This month,
Etsy Cottage Style is having a blog party called "What's Cookin' in the Cottage Kitchen?" I am linking up to this because I have pictures only of a mixed media recipe book I did several years ago that I would like to share with you. I had fun creating this and filling it with old recipes, vintage pictures and many other goodies.
Here's the cover to "My Recipes" book. Mini cookie cutters, tiny over mitt, and a lady dressed for the kitchen with apron and crown! ;-D
I found this recipe book in a thrift store. It did not contain any recipes, but was full of illustrated envelopes and divider pages that could be decorated. I'm afraid that the flash on the camera gave this picture more glitter and shine than the actual book. Older camera, less experienced photographer! ;-D
The pink page on the right is one of the large envelope pages where you can tuck recipes. I used an image from a vintage cookbook to illustrate how your cook/maid should be dressed while working in the kitchen and serving meals at the table. ;-D That's an old dinner menu on the other page.
Recipes, embellishments, old recipes are all over the pages. I included extra pockets for more storage.
Love the large red rick rack as trim and the fabric on the opposite page tied with red polka dot fabric. ;-D
Always good to know what utensils are needed in the well-equipped kitchen of the early 1900's! Plus all the measuring instruments! I also included a weights and measures chart! ;-D
More storage pockets and envelopes for your recipe collection. This isn't the entire book, but it sure gives you a good idea of what fun I had putting it together! Sorry to say I don't cook much anymore since it is only me here these days.
Thanks so much for coming to my blog and leafing through a few pages of my favorite recipe book! I hope you enjoyed it! Use the link to
Etsy Cottage Style to see all the other bloggers who have linked up with their "What's Cookin' in the Cottage Kitchen" blogs.
