A pair of old, comfortable shoes.
   A floppy garden hat that doesn’t spin around on your head. 
       A beloved sweater that keeps you warm despite the obvious weaknesses in the seams
       and buttonholes.
Or, perhaps a discreet purple wall inside the closet that cheers you every morning.

These are the things that fit you — that match your personality, tastes and dreams. You like them because they suit you, and because they suit you, you use them over and over again. They are much like a good cookbook — another accessory in your life that gives comfort, stability and a sense of place in the world every time you use it.

But what if you could create a cookbook that fits you? One that reflects your personal flair, your enjoyment of good food, your appreciation for family traditions, and your love of your own community?

There are many ways you can create a cookbook that fits you, aside from the recipes. When you are researching cookbook software* be sure to evaluate how well you can control:

Colors & Designs
Being able to choose from a whole spectrum of colorful and appealing design templates will make it possible to create a cookbook that fits you more easily. Another important option is being able to create custom designs. (Many digital scrapbookers like to import their own designs onto their homemade cookbook pages.) Or, maybe you want everything on recipe cards instead of in a cookbook format. Be sure to verify that your cookbook software offers that option.

Photos
Being able to add your own photos will make it possible to create a cookbook that fits you, too. Be sure you can include old photos of big family gatherings or of individual family members (such as Grandma in her prime), or add photos taken as you test each recipe for the family cookbook.  Images are very important ways you can personalize your own cookbook, so be sure your cookbook software offers flexibility for photos.

Commentary
Being able to write descriptions and observations about recipes, and being able to add information about family members, are other ways to create a cookbook that fits you. If you can include funny stories or more details about your recipes and your family, your cookbook will truly be special to you.

Today’s technology makes it possible to create a cookbook that fits you and your lifestyle. Using your own homemade cookbook is fun, and you don’t have to search around for anything in the cookbook because you did it yourself.  After all, it’s personal!

* We developed Matilida’s Fantastic Cookbook Software to remove the straight jacket of creativity imposed by many cookbook publishers. With our system, customizing a homemade cookbook is easy, quick and fun.

Making a recipe book? Check out all the recipe software and cookbook binding supplies we have at CookbookPeople.com.

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