Archive Generations of Family Recipes and Holiday Memories With New Cookbooks by American Greetings Photoworks

Just in time for the holiday season, American Greetings PhotoWorks introduces the "Fabulous Recipes" cookbook template. Honor the traditions of food, family and timeless recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation by creating a tasty archive of family dishes.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) November 17, 2008 -- For families around the world, the holidays are a time where traditions are observed, memories are made and the home is filled with the sounds and smells of old-fashioned cookin'! Food brings families together. Celebrate generations of culinary traditions this year by creating a one-of-a-kind family heirloom with American Greetings PhotoWorks' new personalized cookbooks (http://www.photoworks.com/shop/gallery.jsp?selCategory=books+events+cookbook).

Just in time for the holiday season, American Greetings PhotoWorks introduces dozens of new photo book (http://www.photoworks.com/shop/department.jsp?key=books) templates including the "Fabulous Recipes" cookbook template. Honor the traditions of food, family and timeless recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation by creating a tasty archive of family dishes. Easy-to-use layouts feature room for photos and recipes, plus plenty of space for storytelling and memories; up to 80 pages.

"Some of the best family memories are made in the kitchen. Although many people will have to forgo costly, long-distance travel this holiday season, long-shared family recipes can still make an appearance at the dinner table," said Sally Babcock, general manager and senior vice president of American Greetings Digital Photography division. "American Greetings is proud to play a part in keeping holiday traditions alive this year."

Coast-to-Coast Cooking

Whether families are near or far, everyone can contribute to an American Greetings PhotoWorks cookbook (http://www.photoworks.com/shop/gallery.jsp?selCategory=books+events+cookbook). Using the company's Email-a-Book™ feature, families across the country can contribute recipes and photos by sharing edits and additions online. When the book is finished, Email-a-Book (http://www.photoworks.com/photo-sharing/) is also an easy way for friends and family to order copies.

American Greetings PhotoWorks also features a selection of kitschy kitchen keepsakes that can be personalized with photos, including: a 750 ml wooden wine box (http://www.photoworks.com/shop/detail.jsp?selProduct=keepsake-11200&parentCategory=gifts+events+home) ($29.95); a tempered glass, dishwasher-safe cutting board ($28.95); a photo refrigerator magnet ($5.95); and a full-size kitchen apron ($24.95).

The "Fabulous Recipes" cookbook is available at PhotoWorks.com for a special holiday price of $34.95. For more delicious ideas, visit the American Greetings PhotoWorks Cooking Community (http://www.photoworks.com/community/index.jsp?toh=c&key=community/cooking) and view cookbooks and recipes from PhotoWorks members.

About American Greetings Corporation

For more than 100 years American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has been a manufacturer and retailer of innovative social expressions products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships. The Company's major greeting card brands are American Greetings, Carlton Cards and Gibson, and other paper product offerings include, DesignWare party goods, American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards and Date Works calendars. American Greetings also has the largest collection of electronic greetings on the Web, including cards available at AmericanGreetings.com, through AG Interactive, Inc., the company's online division. AG Interactive also offers digital photo sharing and personal publishing at PhotoWorks.com and Webshots.com, and a one-stop source for online graphics, animations, emoticons, text generators, and more at Kiwee.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.8 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets domestically and worldwide, including company owned American Greetings and Carlton Cards stores. For more information on the company, visit http://www.corporate.americangreetings.com.

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