Most people view the year-end holidays as a time for family, friends, and lots of food. Experts agree that these times are hectic due to all the work involved. However, they are the perfect time to start a family cookbook project.
“Many of the family holiday traditions start in the kitchen and center around the meals we serve our family and guests at this time of the year, says William Rice, founder and co-publisher of the Great Family Cookbook Project, winner of a 2009 WebAward from the Web Marketing Association. “How better to commemorate family traditions in food than to keep them alive for future generations through a family cookbook? It is a great time to plan a family cookbook than during the holidays.”
A successful family cookbook needs at least one dedicated individual to lead the project as editor. This person gets the project off the ground and invites family members to contribute recipes. Once a labor-intensive task, now families are using the Internet to simplify the project. “Websites such as www.FamilyCB.comIf needed, he or she can give step-by-step directions and tools to the family member who is serving as the cookbook editor.” says Rice. “After reviewing and editing the recipes, the editor selects printing options and then sends the book to be printed. You can enjoy the printed cookbooks for years to come in just a few weeks.”
Start talking about the project over dinner. Enjoying the food and dishes we love while being asked to contribute recipes will make the value of the project more real and worthwhile. Also invite everyone to participate — don’t just invite the family cooks. Everyone has at least one recipe that they can contribute to the cookbook.
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