The Best Gift Ever: My Blog Made into a Cookbook!

"A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

~Margaret Mead

The past couple of weeks have been quite eventful.  Please forgive my blog-neglect!  The prodigal son returned from Uganda.  We went to our annual vacation at the lake.  Same son got engaged.  Yes, you read correctly.  The young man popped the question.

It's a joyful and exciting time!

We had the pleasure of meeting the parents of the Bride-to-Be when they joined us at the lake for a few days and I was suprised when her mom presented me with one of the most thoughtful gifts I've ever received.
My blog made into a cookbook! 

This unexpected gift floored me and I LOVED it!  It is hardcover, includes the color photos from the blog and is organised into categories.   Tastebook, I learned, was the tool that helped make the task a little easier.  I wanted to share this with you because I'm certain many of you have family recipe collections you would probably love to organize in such a beautiful way.  I know how I felt when this was handed to me. My daughter immediately said "I want a copy!"  I've already used it a couple of times.  So much easier than having my laptop in the kitchen.  It's a useful treasure, but most of all I'll never forget the gesture of friendship and thoughtfulness with which it was compiled and given.