on January 21, 2009, 11:10:15 PM
You also have my taste buds.

Sounds like that scene from the first Lord of the Rings...
I might be able to throw in a recipe or two.
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2009, 11:41:23 AM »
I know one dish I've always thoroughly enjoyed, but it may not be THE most healthy, but sure covers most all the bases, is cheap, super quick/easy to fix, and is soooooo friggin good.

You will need:
     One can of Castlebury's or comparable beefstew (the stuff with meat, potaotes, carrots, and peas)
     One package of Velveeta shells and cheese (I have tried others, but nothing comes close to the goodness of Velveeta)
     One hungry appetite (Try not to gorge yourself, because this dish is reeeeally good)
     One hour to let it all digest (this dish is a bit on the "heavy" side)

Fix each item individually. Place serving of shells and cheese on plate. Smother that with the beef stew. VOILA! Bon Appetite!
If you like you can separate each item on the plate, but it taste eaten all together...plus it all ends up in the same place anyways, yaha!

If you don't like this...no need to flame me for it. Just trying to help contribute.

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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2009, 05:05:15 PM »
FYI, I am starting on the cookbook. Currently I am writing copy and working on layout of the text. I am pulling recipes from the Recipe thread and from my own collection. Chris Salvato & I are collaborating on the nutritional information and recipe selection. My husband is happy to be the test recipe taster. :P I am enjoying all the fun cooking.

Once I have something with a rough layout, and copy written, I will do some food styling/photo shoots and then I will need someone to handle layout. This person MUST be:

1. Proficient in Photoshop.
2. Able to meet deadlines.
3. Able to collaborate positively with me.

Let me know if this is you.

After the layout is done, we will do final editing and finalize the project for printing & binding.

Once it is printed/bound (or set up to do so), we will choose our charity, and it should be set to sell on the APK main page. I am hoping to have it all done by December of this year; just in time for holiday gift-giving! :)
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2009, 07:48:15 AM »
I suppose I could do the layout if no one else wants to.
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2009, 12:58:51 PM »
I dont do photoshop, but I'm an expert with pain.net and gimp. And yes I can make deadlines. And yes, im pretty positive :P
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2009, 09:32:56 AM »
Thanks for your offer to help, SkyFi! I'm not sure what those programs are; I'm going to stick to Photoshop because it will make the printing/publication of the cookbook easier (based on the arrangement we have). But I agree, you're definitely a positive person. :)

Update:
I currently have about 80 recipes compiled; I hope to put together about 20 or so more. Chris will start on the nutritional analysis as soon as I can get the recipes to him. Test cooking and photography to happen in August. Layout/design/final editing to happen in September/October.

The goal is to have it ready to go by mid to late November. :D
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #15 on: July 14, 2009, 09:46:00 AM »
Alright cool.
BTW if you want a sample of my "art" I can put them up.

Pain.net  and gimp are free photo edit/munipulation programs. paint.net is like a watered down photoshop, and gimp is a complicated beast.
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2009, 03:13:51 PM »
Bump!  ;D

How's this coming along? Mid-November is approaching!
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #17 on: October 03, 2009, 01:02:44 PM »
Do you need any more recipes still, Muse?
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #18 on: October 03, 2009, 04:42:54 PM »
Oh crap I was hoping people would have forgotten about this. ;)

Um... yeah. So... I'm pushing back the deadline.

>.>

<.<

I have no excuse, just a lame reason: procrastination. It will happen, eventually. I'm glad to see there is still interest. If you have other suggestions/recipes/etc, post them here. Well, post recipes in the recipe thread, but yeah.

I offer my sincerest apologies for the delay.
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Re: The APK Cookbook Project
« Reply #19 on: October 03, 2009, 04:52:30 PM »
Quote from: Muse_of_Fire on October 03, 2009, 04:42:54 PM
Oh crap I was hoping people would have forgotten about this. ;)

Um... yeah. So... I'm pushing back the deadline.

>.>

<.<

I have no excuse, just a lame reason: procrastination. It will happen, eventually. I'm glad to see there is still interest. If you have other suggestions/recipes/etc, post them here. Well, post recipes in the recipe thread, but yeah.

I offer my sincerest apologies for the delay.
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