Have you discovered Pinterest yet? Recently, I found out it's not just for people interested in fashion and home decor... It's a food and recipe lover's dream.
For those of you don't know, Pinterest is a sort of digital bulletin board. You create pinboards for whatever topic you're interested in. Examples might include: "Recipes to Try," "DIY Ideas," or "Shoes I Need." Then whenever you're scanning the internet and stumble across an image you like, you "Pin It." It'll be saved on the site whenever you want to go back and reference it. Since, Pinterest is also a social network, you can follow your friends and family and easily share and swap recipes too. Believe me when I say scrolling through the food images others have pinned is an easy way to pass several hours. Drooling seems to be a common side effect.
My personal infatuation with the site stems from its extensive Food and Drink section. It's audience is so diverse that anyone who eats will find something that hooks them. Are you a mom looking for easy weeknight meals and one-pot wonders? An adventurous baker who will attempt a cupcake complete with a filling, ganache and edible decorations? Maybe you're looking for healthy recipes to jumpstart the new year or recipes for a gluten-free lifestyle. You'll find plenty of content in all of those categories.
In my case, I simply enjoy collecting interesting recipes for when a creative mood strikes. I can also happily pass hours looking at food whether I need a recipe or not. My pinboards have quickly replaced my old attempts at keeping a recipe book. I used to cut clippings from cooking magazine and print my favorites off the internet. Storing them was a mess and I rarely referenced the collection because I could more easily use my computer. Today, any recipe you find in print, you can find online on the magazine or newspaper website. All you need to do it Pin It! It will be saved on your board for easy access whenever you need it. Go find your favorite recipes and share them with the Pinterest world.
The other bonus is that each photo is directly linked to the blog or site it was taken from. This means, not only will you have access to further instructions and reviews when you click to the site, but you'll also been introduced to a blog you might not have found otherwise. In my experience, it's likely you'll spend another twenty minutes perusing the blogger's other recipes, pinning more images and bookmarking it for return visits.
I have my food pins organized on two pinboards right now, "Sweet" and "Savory." As my collection expands, I'll probably divide them further into traditional cookbook sections like "Appetizers" and "Entrees." That seems like the best way to stay organized since my collection is growing so quickly. If you want to follow my pins, just click the red Pinterest button to the right. I'm always looking for more food lovers to follow.
P.S. You need an invite to join the site now, but if you leave a comment with your email I'll be happy to invite you!
Happy Pinning!
For those of you don't know, Pinterest is a sort of digital bulletin board. You create pinboards for whatever topic you're interested in. Examples might include: "Recipes to Try," "DIY Ideas," or "Shoes I Need." Then whenever you're scanning the internet and stumble across an image you like, you "Pin It." It'll be saved on the site whenever you want to go back and reference it. Since, Pinterest is also a social network, you can follow your friends and family and easily share and swap recipes too. Believe me when I say scrolling through the food images others have pinned is an easy way to pass several hours. Drooling seems to be a common side effect.
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| Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars |
In my case, I simply enjoy collecting interesting recipes for when a creative mood strikes. I can also happily pass hours looking at food whether I need a recipe or not. My pinboards have quickly replaced my old attempts at keeping a recipe book. I used to cut clippings from cooking magazine and print my favorites off the internet. Storing them was a mess and I rarely referenced the collection because I could more easily use my computer. Today, any recipe you find in print, you can find online on the magazine or newspaper website. All you need to do it Pin It! It will be saved on your board for easy access whenever you need it. Go find your favorite recipes and share them with the Pinterest world.
The other bonus is that each photo is directly linked to the blog or site it was taken from. This means, not only will you have access to further instructions and reviews when you click to the site, but you'll also been introduced to a blog you might not have found otherwise. In my experience, it's likely you'll spend another twenty minutes perusing the blogger's other recipes, pinning more images and bookmarking it for return visits.
I have my food pins organized on two pinboards right now, "Sweet" and "Savory." As my collection expands, I'll probably divide them further into traditional cookbook sections like "Appetizers" and "Entrees." That seems like the best way to stay organized since my collection is growing so quickly. If you want to follow my pins, just click the red Pinterest button to the right. I'm always looking for more food lovers to follow.
P.S. You need an invite to join the site now, but if you leave a comment with your email I'll be happy to invite you!
Happy Pinning!
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| Savory Pin Board |
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