Buy spiral Notebook... Sort recipes into categories... divide book into sections (Entree, Mexican, Recipe to try, Salad, etc)... Add recipes (in your spare time)
Easy Access for a Healthier you, when all your recipes are easy to find in one spot ! Add pics, optional.
Don't know what you wanna eat, look through your cookbook!
In the process of creating My Healthier Versions Cookbook!
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Your idea sounds great. I went one step further. I've purchased a small net book and loaded a computer program - Big Oven for all my recipes. I seem to collect recipes and when I wanted a particular one, it seems like it took forever to find it. I've been slowly adding the recipes to the computer, taking a picture of it too! Now, when I want to cook it, I just turn my netbook on and easily search for it. I can print the recipe or just keep it up on the computer. It's great!
PJRHOPEFUL1/3/2011 8:06:00 PM
Very good. Would love to know how to create a cookbook in Spark. I am new to the site.
PJRHOPEFUL1/3/2011 8:03:00 PM
I used old photo albums. Remember when they weren't litin and acid free. All photos had to be removed from the old ones and I used them to put recipies in. I have one for Meals and one for Desserts. I guess the dessert one isn't needed anymore is it. I guess I need to make one for non cheating desserts. Loved you post. Best to you in 2011. Much success in reaching your goals.
CHALLENGER751/1/2011 6:23:00 AM
I love the three ring binder of sparkrecipes that I have tried. I print things that sound good, and add some of the comments and then make notes of family members that like particular recipes, etc. I have shared several this way, too.
TIME2GETSERIOUS12/29/2010 7:10:00 PM
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
GETBACKUPAGAIN12/28/2010 3:02:00 PM
I've done this and liked it. Now Im using the cookbook I've created on spark and I Love it. Easy use, to reference, and keep updated. Really helps me be organized. Plan to add favorites from cookbooks I have on hard copy and downsize my collection.
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SparkPeople cookbooks
When creating a SparkPeople cookbook with recipes that other members have provided, instead of creating one cookbook, create several. It is much easier to find a recipe if you have them in separate cookbooks, for main dishes, salads, desserts, baked goods, side dishes, etc.
Hellow Sparkies! I know we are in the 21st century of technology with Ipods and MP3 players, but for those of us who workout to music, and don't own these things.... Head on over to playlist.com and create your own workout playlist. IT"S FREE! I hook mine up to computer speakers (bass included) and jam out while doing Tae-bo. :)
