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TURN HANDWRITTEN RECIPES INTO THOUGHTFUL GIFTS WITH THESE FUN ETSY FINDS


TRANSFORM FAMILY HEIRLOOMS INTO CREATIVE KEEPSAKES.

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Handwritten family recipes are priceless. There's something special about
following your grandmother's own cursive script to prepare one of her signature
dishes, especially during the holidays. The cards are usually faded and stained,
tucked away in recipe boxes for safe keeping until we need that cookie or
casserole recipe. Then, out come the cards for a day of cooking and baking
before they are carefully replaced in the box—sometimes with a new spot of
butter or dusting of flour.

Preserving these recipes keeps loved ones' memories alive after they've left us
and ensures that they can be shared with future generations. Thanks to the
creativity and work of many sellers on Etsy, you can now share these beloved
recipes in a way that the whole family can enjoy. These handwritten recipe gift
ideas will let you share your family's most treasured recipes without worry of
damaging the original copy. Transcribe your family's favorite cookie recipe onto
a cookie jar, engrave grandma's oxtail soup recipe onto an easel (now you don't
have to lean over and squint), or hang up the most oft-used family recipe on a
sign so that it's always in sight.

It can be difficult to find the right holiday gift for friends and family, but
something as personalized and meaningful as a recipe card is hard to beat—and
it's also hard to get wrong. From a tea towel to a coffee mug and more, here are
some creative ideas for turning handwritten recipes into gifts that the
recipient will treasure for years to come, and it'll even delight that friend or
family member who has everything. And, maybe you'll have to order a few things
for yourself.


CERAMIC COFFEE MUG WITH FAMILY RECIPE


BUY IT: from $28; etsy.com

Available in five colors, this dishwasher and microwave-safe mug allows the
recipient to reminisce on treasured family memories each morning when they enjoy
their coffee.




ENGRAVED 9X13 CASSEROLE DISH


BUY IT: from $83.99; etsy.com

Grandma's famous casserole will be even better when served in this 9-by-13 dish
that has the ingredients and instructions printed on the bottom.




APRON WITH HANDWRITTEN RECIPE


BUY IT: $42.50; etsy.com

This Etsy seller personalizes plain aprons by converting handwritten recipes
onto the front of them. Bonus points for being durable enough to withstand the
washing machine.





PERSONALIZED KITCHEN FLOUR SAC HAND TOWEL


BUY IT: $13; etsy.com

Your sister will love hanging a tea towel with your great-grandmother's biscuit
recipe over the handle of her stove.





CUSTOM RECIPE BAMBOO CUTTING BOARD


BUY IT: from $27.19; etsy.com

Engrave your dad's favorite cookie recipe onto a wooden cutting board. This
seller takes a scanned copy of your recipe and replicates the original
handwriting.





ENGRAVED PIE PLATE


BUY IT: from $59.99; etsy.com

Whether it's a classic family pie or homemade crust, a handwritten recipe will
shine on this glass dish. The pie plate is oven, microwave, dishwasher, and
freezer safe.




CUSTOM WOOD FRAMED PRINTED FAMILY RECIPE KITCHEN SIGN


BUY IT: from $29.99; etsy.com

Turn handwritten recipes into meaningful pieces of art. Sizes start with the
dimensions of five-by-seven and are available in nine different options up to a
24-by-36-inch frame.





HANDWRITTEN RECIPE PLATTER


BUY IT: from $60; etsy.com

This platter can be displayed in the kitchen or used to serve the famous family
recipe that's printed on it.




ETCHED WOOD RECIPE CARD


BUY IT: from $17.99; etsy.com

The original copies of your most treasured family recipes can often be well-used
and fragile. Having them etched onto a piece of wood will give them new life to
be used for years to come. Plus, you can make a copy for every member of the
family.




PERSONALIZED SLATE CHEESE BOARD


BUY IT: $52.50; etsy.com

This slate board will become a new favorite piece for serving charcuterie.





HANDWRITTEN RECIPE HANGING SIGN


BUY IT: from $23.58; etsy.com

Give the treasured heirloom recipe a permanent space in the kitchen. With this
sign, the recipe will never be out of sight and also doubles as decoration so
you never have to pull it out.




HANDWRITTEN RECIPE CERAMIC COOKIE JAR


BUY IT: $148; etsy.com

It's only fitting that your most treasured family cookie recipe should be
transcribed on this jar.




HANDWRITTEN RECIPE TEA TOWEL


BUY IT: from $19.99; etsy.com

With your favorite recipe printed on a tea towel, it will always be readily
accessible as you pull out the ingredients to get going in the kitchen.




HANDWRITTEN RECIPE EASEL


BUY IT: from $69.95; etsy.com

An easel does double duty, propping up your favorite book or providing easy
access to a family recipe without you having to bend over and squint at some
tiny print.




HANDWRITTEN RECIPE SERVING PLATE


BUY IT: $56.70; etsy.com

With this plate, guests will never ask for the recipe because as soon as the
treats disappear, they can get a good look.




HANDWRITTEN RECIPE CARD CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT


BUY IT: from $18; etsy.com

Keep your favorite family holiday recipes in easy reach all season long with
these recipe card ornaments. Just swipe one off the tree when you're ready to do
some holiday baking.




FRAMED RECIPE WITH PHOTO


BUY IT: from $69.95; etsy.com

With this sweet gift, preserve the memory of the recipe's original author with a
photo included as well.




LOAF PAN CUSTOMIZED WITH HANDWRITTEN RECIPE


BUY IT: $59.99; etsy.com

You'll never misplace Nana's famous banana bread recipe when it's already
printed right in the dish!




CUSTOM RECIPE LARGE BOWL


BUY IT: $79.99; etsy.com

Just think of the beautiful side dish recipes you can serve in this large bowl,
complete with one of your family recipes on the bottom.




MASON JAR SPOON REST WITH RECIPE


BUY IT: $54.99; etsy.com

You know any kitchen will have room for this cute spoon rest, so it's a great
gift for any family member or friend.



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