Christmas is a special time of year when the whole family is together. Collect recipes from everyone who matters, professionally bound so that will sit on the shelf long after the decorations come down.
Why it makes the perfect Christmas gift
Every family recipe in one place
The stuffing recipe, the pudding no one can replicate and the Boxing Day leftover dish, all gathered in one place.
A gift from the whole family
Everyone contributes a recipe and a note. The result feels like a present that came from the whole family, not just who remembered to buy one.
Used every year, not just once
Unlike most Christmas gifts, a cookbook gets used again and again.
What goes inside
- Family recipes across the generations
- Personal notes & memories
- Photos & festive moments
- A personal dedication page
- Your chosen cover design
- Printed index & section dividers
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.
Common questions
When do I need to order a cookbook for Christmas?
- 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. December is busy, so earlier is safer than later.
Can the whole family contribute?
- Everyone gets their own link. They add a recipe, a note about why it matters and optionally a photo - no account needed, and it takes about five minutes. You can also add recipes on behalf of anyone who would rather not.
Can we include recipes from relatives who are no longer with us?
- 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 everyone?
- 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 little handwritten note about why it was special. It was passed around and everyone wanted to see their contribution and what others had added. It was such a personal gift."
- Tanya
Give them a gift worth keeping
Build it solo or invite the whole family to contribute
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