As a grown-up I had lost the magic of what my personal recipe collection represented.  All that I felt was the lack of organization of my personal collection.  But the past few weeks by reveling in my recipes the magic spell has been cast once again.   Two major things have been revealed to me.  One, I’m happiest when I’m organized and efficient, and two, once I’m organized, I then give myself permission to go to that  corner of my personality that is all about ambience, creativity, and keeping my senses alive. 

As I’ve been gathering and selecting the recipes I’ve had professionally uploaded into my personal recipe center I notice all the memories that unfold when I see them.  It is as if each individual handwritten recipe card, magazine pull-out or online find has its own voice.  I thought if these recipes could speak what would they have to say.  Some of them would tell me stories in an artful way about special moments in their history and where they came from, while others were having me re-live those special moments with family and friends.   Others were awakening my senses and having me re-live the aroma’s of succulent meals gone by - making me inhale more deeply.  Sadly, other recipes were complaining of neglect and loneliness reminding me that they would love to be present at the next tasty debut.

Now that I have my recipes online in my center, it is so easy.  I’ve been taking time each evening to enjoy the visual journey of seeing handwritten recipes, magazine tear outs, and online finds.  I realize what a privilege and joy to have these recipes from so many special people and places.  It has really inspired me to start taking the time to build the rich history or special stories about my recipes in the story section.

I love to read other recipe blogs – I find it rewarding and inspiring.  It is a privilege to be part of culture that loves to share their stories and recipes.  It is so wonderful that with just a click or two we can be transported to a world were so much enjoyment is found.   My recipe collecting has revealed how much I connect with the best things in life.  My family and friends, friends yet to come, food enthusiasts and my love of food.

Magically…my recipe center is taking on a life of its own. 

 
Stay tuned for the most special recipe to be posted soon!  Waiting for permission from my father to share this (oh so cute) recipe and story.
Keep reveling in your recipes - Lori