[mythtv] MythRecipe resurrection

[Kevin Wambsganz]

> >
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm planning to update and enhance the old MythRecipe plugin that I have
> the
> > source to. I got the program to compile and some basic functionality is
> > working. But there is a lot to do!
> >
> >
> >
> > My wife has a lot of recipes that I would like to import into Myth. This
> and
> > the fact that we like and use MythTv every day. We like to do our part
> and
> > add to MythTv. I also plan to add a web interface for MythRecipe as
> well. I
> > also would like to have MythRecipe included as an official plugin once
> the
> > development is done. I would also like to have a touch screen interface
> work
> > well with MythRecipe, because we have a couple of them, especially one
> in
> > the kitchen.
> >
> >
> >
> > So, I have the following questions for the MythTv community:
> >
> >
> >
> > Is there interest for this MythRecipe?
> 
> Absolutely. Since I enabled my touchscreen in the kitchen, I was
> missing MythRecipe. I stopped using after having a lot of problems to
> make it work with latest SVN one year ago.
> 
> > For MythTV users, what kind of things would you want in a Recipe
> program?
> 
> 1. Nice and clear view. It could be nice to be able to import recipes
> with pictures. It would be great if it could be able to import recipes
> from major sites or even better offer way to call a script/program
> which would return recipes in XML format which could be imported in
> DB. These scripts could work the same way as XMLTV grabbers.
> 
> 2. It would be great to be able to play LiveTV (or even much better
> play recordings) in the small part of the MythRecipe window like when
> you click on the Guide while watching LiveTV. LiveTV is shown in the
> upper right part of the screen.

OK, they sound like good ideas. I like idea number 2, playing the video in a
small screen. I'll add these to the list.

Thanks
Kevin