Pestle: Recipe Manager

I am a subscriber and have been for years. Very happy user,,,,,but! after latest update 1,6 version, it is no longer possible to save recipies that not fullfill “parsing” format. Previously you could save as a link in folder - not anymore. Even with new parse experimental option toggled off, the app just stalls now when attempting. Too bad. Wish there would be a feature instead, that would let you index/sort the link folder instead…. I have already contacted support through the app, and left almost identical text.

Amazing app have been using it non stop

Looks good and functions very well and seems to be very actively developed.

So easy to remember good recipes and handle US recipes with weird measurements!

Wont save recipies in app

I've never had the easiest time with cooking, but having this cookbook I can fill however I want makes it so much easier! Amazing app

A year or two ago I decided to by the a lifetime license for pestle pro, I’ve not used it too much since then since I usually just throw some food together, but every once in a while its nice to do things by the book, especially for baking. It has some pretty neat scanning features for turning website recipes into a readable format and the app is fairly easy to use. That being said, today it randomly decided to delete all of my recipes. I don’t know if it logged me out, or something, but now I need to add all of them again. Very frustrating to have that happen in an otherwise great app.

I lucked out. I downloaded this when it was first offered for free. I love it! It’s user friendly so I now keep all of my recipes in this app. I love how easy it is to edit recipes, adding notes and alterations I have made after cooking. I can link other recipes I the ingredients menu, so if I’m making a pie, my preferred piecrust recipe is there. I can print out the recipes when I don’t want my iPhone or iPad in the kitchen, which is great. The app scales the recipes for fewer or more servings. The nutritional information is available if offered by the recipe maker. I can share recipes with friends and family, and it will also generate shopping lists. It does everything I want it to, including scanning a recipe from a cookbook. What’s not to like?

I love Pestle, has made finding recipes so much easier!

It’s alright. The importing tools are similar and better than others since you can import from social platforms. The phrasing and recipe/ingredient hierarchy need serious attention. Merging marinating, dry, and garnishing ingredients is not helpful. Other apps like ReciMe do this well. In addition: The grocery shopping list. When shopping for items, the measurements are important but not as important as the actual ingredient name. Pestle does 1/2 ounces turkey thighs, whereas ReciMe does turkey thighs (1/2 ounces). At a glance, I know I need turkey legs. It’s frustratingly ugly and friction-rich. The recipe lists garlic three times. Transferring it over to the grocery list results in three separate shopping items instead of compiling the total amount and listing it once.