A family recipe is something to be treasured. How many recipes do you have that have been passed down through the generations? During the holidays, it’s a great idea to teach your kids about cooking and tell them about those treasured family recipes. It’s also a good idea to get them working on a fun craft project – the family recipe collection craft project! This project will give your kids something to do while you’re busy preparing for the holidays. Your kids will be introduced to “investigative journalism” while learning more about their extended family members.
Recipe Collection Craft Material:
Index cards or blank recipe cards
Family members, friends & neighbors who are visiting
A decorated recipe box
Recipe Collection Craft Instructions:
- Have your kids interview family members, friends and neighbors for their favorite recipes.
- Write down the recipe in as much detail as possible. Include a personal story behind the favorite recipe whenever possible.
- Along with the recipe, decorate the recipe card with the photo of the person who shared the recipe or a photo of the region where the recipe is from.
- Collect as many recipes as they can.
- Put all the recipes in the decorated recipe box
Bonus idea: For a memorable holiday gift, make a recipe box and fill it with family recipes for each member of your family. You can give it a theme – “Family Recipes 2009” or “Holiday Recipes 2009” and add a label to the recipe box. This gift will be treasured for a long time to come by the recipients.
