Mrs. Sesil's
Generational Cook Book
Generational Cook Book
The designer was contacted by the client to create an updated version of his family's generational cookbook. There was a family reunion upcoming that the cookbook would be distributed to as a gift for all family members. The original book was from 1936 and the client wanted to preserve the look and feel of the historical document. The designer decided to scan original pages from the cookbook and incorporate family photos along with the recipes.
The original book was compiled in a black leather journal so the designer work with Ginny's Printing to resemble that using similar paper stock. The title was then debossed and highlighted with gold foil. A durable, semi-water resistant paper was used for the body pages to withstand any kitchen mishaps.
The original scanned page above shows the wear and tear some of the books pages underwent throughout the decades of use. At the beginning of each section such pages were used as a nod back to the past.
The original recipes were either hand written or a typewriter was used. The designer chose a font the reflected the latter for use throughout the book.
Photographs from all generations of the family were used as well
to create a truly familial document.
to create a truly familial document.