What is a good anniversary gift for a couple who cook?

A book of the recipes they have cooked for each other over the years, with contributions from the friends and family who were there for them. It is a keepsake and something they will actually use.

How far ahead should I start?

Work back from the date: most organizers give contributors 2-4 weeks, and printing and delivery take 7-10 working days once you approve the layout. About six weeks is comfortable; less is possible if people reply quickly.

Can we include recipes from relatives who are no longer here?

Yes, and they are often the best pages in the book. Photograph the original card and it can sit alongside the typed-up version, so you get a recipe you can cook from and the handwriting of the person who wrote it.

Can I order a copy for each of them?

Yes. Plenty of people order several, and the per-book price comes down the more you order. You approve one proof and every copy is printed from it.

An open anniversary cookbook showing a bruschetta recipe with a photo of the Italian coast where the couple first ate it

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Whether it is a 10th, 25th, 40th or golden anniversary, a personalized cookbook is a gift that reflects the life a couple has built together. Family and friends each contribute a recipe and a memory - gathered into a beautifully bound book that the couple will open for years to come.

Why it makes the perfect anniversary gift

A gift from everyone who loves them

Family and friends each add a recipe and a personal note. The result is a book that reflects every person who has been part of their life not just whoever remembered to buy a gift.

The recipes that built their life together

The dinner party dish, the Saturday morning pancakes, the recipe passed down through the family - all captured in one place.

Something that lasts as long as they have

A professionally bound book on the kitchen shelf that they reach for all the time.

What goes inside

Recipes from family & friends
Personal notes & memories
Photos from across the years
A personal dedication page
Your chosen cover design
Printed index & section dividers

The printed contents page of an anniversary cookbook, each recipe listed under the name of the friend or relative who sent it

Cover design inspiration

A few directions a cover can take. Every book starts from a professionally designed template, and the colors, fonts and layout are all yours to change.

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Common questions

What is a good anniversary gift for a couple who cook?: A book of the recipes they have cooked for each other over the years, with contributions from the friends and family who were there for them. It is a keepsake and something they will actually use.
How far ahead should I start?: Work back from the date: most organizers give contributors 2-4 weeks, and printing and delivery take 7-10 working days once you approve the layout. About six weeks is comfortable; less is possible if people reply quickly.
Can we include recipes from relatives who are no longer here?: Yes, and they are often the best pages in the book. Photograph the original card and it can sit alongside the typed-up version, so you get a recipe you can cook from and the handwriting of the person who wrote it.
Can I order a copy for each of them?: Yes. Plenty of people order several, and the per-book price comes down the more you order. You approve one proof and every copy is printed from it.

"Every recipe came with a memory, moments shared with family and friends, along with a heartfelt note about why it matters to them. Some made us laugh out loud, others made us cry, even recipes from relatives who are no longer with us."

- Rebecca

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