Comments on: Recipes, Cookbooks, and Organizers – Oh My!

By: Ryan Roberts

Ryan Roberts — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:18:59 +0000

My mother has a lot of recipe cards, and cookbooks and when it’s time to cook or bake, all of our recipes go EVERYWHERE! I found a really neat cookbook software that stores recipes and cookbooks for you on your computer. It is really easy to use, and helps maintain a clean kitchen. You can even create your own cookbooks with chapters in it; if you have random recipe cards and don’t know where to put them, you can organize them into family cookbooks and such. You can get a copy of this awesome software at “www.dvo.com”, it helps a lot with our cooking!

By: Debbie Taylor

Debbie Taylor — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:35:50 +0000

Bill – I admit I have a hard time parting with any cookbook – but since I’m a clutter queen, I have learned for ME that it’s a necessary process. I try to pass them along to other foodie lovers – but know that not every cookbook can go. I have 1 shelf for cookbooks I use – and another (in my basement) of cookbooks I enjoy just looking at or reading little stories in. =)

Danielle – I’m glad you’ve found something to help. Sometimes it’s like a game for me to add new recipes, cull the ones I don’t like, etc. And my binder grows and changes often – keeping it fresh and fun.

Erin – it’s a great way to pass something on to your children! If you can get your mom & MIL to write recipes out and make copies to pass along – it’s a thread of connection in your family. Glad you liked the idea.

By: Erin Hill

Erin Hill — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:35:12 +0000

I love the idea about creating books of recipes for kids and grandkids to pass on family recipes. I would love to get that from my mom and mother-in-law. Maybe I’ll pass them a hint.

By: Amy Hass

Amy Hass — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:30:08 +0000

Great tips on organizing…thank you!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:23:43 +0000

Thanks for this post! We have a pile of cookbooks and recipes that I just don’t know what to do with. You have given me some great ideas! We just started a three ring binder with page protectors and I am really liking it a lot. I like the idea for “recipes to try” and “recipe queue”!

By: Bill at "How to Write a Cookbook"

Bill at "How to Write a Cookbook" — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:36:19 +0000

Great post Debbie… I only disagree on one point “Don’t keep a cookbook if you don’t use it.” I find it hard to get rid of any cookbook. I enjoy “reading” cookbooks even if I never prepare a recipe from them. And, who knows, I may need a recipe from them one day…

By: meatlessmama

meatlessmama — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:02:06 +0000

I use binders and page protectors too, it’s the easiest and most organized way!