"Timeless Tastes" is a creative aging program designed to connect senior participants’ family history and heritage stories with recipes that represent those memories.
Participants will gather for one or two group events to share the stories behind their favorite family recipes, recalling the loved ones who taught them their skills and techniques, and the cultural meaning of the food. They will submit one (or more) recipe in print, and indicate if they would like to have it videotaped, or included in a print collection.
Project Part 1: Selected recipes and stories behind them will be videotaped in a kitchen setting, using a step-by-step method. The recipe videos will be edited into individual segments and posted on the Bedford Parks & Recreation YouTube page; the link can be public or private. Participants can choose to be part of the program by helping to prep the food for each session, helping to collect and manage the recipes, being the recipe storyteller for their on-camera, or just engaging in the group discussion.
Project Part 2: All submitted recipes will be compiled into a finished book, divided into sections like Appetizers, Side Dishes, Main Courses, Desserts, etc. There will be a final event where the book will be distributed and additional copies available for sale. Participants will make their own recipes and bring them in to be shared with the group. Videos will be played showing the recipes and stories.
NOVEMBER 12 UPDATE:
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY! We are excited to announce that our "Timeless Tastes" book is in the design phase! We are currently taking pre-orders for those who are interested in purchasing a book. The price will be determined by the number of copies we order; we anticipate the book being under $20; it will be 80-100 pages with color photos.
When pre-ordering your book, please indicate if you will be purchasing more than one copy. The deadline to pre-order books will be Wednesday, November 27. Pre-ordering will guarantee that you will have a book available for pickup starting December 16. Orders after that date are subject to a price increase and may not arrive before the holidays. Once pricing is confirmed, we will require payment no later than December 11. If payment is not received, your book is subject to being sold on a first come, first serve basis. Each contributor to the book will receive a complimentary copy. Contact Bedford Parks & Recreation at 440-735-6570 to pre-order your copy!
We also still have space available for video appointments to record a cooking demonstration of a family recipe in our kitchen! Individual planning/video segments will be by appointment. Contact Natalie directly at 216-570-0955 and natbauman@sbcglobal.net with questions and to setup your video (or audio only) appointment.