Heritage Cookbook Brainstorming Template
2. Family and Cultarul Roots
- What cultures or regions does your heritage represent?
- Which family members influenced your cooking traditions?
- Are there specific holidays, rituals, or events tied to food?
- What languages, dialects, or sayings are connected to your food heritage?
2. Recipe Collection
- List 10–20 dishes that define your family’s cooking.
- Include everyday meals, celebratory dishes, comfort foods, and seasonal specialties.
- Where did each recipe come from? (e.g., grandma’s notebook, oral tradition, personal invention)
- Are there variations or adaptations over time?
- What ingredients are essential or symbolic?
3. Storytelling & Structure
- What stories or memories are tied to each dish?
- Are there photos, letters, or artifacts you want to include?
- How will you organize the cookbook?
- By meal type (breakfast, dinner, dessert)?
- By season or occasion?
- By family member or generation?
- Will you include cultural notes, cooking tips, or historical context?
4. Design & Sharing
Would you like to include contributions from others (recipes, stories, photos)?
What tone or aesthetic do you want? (e.g., rustic, elegant, playful)
Will it be handwritten, digital, printed, or multimedia?
Who is your audience? (Family only, broader community, public release?)