Maybe no barbecue is complete without your uncle’s spicy chicken wings.

Or maybe your best friend's Cosmo punch is the highlight of every party. Whatever the occasion, special dishes are tied to special memories—and making foods that remind us of our loved ones is a delicious way to keep those recollections alive.

In this class, we'll start from scratch by gathering recipes from family and friends. Then, we'll spice up the project with in-depth food photography lessons that help you put your creations in their best light. We'll finish by creating an album that unites recipes, photos and stories in one appealing package—and then get ready to “serve it forth” to family and friends as a printed, ready-to-share book. Perfect for holiday gift-giving or keeping on your own cookbook shelf, this is one project you and your family will savor forever.

Questions? Send them to Molly at molly@reneepearson.com.

What to Expect

Class content is provided via weekly video lessons. You can access and watch the lessons at your leisure and download the PDF Quick Reference Guides for supporting information.

You bring

Optional: One hot light for studio photography is recommended. This can be rented from any full-service camera store.

Photoshop CS3 or later or Photoshop Elements 7 or later
Digital camera: A digital SLR is recommended, but point-and-shoot is OK

We provide

Digital scrapbooking templates, papers and brushes.