How do I make a family recipe book as a gift?
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Quick answer: Collect 20 to 40 recipes and the stories behind them, then lay them out in one book ($49). Kemuva’s family recipe cookbook is $49, with a preview in about 72 hours and one round of revisions, then a print-ready file.
Family recipe cookbook · $49Christmas delivery: order by December 21 (December 18 for life story books and cookbooks). All order-by dates
Short answer: collect 20 to 40 recipes (photos of the handwritten cards are fine), add a line about who made each dish, and lay them out in one book. Kemuva’s family recipe cookbook is $49 for up to 40 recipes, with a preview in about 72 hours.
Six steps to a family cookbook people actually use, plus answers to common questions.
6 steps to a family recipe book
1. Gather the recipes early
Ask relatives for their recipes and a photo of the original card. Set a date two weeks before you need the book.
2. Add the story behind each dish
One line is enough: who made it, and when it was served.
3. Pick an order
By course, by holiday or by family member. Keep it simple.
4. Include photos
A photo of the cook in the kitchen, or the dish on the holiday table.
5. Choose a title
“Grandma Rose’s Kitchen” or “The Miller Family Table.”
6. Print copies for everyone
A digital cookbook can be printed at home or at a print shop, as many times as you need.
Upload recipe photos after checkout. Preview in about 72 hours, one round of revisions included, then a print-ready file.
Family recipe cookbook · $49FAQs
How do I make a family recipe book as a gift?
Collect the recipes (photos of handwritten cards are fine), add a short memory or the cook’s name for each, choose an order (by course or by person), and lay them out in one book. Kemuva’s family recipe cookbook does the layout for you.
How many recipes do I need?
Twenty to forty is a good size. Kemuva’s cookbook includes up to 40 recipes; more can be added for $9 per 10 recipes.
Can I use photos of handwritten recipe cards?
Yes. Photos of the original cards can appear next to the typed recipe, so Grandma’s handwriting is part of the book.
How long does it take?
Kemuva sends a preview in about 72 hours after receiving the recipes, with one round of revisions. For Christmas, order by December 18.
Can several family members contribute?
Yes. Ask everyone to send their recipes and photos to one person, then upload them together after checkout.
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