Before you submit your story, please take a moment to read through these. They help us honour the spirit of this collection—something heartfelt, homemade, and honest.

Not Promotional

• No promotional content or marketing. This isn’t a platform for influencers, brands, or self-promotion.

• Please don’t include affiliate links, product shoutouts, or branded ingredients.

• If you’ve adapted your recipe from a published source, just credit it respectfully—no links or endorsements needed.

Made from Scratch (Mostly)

• Your recipe should be mostly homemade, even if it includes a shortcut or two. No boxed mixes, store-bought frosting, or frozen entrées.

• Pre-made doughs, broths, or spice blends are okay if they’re not the main ingredient and you note that they're optional or traditional.

Meaning Over Perfection

• We care more about what this food means to you than how “perfect” it looks.

• Show us the worn pan, the scribbled notes, the little imperfections that make it yours.

Ingredient & Instruction Style

• List ingredients in order of use, with exact measurements (either metric or US customary).

• Describe prep steps after the ingredient (e.g., “200 g onions, finely chopped”).

• In your directions, write as if you’re speaking to a friend. You don’t need to sound like a cookbook.
  

Images & Media

• At least one photo of the finished dish is required.

• You’re also invited to upload 2–4 context photos: a recipe card, a family photo, a hands-in-dough moment—whatever captures the memory.

• Optional: You can also include a voice memo, video, or kitchen soundscape to bring the story to life.
  

Originality & Credit

• If your recipe is adapted from a cookbook, blog, or someone else’s notes, please do your best to credit the original source.

• If this is an inherited or shared recipe, tell us who passed it down to you.

Edits & Curation

• We may lightly edit your submission for clarity, length, or consistency—but we’ll always keep your voice and meaning intact.

• You’ll hear from us before anything is published.

See an Example Submission

• Not sure how much detail to include or what your story might look like on the page? Take a peek at this sample post for inspiration.

  • Cherry Rye Sheet Cake (Wiśniowe Ciasto Żytnie): This example shows the kind of tone, structure, and media we love—personal, practical, and full of heart.

Let us know if you have any questions. We’re so honoured to hear your story.