Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Bridal Showers: Recipe Cards

Speaking of showers, many bridesmaids ask guests to bring recipes with them, or send them in advance, in order to create a recipe book for the bride.  I love this idea, and if you’re planning on doing this at an upcoming shower, or you just need to organize your own collection, here are my two favorite recipe organizers:

This lucite Recipe Box from Jack and Lulu ($50) has sectioned tabs and 50 monogrammed recipe cards. There are several patterns that you can choose from, and the lid has a small tray to hold a recipe card while you're cooking.  You can also add the bride's monogram to the decorative front card and each recipe card for a personal touch.  



russell+hazel’s Recipe Binder Set ($60) includes a binder with 15 section tabs, 40 recipe pages, 50 recipe cards and 60 menu planning sheets. If you’re looking for something a little smaller, russell+hazel also make a Recipe Card Keeper ($40).  This mini-patent binder holds 50 recipe cards and 20 page protectors so you can display the card while cooking and not have to worry about food getting on it.