p.s.--i'm really bored--i need a project.
Ok. Toots and I have talked about this in the past. I think it's time to REALLY do it. A SoWal cookbook. I am willing to compile it and publish it in some format. Maybe we could have it done by Christmas? So, send me your favorites, your heirloom recipes (with stories), your tips & techniques, and your suggestions for a TITLE. Fire away.
p.s.--i'm really bored--i need a project.
p.s.--i'm really bored--i need a project.
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beats on hood
I have a cookbook that was put together by friends & family of a wonderful lady that died from ALS and all the proceeds went to ALS. It is title "From the kitchens of MAMA and THEM" which was produced by Cookbooks by Morris Press with a phone number to call them. It looks very nice, has hardbound covers on the outside, and a spiral on the back. The minimum order is 200. I will call them today and ask for details.DD has contacted them, as well as Fundcraft.
We have used this company at our church, they are very good and they will send you a free kit to get you started.That's really good to hear. From my experience the kit is pretty standard. It's good to know that two of you have experience with Morris.
If any of you have experience with another publisher, will you let DD know?
Beach Fanatic
How about a recipe for Red Bar smashed potatoes and Georges hush puppies? Maybe those could go in a seperate section
Grayt idea! We could have a separate chapter/section with local recipes....Red Bar crab cakes...
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Grayt idea! We could have a separate chapter/section with local recipes....Red Bar crab cakes...
Yep. I'm pretty sure there's a plan for this. IF they'll divulge their secrets!
Beach Fanatic
Everyone should submit their quick and easy beach meal recipes. Stuff good for large groups!
Beach Comber
Count me in... I've got a grayt recipe for crabcakes and remoulade sauce to go with.
I also have been designing pages for mucho years and would be happy to help out with the book and the cover if you like. I use InDesign, so the PDF files need for most printers would be a breeze to prepare.
Being very familiar with the printing process, I would also be happy to be on that part of the committee.
One big cost factor would be if the book was in color on every page or just the cover... something to consider
I also have been designing pages for mucho years and would be happy to help out with the book and the cover if you like. I use InDesign, so the PDF files need for most printers would be a breeze to prepare.
Being very familiar with the printing process, I would also be happy to be on that part of the committee.
One big cost factor would be if the book was in color on every page or just the cover... something to consider
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Count me in... I've got a grayt recipe for crabcakes and remoulade sauce to go with.
I also have been designing pages for mucho years and would be happy to help out with the book and the cover if you like. I use InDesign, so the PDF files need for most printers would be a breeze to prepare.
Being very familiar with the printing process, I would also be happy to be on that part of the committee.
One big cost factor would be if the book was in color on every page or just the cover... something to consider
Hallelujah!! Glad this project got you to post! Will advise. Beach Comber
Just call me the silent type! Thanks!SoWal ExpertAuthor
I meant to say too that I've looked at the color cover/color pages issue. I'm sure we can use your advise/expertise on this when the time comes.
beats on hood
This cookbook needs the help of people with diverse skills. Our newest cookbook had the following members:
Chair
Co-Chair
Design Chair
Taste-Testing Chair
Marketing Chair
2 Research Chairs
2 Typing Chairs
2 Proofing Chairs
2 Contributing Writers (essays for each section)
Plus the help of 8 guest chefs
EDITED due to me typing so slowly that my post was out of context.
Chair
Co-Chair
Design Chair
Taste-Testing Chair
Marketing Chair
2 Research Chairs
2 Typing Chairs
2 Proofing Chairs
2 Contributing Writers (essays for each section)
Plus the help of 8 guest chefs
EDITED due to me typing so slowly that my post was out of context.
Edited
SoWal ExpertAuthor
No kidding. Our cookbook chair said that the most tedious part is editing the recipes. Cookbook publishers want all style stripped from content and want their own tags inserted for formatting. Our newest cookbook had the following members:
Chair
Co-Chair
Design Chair
Taste-Testing Chair
Marketing Chair
2 Reserach Chairs
2 Typing Chairs
2 Proofing Chairs
2 Contributing Writers (essays for each section)
Plus the help of 8 guest chefs
Looks like we'll have lots of chairs!
Hmmm.....who could be our writer(s)?
We could hold a lottery for taste-testing chair
(if we go that way)Kitty would HAVE to be the proofing chair, hands down.
PV, what would you like to do?
Meow
Looks like we'll have lots of chairs!
Hmmm.....who could be our writer(s)?
We could hold a lottery for taste-testing chair
Kitty would HAVE to be the proofing chair, hands down.
PV, what would you like to do?
It's about the only thing I am qualified to do.
Except, I'll have to call all contributors and check their measurements! I'll ask RO to be on this committee.Beach Fanatic
Looks like we'll have lots of chairs!Put me down for proofing! That would be funn!
Hmmm.....who could be our writer(s)?
We could hold a lottery for taste-testing chair
Kitty would HAVE to be the proofing chair, hands down.
PV, what would you like to do?
SoWal ExpertAuthor
It's about the only thing I am qualified to do.
Put me down for proofing! That would be funn!
We have our proofing committee!
RO.....
Beach Fanatic
Yep. I'm pretty sure there's a plan for this. IF they'll divulge their secrets!
Beach Fanatic
How about a section for a day in SoWal that gives quick easy recipes or ideas for what to pack for a day at the beach besides the same ole same ole
Beach Fanatic
And recipes for impromptu guests...something that happens in SoWal
SoWal ExpertAuthor
How about a section for a day in SoWal that gives quick easy recipes or ideas for what to pack for a day at the beach besides the same ole same ole
And recipes for impromptu guests...something that happens in SoWal
Yep. Several people have suggested some version of these. SoWal ExpertAuthor
I got two huge packages today from two of the possible publishers. I haven't had time to go through them yet, but they are both wonderful. And, I got 4 free coookbooks out of the deal!!
Beach Fanatic
ya'll want some recipes from some annual visitors too? if so do we post them here or email them direct?
SoWal ExpertAuthor
ya'll want some recipes from some annual visitors too? if so do we post them here or email them direct?
Absolutely!! I'll pm you.
Beach Fanatic
oh what can i do? i want to help! (as my grand says so often)
SoWal ExpertAuthor
oh what can i do? i want to help! (as my grand says so often)
When I know more about the specific direction we're taking, I will let everyone know. I'm so excited about this project, but gotta get all our ducks in a row.
Beach Crab
"Taste and Sea" Cookbook
Look no further for that SoWal cookbook! "Taste and Sea" is hot off the press! This is a compilation of favorites recipes from the wonderful cooks of Seagrove Baptist Church, the only church on 30-A. The book has a 3-ring binder with an original 30-A scene on the cover.
Look no further for that SoWal cookbook! "Taste and Sea" is hot off the press! This is a compilation of favorites recipes from the wonderful cooks of Seagrove Baptist Church, the only church on 30-A. The book has a 3-ring binder with an original 30-A scene on the cover.
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