mongo_db_example.rb

#basic ingredients
recipe = {
  :name => "pancakes"
  :quantity => "17"
  :ingredients => [ 'sugar', 'flour' ]
}

#more complex ingredients
recipe = {
  :name => "pancakes"
  :quantity => "17"
  :ingredients => {
    { :name => 'sugar', :qty => '2', :uom => 'Tbs' }
    { :name => 'flour', :qty => '5', :uom => 'cup' }
  }
}