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+# Recipe Box
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+This program takes a recipe URL and scrapes the recipe, converts it to Markdown format and store it in a Zettelkasten.
+I use the free [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) Zettelkasten software and repurpose it as a electronic recipe box.
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+The user can edit the recipe, fix errors, make notes, rate it, add #tags and [[backlinks]] to organise his/her collection.
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+A recipe box can be a [treasure chest](https://www.ourstate.com/a-kitchens-riches/), but you have to put in some effort.
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