Recipe Submissions....

Dear Friends & Family,

I encourage you to submit a recipe(s) to me by e-mail. You may e-mail me at honeybee1977@gmail.com

Here are the guidelines & suggestions for submitting a recipe for it to be published on the Recipes Through the Generations blog:

* Type the recipe out on Word using simple fonts like Times Roman or Arial

* Name of the recipe

* Name of the person contributing the recipe

* Name of the person who originated the recipe (if different from the submitter)

* The history of the recipe (Where did it come from and why is it special?)
Explain why you chose the particular recipe.
Include a brief story about the recipe's creator or a favorite family memory.
Did the recipe come from you, your Grandma, Aunt and Uncle, or Cousin?
Is the recipe a favorite during a particular holiday?
Ask your relatives for photos and memories surrounding a recipe.
Include memories of times spent cooking and/or eating together.

* A little description of the dish

* Is it an appetizer, soup, salad, entree, or dessert?

* Ingredients and quantities needed, in the order in which they appear in the directions

* Cooking directions (Don't leave out important info. like the cooking temperature!)

* Prep time and cooking time

* The number of people the recipe serves

* Any special cooking tips or advice (serving suggestions).
Add helpful kitchen tips, your opinions, your ideas for variations on the well-loved recipe.

* Include a photo, a short bio, or story of the family members originally known for the treasured recipes.

* If the family member is deceased, a few memory quotes about the individual and their recipe from the descendants makes a nice dedication.

* Include a typed out meaningful letter or card the family member best known for the recipe gave you.

* A scanned handwritten copy of the recipe.

* Include a scanned sketch/photograph of the recipe.

* Include pictures of your family members gathering around the table during the holiday and enjoying the recipe.

* If you cannot send me your recipe(s) via e-mail, please ask a friend/helper to type out the recipe for you and e-mail it.