Starting New Digital Traditions:

Starting New Digital Traditions:

That's why it's important to start new digital traditions. In other words, scan old photos and recipes into your computer and, as you create new recipes or take new pictures, make sure to keep them on the computer, too. That way, you can always print as many copies as you want to, but the originals are permanently protected from damage and loss, as long as you backup your computer files occasionally.

Bringing People Together With The Books:

You can even bring people together with the books that you create. For example, if you have too many recipes and not enough photos to go with them, have a party. Ask everyone to cook one of the recipes and take pictures of the family gathering together to enjoy each culinary creation.

On the other hand, you might have lots of great photographs, but not enough recipes. If that's the case, ask the subjects of each photograph to try to recall what foods might have been associated with those experiences. Then, add the recipes next to those photos in the digital Photo Books. You can even add captions or stories to go along with them.

Another option is that you can bring the family together with a family cooking contest. Award prizes to the winners and include each entry in a recipe photo book. Everyone will have a great time enjoying wonderful food together and you can make copies of the photo book for everyone. So, they can enjoy them for a long time to come.