It’s August – the Dog Days of Summer!
We hope you’re doing well and keeping cool.

It’s August. It’s hot! But fall and the holidays are going to come quicker than you think. You still have plenty of time to get your cookbook ready for Thanksgiving get-togethers. Just remember, it will take us 2-3 weeks to print and get your cookbooks to you. So plan to finish up by the first few days of November. That’s just 14 weeks away.
Right now is the perfect time to get everyone involved – and print your book for the holidays!

Featured recipe from the database
The Great Family Cookbook Project has surpassed 100,000 public recipes in the system thanks to you! If you need a fun recipe idea that’s not in your own cookbook, go to our home page and use the search function to see what’s available – lots of good eats!

Here is a recipe we tried recently for a fun summer party:

This recipe for Party Punch, by Shannon Gilliland, is from The Nash Family Cookbook. Search for more great recipes here from over 100,000 in our family cookbooks!

Party Punch Recipe
Contributor: Shannon Gilliland
Category: Appetizers & Beverages

Ingredients:
3 Cups Orange Juice
2 Cups Pineapple Juice
2 Cups Sugar
1 Quart Lemonade
1 Quart Water
1 Quart Ginger Ale

Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and cool.

Number Of Servings: 24

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