Sharing recipes is a great way to learn about new cuisine, and to break out of that same old meal routine. But recipes can be tricky. Some recipes require that the food be prepared very specifically, or the layout be very precise. Recipes are nice, but it’s always more fun to have someone model the recipe for us so that we can follow along. Sometimes we try to follow along with the cooking shows on TV, but they can move along so fast that we can’t keep up. Well, here’s a way to learn how to cook, and to be able to keep up at the same time using our XCam2 WideEye, XCam2, and your ScanPower Remote Control. Of course don’t forget the TV and VCR.

So let’s get started. The first thing you want to do is set up the XCam2 WideEye in a corner of the kitchen where it can see the whole cooking area with the best clarity. Also make sure that it’s safe from being splattered or knocked over, or buried under anything. Then where it won’t get splattered with grease, or sauce, or whatever special delectable you may be working on at the moment, set up your XCam2 where it can get a closer look at what you’re doing on the stove. And be sure to keep your ScanPower Remote where you can reach it easily. Just remember to wipe your hands before you touch the remote, as you don’t want to smear anything on the remote.

So here’s what you do.

Hook up the wireless receiver to your VCR.

On the power supply of the XCam2 WideEye, set the address at A1.

On the power supply of the XCam2, set the address at A2.

You can use more cameras if you want, focusing the camera on anything you feel is necessary, for instance, the "Pot Cam," or the "Oven Cam." Whatever you want to do, it’s limited only by your imagination, and the amount of cameras at your disposal.

Now set up everything in the kitchen so you’re ready to start cooking.

Hit record on your VCR, and off you go.

When you’re showing the overall spread, you can use your XCam2 WideEye, and when you need to "zoom" in for a closer look, then you can switch to the XCam2.

And it’s all as simple as hitting the buttons on your ScanPad.

Now if you’re demonstrating how to create your special Strozzapreti with Tomato-Pancetta Sauce, and it requires meticulous attention to the setup and detail, you’re going to be able to go through it step by step on your video. Just remember, some parts of the Strozzapreti are usually underdone, while others are very soft. But of course you knew that, because you’re your own Julia Child.

And when it’s over, you have your own video show, with no editing. Now that you have your creations on tape, you can make copies and send them out to your friends, or create your own video library.

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