On 8/26/2014 1:00 PM, Dave wrote:
> On 08/26/2014 01:17 PM, Becca EmaNymton wrote:
>> On 8/25/2014 10:27 AM, Dave wrote:
>>> All,
>>>
>>> I plan to do a family recipe cookbook, but as an interim step, we want
>>> to put the recipes on a web site so all can access them. I would
>>> appreciate any suggestions from those that have done this.
>>>
>>> After talking to (almost) everyone, we came up with some requirements
>>> * Can be accessed on the desktop, Android, or iPhone, and printed.
>>> * Private. This is for our family, not the whole world. We also don't
>>> want personal information tracked so some company(s) can spam the family
>>> with ads or build marketing information (See 60 Minutes, 8/24/14).
>>> * Easy (for me) to add recipes. Recipe entry forms would be nice, but
>>> I'll settle for HTML files.
>>> * Cost. Low cost is good, free is better.
>>>
>>> I could create a family recipe web site, but why re-invent the wheel?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Dave
>>
>> Dave, I have a question, if everyone can see the recipes online and copy
>> them, what would be their motivation to purchase the cookbook. My
>> sister compiled a family recipe book last year, I wanted one for myself
>> and one for each of my children. I think it is a great idea.
>>
>> Becca
>
> Everyone seems to like the idea of a book for a number of reasons. Some
> of the reasons a
> * Books are handier in the kitchen than computers or smart devices - if
> they have one (not all do).
> * Books put everything on one page - no scrolling L/R, U/D.
> * Comments can be added in the section for comments. When I do a
> recipe, I allow space for user comments.
>
> However, it will be a while before I get the book done. So as an
> interim step, a web site would be good. They can print the recipe, take
> it into the kitchen, and use it. Plus, this will give us time to get
> pictures and debug the recipes.
>
> Dave,


My mother, grandmother and great-grandmother made a pear relish, which
was canned every 2-3 years, and my sister and I can not find their
recipe. It tastes like chow-chow. We worked on it a couple of weeks ago
and my sister thinks it is passable.

Everybody should share their family recipes so you never lose them. I
hope your family enjoys putting together your family cookbook.

Becca