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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SoWal Insider
Oh, the vision!!
Well, who knew?
Let us know what you find out.
are you going to submit your how to boil eggs recipe??
Or how to boil water!
Bite me.
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!
Me too! (ok, ok they are cocktail recipe books)
We have used this company at our church, they are very good and they will send you a free kit to get you started.
Good to know.
Beach Fanatic
I think DrSvelte needs to come post and leave some dirty gym socks laying around on this thread. Looks like an Ms. convention...not that there's anything wrong with that. all you lovely ladies.
all you lovely ladies.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
I think DrSvelte needs to come post and leave some dirty gym socks laying around on this thread. Looks like an Ms. convention...not that there's anything wrong with that.
Feeling lonely over here?
Beach Fanatic
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.
SoWal Insider
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.
meigsart!SoWal ExpertAuthor
After much behind the scenes discussion, I think we have decided that first and foremost, we need to have a "committee meeting" to discuss our thoughts, visions and suggestions for how we'd like to proceed. A couple of drafted committee members are MIA for a few days, but in the meantime, please pm me if you'd seriously like to be on the committee and we will try to coordinate it. The sheer geographical logistics are going to be a challenge since most of you are THERE and I am HERE. I don't think Mr. dd's gonna let me move to SoWal for a cookbook project either, 
I've loved all the suggestions so far. Lots of good ideas! If you really are interested in a "job" on the cookbook, please pm me with the particular area you'd be interested in....i.e. art, editing, stories, etc.
Once we get the direction nailed down, we can proceed to the next steps, but I feel this is vital before we go any further.
I've loved all the suggestions so far. Lots of good ideas! If you really are interested in a "job" on the cookbook, please pm me with the particular area you'd be interested in....i.e. art, editing, stories, etc.
Once we get the direction nailed down, we can proceed to the next steps, but I feel this is vital before we go any further.
SoWal Insider
Wish I could help, but, all I have time for these days is tasting food. Is there a committee for that? Great idea, though.
Beach Lover
spiral and pets
Love metal spiral, the plastic ones tend to break.... This might sound crazy but how bout a chapter on pet snacks...for the love of pets.....possible charity Alaqua Animal Refuge
Love metal spiral, the plastic ones tend to break.... This might sound crazy but how bout a chapter on pet snacks...for the love of pets.....possible charity Alaqua Animal Refuge
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Love metal spiral, the plastic ones tend to break.... This might sound crazy but how bout a chapter on pet snacks...for the love of pets.....possible charity Alaqua Animal Refuge
This is a good idea. We all have pets (most of us anyway) and I'm sure we'd like to make them some tasty nutritious snacks. I agree with you on the metal spiral. One of my all time favorite cookbooks with a plastic spiral is falling apart.
SoWal Insider
Love metal spiral, the plastic ones tend to break.... This might sound crazy but how bout a chapter on pet snacks...for the love of pets.....possible charity Alaqua Animal Refuge
I have never made snacks for my pet but I am sure people do.
I also have liked "kids recipes" in cookbooks as well. Food they can make which is simple and also funn stuff like homemade playdough, gloop, etc.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
I have never made snacks for my pet but I am sure people do.
I also have liked "kids recipes" in cookbooks as well. Food they can make which is simple and also funn stuff like homemade playdough, gloop, etc.
Great ideas, y'all!! Keep 'em coming!
beats on hood
Yesterday I picked up a copy of our cookbook. I was told it was a hardback, but it isn't exactly. It looks like a hardback on the outside, but is concealed wire on the inside -- IT LIES FLAT!
Comments (with regard to the SoWal cookbook)? Yes, I know that "Grit and Grace" is the theme of Freeport, FL. I mentioned this to the cookbook committee, but since we use "grits," not "grit," I don't think that the lawyers in our league were concerned.
Here's the cover:
Here's what the inside looks like:
Comments (with regard to the SoWal cookbook)? Yes, I know that "Grit and Grace" is the theme of Freeport, FL. I mentioned this to the cookbook committee, but since we use "grits," not "grit," I don't think that the lawyers in our league were concerned.
Here's the cover:
Here's what the inside looks like:
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
BR, I really like the looks of this book. It's a much "cleaner" look than the spiral on the outside.
beats on hood
Our publisher, Wimmer, only charged 25 cents per book more for concealed wire than for the outside plastic comb.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
I've been looking online too this afternoon. Thoughts on the 3 ring binder vs. the concealed spiral?
Beach Fanatic
I've been looking online too this afternoon. Thoughts on the 3 ring binder vs. the concealed spiral?
Would the concealed spiral be more attractive to book stores since if the name was on the spine, the books could be stacked & still identifiable?
beats on hood
Would the concealed spiral be more attractive to book stores since if the name was on the spine, the books could be stacked & still identifiable?Well, the name of the book is still on the spine if it's a plastic comb. But at 25 cents per copy in cost, we can charge over the $20 limit for concealed wire. So our ROI would be greater for whatever charity/ies we choose.
Beach Fanatic
I agree BR, very nice looking.
SoWal Insider
I like the concealed binder like the one BR showed. I would display a cookbook like that as I can read the title and it is flat. My plastic spiral bounds, with no title, are stored in a drawer...
Beach Fanatic
I've been looking online too this afternoon. Thoughts on the 3 ring binder vs. the concealed spiral?
The concealed spiral has a very nice look imo and .25 more isn't bad. Now how about the first cook book meeting for sometime in July??
SoWal ExpertAuthor
The concealed spiral has a very nice look imo and .25 more isn't bad. Now how about the first cook book meeting for sometime in July??
Sounds good to me. We might try to have a conference call between you lucky locals and BR while she's there with me and...ahem...a certain hostile committee member.
Beach Fanatic
You ought to think about approaching some SoWal restaurants to see they would be willing to submit recipes. It would be great to have those in there, too.
How about a recipe for Red Bar smashed potatoes and Georges hush puppies? Maybe those could go in a seperate section
Beach Fanatic
Our publisher, Wimmer, only charged 25 cents per book more for concealed wire than for the outside plastic comb.
nice book
Beach Fanatic
deadline for recipe submissions?
SoWal ExpertAuthor
deadline for recipe submissions?
We haven't decided yet. Still trying to decide details. Will post when I know.
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