By Stefan – Creative Director, Pinhole Press. My brother-in-law told me a few weeks ago that I’m the messiest cook he knows. I tell myself it’s just a matter of opinion, or more likely the result of the “I cook, he cleans” thing we have going up at our weekend place.
Either way, a couple weeks ago I was looking for a recipe in my stacks and bins of meals ripped from magazines, handed down on index cards and written on napkins and thought I’d take his advice and finally get organized. Ashley had the great idea to turn our Pinhole journal into a cook book into which I could tape or write recipes so we’d have them all in one place. The journal is also a nice venue for the photos I sometimes take of the occasionally perfect 4-minute, soft-boiled egg.
I’m still putting everything together but I’m having fun with the process and even finding some great old standards I had completely forgotten about – like the one you see in the pic below passed down by Ashley’s mom: Cary’s Vegetable Soup. First ingredient? 1 lb ground beef… delicious.
Posted by Lindley on 12.01.11 at 2:07 pm
I love this idea! With a family full of cooks, I know they’d appreciate this special gift.
Posted by Alexa on 12.01.11 at 3:23 pm
This is a wonderful idea…and it’s so beautiful. Would love to display it in the kitchen! xo
Posted by Andrea on 12.01.11 at 3:35 pm
Such a fun and beautiful way to keep favorite recipes around the kitchen!
Posted by P on 12.01.11 at 3:52 pm
What a great idea for a mother whose recipe box is overflowing!
Posted by Erin Maher on 12.01.11 at 4:18 pm
I NEED this! and so does my grandma that taught me to cook ;-)
Posted by Meg S on 12.01.11 at 4:41 pm
My mom would love this!
Posted by Courtney on 12.01.11 at 5:37 pm
This idea is perfect for my brother…who snaps pictures of everything that comes out of his kitchen!
Posted by Alison on 12.01.11 at 8:02 pm
So sweet! What a great idea.
Posted by Michelle Warren Photography on 12.01.11 at 11:57 pm
Gorgeous! I have a foodie photog friend that would love this!
Posted by Lindsey on 12.02.11 at 3:37 pm
What a clever idea!
Posted by eliza on 12.04.11 at 7:06 pm
would you guys make a version that could include recipes entered digitally too? I have so many from websites that don’t look as nice pasted in as the older, handwritten index card versions.
Posted by Michelle Cassera Bachman on 03.20.12 at 6:35 pm
Hello – I am interested in the food journal for a client’s bridal shower – can you advise where I can make or buy this? THANK YOU!