Some of our RV-Dreams Family members have suggested that we do a cookbook made up of recipes from the RV-Dreams Community.  So we are making that happen. 

Anyone can contribute up to three* of their favorite recipes online between now and February 28, 2008.  We are trying to get 300 recipes.

Linda will review the recipes and do editing in March and we will submit the cookbook for printing in April to make sure it is available for the 2008 RV-Dreams Rally in June.  It will also be available for sale online.  The cost will be only $10! 

Here's how it works.  Go to the Morris Press Cookbooks "typensave online" webpage at RV-Dreams Cookbook Login.  Read through that page and even check out the Demo for adding a recipe if you like.  Linda is the "chairperson" as described on the webpage.  Everyone else is a "contributor".

When you are ready, click on the "login" button.  That will bring up a new screen.  Enter your name as you would like it to appear with your recipe in the "Contributor Name" box.  The "Group Login" is: rv-dreams.  And the "Password" is: cookbook.

NOTE:  After you click on the link above the first time and have logged in, subsequent clicks on the link will take you directly to the login screen.

Once you click "Submit", you will get a "Welcome" screen.  That screen tells you the recipe submission deadline, how many recipes you have added (you will have up to three), and how many recipes have been added in total.  There is a tiny link in the third box to "Add Recipes".  Click on that.

Then you will get an "Add Recipe" window.  There is a message from Linda at the top.  Be sure to read it. 

You can add up to two additional "Contributor" names if you want to give someone else credit or if you want to add your Forum name.

Then give your recipe a name and select a category from the drop-down list.  Our categories are somewhat limited to keep production simple.

Then put your recipe together.  There are dropdown lists there to help.  Also, there is a spellchecker and a preview button so be sure to use those.  Once the recipe is submitted it can't be changed except by Linda.

By the way, there is a little button that says "Insert Part".  That can be used if your recipe is done in parts (say like a cake in one part and icing in another) so you can separate your ingredients and instructions.

Also, there are little question mark symbols throughout the "Add Recipe" page.  Click on those for more information about each section or if you don't understand something.

This should be fun and end up as a fantastic cookbook for everyone.  If you have any questions, post them here.

I for one am really looking forward to the results!  

* - We have limited the recipes per person to three in the beginning to give everyone a chance.  However, if you just can't decide on your best three, we will open it up if we need more toward the end of the submission period.  Don't forget, you can always put three in your spouse's name if you don't want to wait.   

-- Edited by Howard at 07:08, 2007-12-28

-- Edited by Howard at 08:08, 2007-12-30

Hi... I got tired of being a "lurker" - sounds kind of bad so I thought I would post on here. Thanks for doing the cookbook! I'm excited to see all the recipes. I'm not a full-timer yet. Just doing the summer camping trips with kids and husband for a few more years. Hopefully full-timing soon after that. Just bought the truck - just need the 5th wheel to replace the pop-up! Anyway, looking forward to purchasing the cookbook in March. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through your adventures.

Hey Linda,

The cookbook is a great idea, don't give up! I am guilty of procratinating myself, but after Howard's 'reminder' this morning, I logged on & entered a terrific recipe for a hot Spinach Artichoke dip that's simple, quick & delicious! Hope you all enjoy it.

Oh, just thought I would mention that it was easy to follow the instructions to enter the recipe, so everyone, dig out that favorite recipe & let's take some pressure of the Payne's, ok!

I'll add a couple of more toward the end if we need them.

Have a great day,

Lee Ann

I think its a great idea! I just added an appetizer. Bacon and cheese fingers. I won $100.00 submitting this to Sargento's a few years ago! LOL! The way I acted u think I won a millon dollars!

I have a recipe in already but wanted to chime in on the book part.  I have one from a park in El Golfo Mexico (through my mom and dad).  But my boss when she saw it purchased 3 for people she knew would like one and they love it.  My parents are in Corpus Christi in a park they spent quite a few years in and some of the people there saw the book and decided to make one as well.  It is a great idea as it covers from ****tails to desserts and covers a little something for every kind of diet. 

I had to chime in this way because all of us have relatives who would like this as a gift especially if we have a recipe in it.   Anna

I hadn't submitted a recipe because I thought it would fill up pretty quickly. I submitted 2 now. :) If I come up with another must share recipe I will add it too. Leslie

Hi Linda,

I submitted a recipe early this morning and will add a couple more later today if you still need them. I joined in on the "chat" group last night....it was fun!

Pat

PS:  9:00 am MT....I just added 2 more recipes.  If you already have them, let me know and I'll find a replacement.

-- Edited by PatMcFall at 10:23, 2008-01-26

I just added my 3 recipies.  

I reached my limit at 3 favorite recipes.  I have a couple more favorites if you decide to lift the limit.

Hi Linda,
The CookBook is such a  great idea.
Guess we've all been sluffing off.....
I put my 3 recipes in last night and this morning.
It was very easy to follow the directions.
Looking forward to trying all our family members great dishes.
Arlene

Sonia, I only got one recipe in there and I have way too much going on here trying to get moved out by the 28th closing that I know I won't be putting the other two in this cookbook. If there is a way to do it and Linda doesn't mind, you could certainly put in the two I won't be adding. Back to my nightmare... Jan

Linda, I took your advice and put in two recipes. Kathy

Hi Howard, Yes I would like a cookbook.  Will keep an eye out for when to order. thanks, LifeisGood

We want one too....although will have to do mail probably..unless you'll hold it till we meet on the road?     One of the days we will again.   Gale & Anna

Hey Howard,
We want three (3).

Thanks,
Randy

Please put us on the list for a cookbook -- great idea! We've been off line for a couple of months, and just found out about this. Linda and Larry Ennis

We would like to purchase one book. Will pick it up at the rally when we finally get to meet everybody!

Just wanted to make sure that you got my email last month that we want 5 of the cookbooks!! Our girls all want one because some of the recipes are  their grandmothers recipes. Thanks! Lynette 

-- Edited by netters at 13:05, 2008-05-11

I ordered 3 cookbooks, one for me and two as gifts. The books look great and the recipes sound really yummy! Good job guys, both Howard and Linda for putting it together and all those contributors who took the time to send in the recipes. Cathy

Just wondering how we can order the cookbook.... maybe we've missed the instructions somewhere.  Thanks.

-- Edited by Acorn at 23:11, 2008-07-13

Hi Linda & Larry,

I hate to inform you, but we have sold out of the cookbooks.  We may reorder some time in the future but not sure when.

How about turning it into a pdf document and making it available for download for a fee? then there's no shipping charge.

Oh Linda.... I'm so disappointed!  Would love to get one if you get more printed!  Thanks for getting back to me.