We have always known that someones cell phone is one of, if not the most important gadget that they own. You pretty much always have it on you, you can surf the web, it carries all your contacts, your appointments and now it also makes sure that your vegetable lasagna is on the right track. That's right, the Dining and Wine section of The New York Times had a recent article proclaiming the cell phone as an indispensable kitchen gadget. We completely agree.
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It's almost scary to think about how much we rely on our cell phones. Most of us don't even have landlines anymore. But it is also great to know that you can look up a recipe, ensure the proper meat to salt to spice ratio, and keep a running grocery list on your trusty companion so that you always know what you need when you happen to find yourself popping into the grocery store. Picky about having the perfect hard boiled eggs? There's an app for that too. If only my phone could make sure dinner was ready when I got home....
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I think I use the phone on my iphone the least compared to all the other features.
The iconvert app that Chris Cosentino uses is amazing. Every conversion right there at your fingertips.
With apps that link to flickr and wordpress I can upload cooking photos or restaurant shots immediately, edit them and even create blog posts:
http://thepleasanthouse.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/taking-the-show-on-the-road-iphone-and-pic-quickr-and-halloween-treats/
There is always a calculator at my fingertips and a timer. I set the timer on the "James Bond style warehouse is going to blow up any second" alarm, throw it my pocket and wherever I am I'm reminded to pull the gratin out of the oven.
Vendor contacts, wiki app for quick history on dishes, right there.
Another cool thing, somewhat related. I can pull up a youtube video of some distant place that an employee grew up in and watch them get lost it in it for a few minutes.
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