No time for writing my family cookbook
I just pulled cookies out of the oven and took them to the post office as I dropped and mailed the last batch of this years cd's there. Last week I asked when I was at the post office if the public could drop off food. Didn't know but the said sure. I said I would if I found the time. It is amazing what you can do when you want to. I go to the post office at least four times a week mailing cds or books.
I am like most of you with way to many things to do then write another entry into my blog. But I wanted to give you two hints....
1) if you do not have a family recipe and cooking for the holidays use Cooks Illustrated cookbook because all the recipes are really tested. I have come up too many times lately with recipes that just did not come out right And this time of the year we are all looking for perfection and more importantly not to have to redo things more than once. No time for do overs.
2) This year when the family gathers ask the family what were their favorites: foods, traditions, memories and gifts that they have given and gotten. If you are bold enough have them write them down while they are waiting for the Christmas meal. Or you can do it as if a game in the down time. sometimes a diversion is a great way to get everyone to relax and stay away from subjects best left alone during the holidays. Ask the relatives for recipes when they come or let them know that before anyone can leave, they to give you a sheet of paper with what they really want next year in a family recipe cookbook. If you get them answer all the questions you will know what recipes are needed. You will have the stories about each member of the family and the traditions that mean so much to the family.
I am off to the store to buy this weeks groceries....
Great Seasons Eatings and Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
I am like most of you with way to many things to do then write another entry into my blog. But I wanted to give you two hints....
1) if you do not have a family recipe and cooking for the holidays use Cooks Illustrated cookbook because all the recipes are really tested. I have come up too many times lately with recipes that just did not come out right And this time of the year we are all looking for perfection and more importantly not to have to redo things more than once. No time for do overs.
2) This year when the family gathers ask the family what were their favorites: foods, traditions, memories and gifts that they have given and gotten. If you are bold enough have them write them down while they are waiting for the Christmas meal. Or you can do it as if a game in the down time. sometimes a diversion is a great way to get everyone to relax and stay away from subjects best left alone during the holidays. Ask the relatives for recipes when they come or let them know that before anyone can leave, they to give you a sheet of paper with what they really want next year in a family recipe cookbook. If you get them answer all the questions you will know what recipes are needed. You will have the stories about each member of the family and the traditions that mean so much to the family.
I am off to the store to buy this weeks groceries....
Great Seasons Eatings and Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
Posted by Hella at 12/21/2009 11:42 AM 
Categories: Cookbook Writing, Add Hints in Your Cookbook, Create a Family Recipe Cookbook
Tags: family cookbook recipes family stories family favorite recipes food
Categories: Cookbook Writing, Add Hints in Your Cookbook, Create a Family Recipe Cookbook
Tags: family cookbook recipes family stories family favorite recipes food
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