How I did it:

Lessons & tips:

• Take pictures of foods that you make as you go along.
• Pay attention to the presentation. 
• Make it look appetizing!
• Don't use a flash. Shiny and shadowy food never looks tasty. 
• If a food isn't pretty, simply take photos of the ingredients or add garnish to spruce it up.
• Realize this takes a lot of time. Don't put tons of pressure on yourself.  
• After you cook something new make a page for the new recipe so your book can be completed over time. 
• Put family stories in to personalize it.  
• If you have certain foods at certain events write about that. Write about what it reminds you of. 
• Incorporate photos of family members enjoying the foods or of the people that gave you the recipes.  
• Edit for errors & consistency. 
• If you want to go all out, add a family tree in the back to create a special keepsake 
• Be prepared to really awe people - this is such a unique, thoughtful, and special gift.  
• This would be really ideal for a bridal shower or special anniversary.  

Resources: The website Blurb was particularly helpful, although it also helps to personalize it by using your own layouts. 

Dec 12, 2008, 05:34AM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer