Reddit mentions: The best recipe holders

I found three things that were one my wishlist that I thought you'd probably like.

The first one is the book Howl's Moving Castle - I saw that you had a few Totoro things on your wishlist so I assumed you probably like other Studio Ghibli titles. This is the book that the movie was based off of.

The second item I want to suggest to you is Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking I saw quite a few food and kitchen related items and this is a classic, must have for every kitchen where food is made.

Last, but not least Recipe Cards. If you're anything like me your favorite recipes are recipes passed down from family and friends. The recipes we give away at potlucks and dinner parties. What better way to store and share your recipes than adorable recipe cards?

Thanks for the contest. I hope you find something super fantastic to get yourself with your giftcard.

Unpopular opinion maybe but I bought myself a recipe box. Like a physical wooden box (this one) then got some 5x7 index cards and A-Z dividers from Staples. I made a key for which letters are what categories (including Desserts, other baked goods, seasonal, Gluten free, veggies, rice and pasta, etc etc) and I put recipes in there either by typing and printing onto the card or doing it by hand - I prefer to write them by hand

The box comes with a nifty little card sleeve so when I'm cooking/baking the card stays clean.

So yeah, i'm like a 20 year old with a wooden recipe box

Happy Birthday! I hope all these comments make you smile and know that others wish you a great day. Your 30's will be awesome, trust me!

So are you buying a cookbook that already has recipes or are you asking for guest recipes? For my sister's wedding, I sent out recipe cards with shower invitations and encouraged guests to bring them to the shower instead of gifts. This meant guests didn't feel bad coming empty handed, but my sister gets a previous gift from each of her guests. 11/10 would recommend.
Something like this was what I used.

Here's what I use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MS434O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 they're about quality of penny sleeves as opposed to standard games sleeves but better than nothing.
I haven't tried them out but clear Passport sleeves have the correct dimensions just not cost efficient.

I bought [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WHF188/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_AkLMq2Dt5eTC7) [that] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HFDPNI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) and [these] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CHRMD8Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) pretty cheap, plus the cookbook has helpful measuring equivalents and substitutions of your missing one thing and may have stuff to make another

Pros - No batteries dying, no electronics in the kitchen getting dirty, no screens timing out and turning off, no fumbling around with a touch screen when your hands are covered in dough or oil. Super easy to make notes if you change something on the fly.

Cons - Not searchable, but if you have it well organized it isn't much harder to find things than looking it up on the internet.

Personally, I would never go back. I only use my tablet for new recipes. If it's a success they get added to the box for next time.

Sure, I’ve actually inherited the one I use so I’ve never had to look for them. Googling “recipe box” came up with the right thing, tons of options online or in craft stores, like this https://www.amazon.com/Oceanstar-Bamboo-Recipe-Divider-Natural/dp/B00U8PYERM?keywords=recipe+box&qid=1537285446&sr=8-3&ref=mp_s_a_1_3

there are some full size page protectors that are divided into 2 sections that you can keep your cards in like the ones in this set

https://www.amazon.com/Meadowsweet-Kitchens-Plastic-Protectors-binders/dp/B004HFDPNI/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?

I used to have one for recipe cards that had little labeled dividers in it. Looked kinda like this but you could write your own labels.

See if your art store has a wood section—you might find decent-sized wooden boxes. Slap a little stain or paint on one and it would look more professional than plastic.