iPhone Apps

Barcode Scanner- Holiday Shopping

It’s tough when you’re in a store, but are unsure on whether to pull the trigger on a gift or not because of the price. Could Amazon beat it? Maybe Wal-Mart? This handy app allows you to point your phone at any barcode, scan the code and look up the item at all the major retailers in one fell swoop- simply snap a photo of the barcode with your iphone’s camera and let it do the rest. .99, iTunes Store.

In the Kitchen: Food Network Recipes, Chefs, Cooking Tools and Shopping Tips

Why ever make a shopping list again? This Food Network App lets you keep Paula Deen, Bobby Flay and other top chefs right in your pocket. It houses thousands of recipes you can select and keep in your recipe box for cookin’. Then simply click the ingredients you’re out of and it makes your list for you. When you head home, tools like a unit converter, timer and others will help keep that souflee from deflating. $1.99, iTunes Store.