Hi Guys!
I am so pleased to hear from you both. I think the first things we need to do are:
1) Get Scott's blessing......(Not moving forward with out that!)
2) Spread the word! I won't post anything, anywhere but here, because I don't want to irritate anyone with a non-warbird post...... So, if you guys can spread the word to other WIX'er's we can see how much interest there will be!
3) Name the book....Everyone can either post their suggestions here, or email them to me, and I will make a poll, and everyone can vote.
4) Send recipes!! Won't be a book without them!!
Right now, I suggest sending as many recipes as your little hearts desire. If we get too many, or duplicates, I will contact all for suggestions on how to trim things.
Please send them to:
P51LUVR@yahoo.com, or
ktrimble@suscom.net
Or, contact me for my mailing address if you would rather send them by post. BTW, I have mailed a lot of items to Canada, Europe, and Asia, and it is not outragous for an item like this......but more about that later.....
5) Start suggesting catagories....Do we want it to be regional, i.e.....New England, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, England, France, Italy, Ireland....etc.....(This is my preference)
Or: we can do it the standard way....breads, beverages, meats...etc....this is acceptable, but I don't think it captures the spirit of the cultures that will be contributing.
6) PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! Give me your input for any inclusions, or ideas you all have for what will make this the best book ever! I am thinking that a brief bio about each contributor, and the origin of the recipe would be very nice....i.e. My great grandmother came here from Italy, with my great grandfather. They had an arrainged marriage that lasted for over 60 years. She spoke very broken English, and my one memory of her, (She died when I was 3), was goiung to the nursing home and standing on a stool by her bed, and her saying to me, "You're sucha nice-a gal"! She made the very best meatballs, and spaghetti sauce I have EVER eaten! These recipes have been passed down through the generations...
Well, I guess that's it for now....I will wait to start hearing from all of you on how to proceed. I am very excited!! Thanks guys! I think this will be fun!
Best wishes,
Karen