I am looking for something to hold all of my printed from the internet and clipped from magazines recipes. Do any of y'all have something like this? I saw something similar to what I wanted at Linens N Things when they were going out of business and I should have snatched it up, but I didn't and now I regret it.
I don't necessarily want to re-write the recipes onto recipe cards, but would if I had to. What I really want is a book/binder that is easy to use and convenient. I just stick recipes I have clipped from magazines, etc. in random cookbooks or drawers only to not be able to find them the next time.
So, ladies, what do you use to do this? Please help me get organized!!
Oh, and I looked at some things online, but they all looked cheesy- I'm sure they were quite functional, but I want something cute as well.
Thanks for your help!!
I'm new to your blog and still trying to catch up but had to reply to this. I got a Cath Kitson recipe organizer last year and I love it. It's got pockets to hold the clipped pieces from magazines, etc. and when I get a free moment, I sit down and copy the recipes over to their recipe binder. And it's super cute!
ReplyDeleteHere's the link on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Cath-Kidston-Recipe-Organizer/dp/0811859495/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231971049&sr=8-3
I'd create a scrapbook type of binder and put similar recipes on one page. The recipes might trigger you to be more creative and mix up the ingredients to personalize your very own dish. Just my 2 cents! :)
ReplyDeleteBTW, thanks for liking my blog! :) I think your blog is way cute too!
I struggle with the same thing so, unfortunately, I'm unable to help :-( However, my sister did get me a recipe binder thingy from Borders as part of my Christmas surprise and if you want I'll let you know how it works out. I'm gearing up to go through my cookbooks and recipes in the next week or so.
ReplyDeleteI bought a normal binder and those clear plastic sleeves that I can just slip magazine pages and printed articles into. It seems to work for me!
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ReplyDeleteI am always finding recipes online - and all I do is print them off on regular sized paper, punch holes with a 3 hole punch and put them into a 3-ring binder. It is functional. You could get the kind of binder that has a clear front so you could create a cute cover for your recipe book. My Mum did the same thing with both printed and handwritten recipes, and now its almost like a scrap book following all the recipes shes tried over the years.
ReplyDeleteI got a really cute Binder and used plastic sleeves and put things in there like recipes or things I wanted to save. I did that when I was a little girl for my wedding, it became my wedding book and throughout the years I would put different things in there that I liked:) It would work the same for recipes or anything else.
ReplyDeleteI'm with d.a.r on the regular binder with clear sleeves. You could cover it with photos and seal it with mod podge for something cute. I would go with vintage photos like this...http://www.annetaintor.com/
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I got a really cute recipe binder from Books A Million. It is red and has a balck and white placemat with little silver plate, spoon, knife, and fork on the front. It comes with clear sleeves and the recipe cards. I rewrote most of mine but I dont see why you couldn't put the cut outs in the sleeves. It even has dividers labeled with appetizers, meats, desserts, soups, beverages etc. so you can find things easily. Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteI just use a regular binder and the plastic sleeves...the plastic sleeves really keep it organized. I was in Target the other day and they've got some super cute binders in the school supply section. Pink and Pink with white polka dots!!!! That would make a fun recipe binder!
ReplyDeletei have the same problem. i REALLY don't want to rewrite my recipes-- i did that with some really cute recipe cards and it took FOREVER. i'm going for a binder with just page protectors. i like the other girls' suggestions.
ReplyDeleteI've had the same problem and have agonized for years. I've finally succumbed and I'm going the Tastebook route. I like that I can add to it later and they look really nice. So I'm just sucking it up and typing all of my recipes into that ... however, lots of mine are from magazines, so I'm just going to the magazine site and copying and pasting it directly into TB. Saves a ton of time! Good luck!
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