Recipes, Organized

Someday there may come a time

when I am away on a gal's weekend

or for whatever reason,

can't provide meals for my boys.

I thought it would be a good idea

to document all of our favorite recipes

so that I know they will not be wasting away

while I'm absent from the kitchen.

Our Family Recipe Book

When Lil' Guy's ready to leave the nest,

I can make a copy for him too!

There is a separate section for gluten-free recipes.

Using different colors for the various categories of

gluten-free, main dishes, baking, and veggies

makes it easier to find just what you're looking for.

Each source is listed for those recipes 

that are not original.

There's even a section for gifts-in-a-jar.

Most recipes have limited ingredients,

as we enjoy simple, clean eating.

A few precious family heirlooms have been saved

with original hand-written recipes

from past generations.

A pocket holds recipes found in magazines

just for holiday baking.

Along with the menu-by-the-month,

the boys should be well on their way

to gastronomic independence!

The binder sits next to the household notebook

in the kitchen where it is easily accessible.

Buon appetito!