Crafts: Recipe scrapbooking is a great way to pass memories down through generations

A recipe scrapbook makes a terrific gift.

May 2009
By Barbara Kirby 
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A scrapbook made by compiling family anecdotes, chronicling events, and conveying the tone and feel of your clan is a great way to pass memories down through generations. Long before scrapbooking was a verb, women passed cherished recipes along in much the same way, so it’s no surprise that recipe scrapbooking has evolved as the next great homemade family heirloom.

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Recipe scrapbooks are often smaller than the 12-by-12-inch albums used for other scrapbooks, because of the function they serve. A recipe scrapbook can sit on the counter during dinner prep, or can be thrown into your purse on your way to the market. Whether for your own use, or as a gift, making a recipe scrapbook is sure to result in a meaningful, personal and highly useful creation.


Give a creative, useful gift

One of my favorite gifts at bridal showers has always been a recipe box filled with recipes provided by the attending friends and family of the bride-to-be. Now, imagine how much more beautiful and personalized a recipe scrapbook could be. Along with recipes, guests can include sage marital wisdom, family stories or funny quotes.

A recipe scrapbook would also make a great hostess, teacher or graduation gift. Each can be personalized in a different way. For example, using vintage-style pictures of food taken from old cookbooks or wine bottles can make a cozy looking album. What graduate isn’t in need of recipes, wisdom and a taste of home once in a while? I recommend including conversion and measurement charts in all your recipe scrapbooks, both for those fresh out of the nest and for those of us with faulty memories.

 

Incorporate a quote and theme

There are tons of resources that provide food-related quotes and themes, and even complete kits for recipe scrapbooks. A quote – such as “A Messy Kitchen is a Happy Place … This one is Delirious!” - can provide a theme and a starting place.

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