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 was thinking of something like the Junior League cookbooks (River Road Recipes, etc) with a specific charity in mind. You know, they are bound in shiny cardstock and spiral bound. I think that format would sell well in the local shops, and you can still add art - I have a lovely one from Breaux Bridge, I think, with Blue Dog art throughout.We donate our proceeds to programs that benefit children. We have major grants and minigrants where organizations apply for funds from the league. A committee recommends which ones are worthy, and then the entire league votes.
Is that what you are doing for your current Junior League project?
I agree that if we go with a moneymaker for the SoWal cookbook, the proceeds should go to charity. It would take another chairperson to head a subcommittee that decides how the profits are distributed.
BTW I also like the idea of photos of the 30A area, as well as essays about why we love SoWal, included in the cookbook. Some cookbooks use these as chapter headers; others intersperse them throughout the cookbook.
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Beach Fanatic
I think we need to add stories, I love those kind of cookbooks!Pictures are a given also!
I think Miss Kitty should head up testing the recipes
I think Miss Kitty should head up testing the recipes
SoWal Insider
I am all for either cook book. Just let me know what needs to be done.
Yes, I think a charity is a must for profits.
Artwork/photos yes...
stories, yes!
Yes, I think a charity is a must for profits.
Artwork/photos yes...
stories, yes!
SoWal ExpertAuthor
We really want to hear what everyone thinks. 
Beach Fanatic
Love the artwork, photo and story idea. I would like a cookbook small enough in size to store on my shelves with my other cookbooks.
Something similar to what Junior Leagues do with either the plastic comb binding or not. If you go with a hardback or non comb binding your publication costs are really going to rise.
I saw some really attractive ones from the junior league.
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Spiral comb and a hardcover version.
Something similar to what Junior Leagues do with either the plastic comb binding or not. If you go with a hardback or non comb binding your publication costs are really going to rise.
I saw some really attractive ones from the junior league.
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beats on hood
Our first cookbook was spiral comb; the group decided to go hardback for the new one so that it looked less small town. I can email the woman at Wimmer who worked with the committee to find out how much more the hardback costs per book. I'm a sustaining member now, so I wasn't involved in this newest cookbook other than submitting recipes.
Our first cookbook was successful beyond our wildest dreams, with many printings. I think that's part of why the committee decided to get fancy with the second one.
Our first cookbook was successful beyond our wildest dreams, with many printings. I think that's part of why the committee decided to get fancy with the second one.
Beach Fanatic
But, BR, we ARE small-town. That's why this is such a cool idea!
Plus, if it is hardbound and smaller than the typical Southern Living Cookbook, there is no way it would lay open flat, and that would make preparing recipes from it more difficult (at least for me).
I vote for spiral or comb-bound
Plus, if it is hardbound and smaller than the typical Southern Living Cookbook, there is no way it would lay open flat, and that would make preparing recipes from it more difficult (at least for me).
I vote for spiral or comb-bound
Beach Fanatic
I vote for spiral or comb-bound
beats on hood
But, BR, we ARE small-town. That's why this is such a cool idea!Good points.
Plus, if it is hardbound and smaller than the typical Southern Living Cookbook, there is no way it would lay open flat, and that would make preparing recipes from it more difficult (at least for me).
I vote for spiral or comb-bound
Beach Fanatic
But, BR, we ARE small-town. That's why this is such a cool idea!
Plus, if it is hardbound and smaller than the typical Southern Living Cookbook, there is no way it would lay open flat, and that would make preparing recipes from it more difficult (at least for me).
I vote for spiral or comb-bound
Ditto.
BR I love the idea of hardback but I believe the cost would over ride the charity donations. JMO. Maybe we could do both depending on the cost.
Meow
I vote for recipe cards held together with a rubber band.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
I vote for recipe cards held together with a rubber band.
We have a winner!!SoWal Insider
SN has a good point. The cookbooks that are easiest for me to use are the ones that are spiral bound or in a 3 ring binger. I do like the look of the southern living cookbooks, nice to display but I generally reach for the "home made" cookbooks b/c I generally know people who submitted the recipes. I think the cookbooks that would make the most $$ for the charity would be best. A $20 cookbook would sell better than a $40 cookbook, IMHO.
So, who wants to sit on the porch of Sundog and sign cookbooks??? Planters punch in one hand and a pen in the other.
So, who wants to sit on the porch of Sundog and sign cookbooks???
Planters punch in one hand and a pen in the other.
Beach Fanatic
So, who wants to sit on the porch of Sundog and sign cookbooks???
Looooove this idea!
The SoWal Wenches' Cookbook Committee has a book signing!
SoWal Insider
I have a cookbook that was put together by friends & family of a wonderful lady that died from ALS and all the proceeds went to ALS. It is title "From the kitchens of MAMA and THEM" which was produced by Cookbooks by Morris Press with a phone number to call them. It looks very nice, has hardbound covers on the outside, and a spiral on the back. The minimum order is 200. I will call them today and ask for details.
....... and ya'll thought I would have nothing to contribute.
....... and ya'll thought I would have nothing to contribute.
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
SN has a good point. The cookbooks that are easiest for me to use are the ones that are spiral bound or in a 3 ring binger. I do like the look of the southern living cookbooks, nice to display but I generally reach for the "home made" cookbooks b/c I generally know people who submitted the recipes. I think the cookbooks that would make the most $$ for the charity would be best. A $20 cookbook would sell better than a $40 cookbook, IMHO.
So, who wants to sit on the porch of Sundog and sign cookbooks???
Oh, the vision!!
Looooove this idea!
The SoWal Wenches' Cookbook Committee has a book signing!
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 intitled "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.
....... and ya'll thought I would have nothing to contribute.
Well, who knew?
Let us know what you find out.
beats on hood
BTW part of the preliminary planning is deciding upon the target audience. That is closely related to the manner in which the book is bound.
The price of our league's comb-bound cookbook is $19.95. The price of the new hardbound cookbook is $24.95.
The price of our league's comb-bound cookbook is $19.95. The price of the new hardbound cookbook is $24.95.
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Beach Fanatic
BTW part of the preliminary planning is deciding upon the target audience. That is closely related to the manner in which the book is bound.
The price of our league's comb-bound cookbook is $19.95. The price of the new hardbound cookbook is $24.95.
That's not a bad price for the hardbound.
Beach Fanatic
Ok, since we ALL know I don't cook, I'm going to sacrifice myself for the cause and I will be a "Taster" for the recipes. Just let me know when & where.
Beach Fanatic
Spi-ral, spi-ral, spi-ral, spi-ral, spi-ral....that is all I have to say about that!
SoWal Insider
....... and ya'll thought I would have nothing to contribute.
are you going to submit your how to boil eggs recipe??
Beach Fanatic
are you going to submit your how to boil eggs recipe??Or how to boil water!
Beach Fanatic
Spi-ral, spi-ral, spi-ral, spi-ral, spi-ral....that is all I have to say about that!
I am all over the spiral as well. I am tired of trying to weigh down pages of cookbooks with various items as I am making something!
Beach Fanatic
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 intitled "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.
....... and ya'll thought I would have nothing to contribute.
We have used this company at our church, they are very good and they will send you a free kit to get you started.
Beach Lover
Me too
I want to be involved in this!! I cook and do art. Local artists would probably like to get involved. We all have favorite recipes.
I want to be involved in this!! I cook and do art. Local artists would probably like to get involved. We all have favorite recipes.
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