How to Create a Custom Cookbook with Pepper & Mixam
Introduction
In today’s digital world, physical products like printed cookbooks can transform fleeting online content into lasting keepsakes. Now imagine holding your own custom cookbook filled with your favorite recipes, professionally bound and printed to showcase your passion for cooking. And thanks to Pepper’s partnership with leading printing company Mixam, self-publishing cookbooks has never been easier.
Who is Mixam?
Mixam specializes in high-quality, customizable print products for a global customer base. We make printing easy and affordable by combining expert knowledge, outstanding customer service, and the latest printing technology.
Our print-on-demand service, PrintLink, is an all-in-one solution that manages printing, packing, and distribution without upfront costs, bulk purchases, or inventory management. Print-on-demand ensures you only print the exact number of copies you need, whether it’s a single copy or thousands. This approach means no excess stock, waste, or energy is used in production, making it a cost-effective and eco-friendly book printing option.
Mixam’s PrintLink integration with Pepper lets you turn your favorite recipes into professionally printed cookbooks. These cookbooks are perfect for personal enjoyment or monetization and support creative and entrepreneurial goals.
Why Print a Cookbook?
Create a Lasting Impact: A printed cookbook is a wonderful way to preserve your favourite recipes and create a family keepsake. Unlike digital content, a physical cookbook endures, allowing future generations to enjoy and connect through a shared love of food.
Enhance the Cooking Experience: There’s something special about flipping through a cookbook! It’s easy to reference and makes cooking more organized and enjoyable. Cookbooks also provide hands-on experiences, allowing readers to engage fully with each recipe.
Preserve Your Culinary Heritage: Recipes often carry personal significance, capturing family traditions and treasured memories. Printing your recipes means you can preserve them for future generations to revisit whenever they want.
Reach a Broader Audience: A printed cookbook lets you share your work beyond a screen. It’s a meaningful gift for friends and family and can stand out at in-person events. This format creates new opportunities for engagement and connection with others who appreciate your recipes.
Increase Perceived Value: A professionally printed cookbook elevates your recipes into a high-quality product that feels significant. Physical books have a sense of permanence, adding value and credibility that readers will appreciate and trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started with Pepper?
Download the Pepper app and sign up for an account. Once you’re in, Pepper’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to upload and organize your recipes. You can include ingredient lists, cooking instructions, and photos ready to auto-create beautiful cookbooks.
How do I create a custom cookbook?
Once you’ve uploaded at least 10 recipes onto Pepper, click the "Cookbook" button at the top of your profile. You can enter a title and biography and receive an instant preview of your cookbook layout before ordering. From there, it's as simple as clicking "Publish Cookbook"!
How do I edit my cookbook?
The app's editing tools allow you to adjust the page order, update text, or swap out photos to ensure everything looks just right. Your design will update automatically, and you can view your final design by generating a virtual preview.
What book format can I print?
You can print professional cookbooks in durable hardcover format. Mixam will print, trim, and bind the inner pages containing your recipes before binding them together and attaching them to sturdy, non-flexible cardboard covers. The hardboard used to make the covers will overlap the inner pages slightly to protect them.
Can I purchase a copy of my cookbook?
Once your cookbook is confirmed and ready for print, you’ll receive an email (please check your Junk folder) inviting you to view your cookbook as a PrintLink publication on Mixam’s website. You can then fill in your shipping information and order a copy to your address.
Can my customers purchase a copy of my cookbook?
Every cookbook you create with Pepper and Mixam’s PrintLink will have a unique embeddable link, which you can post on social media, your website, or by email. Once shared, your customers will follow the same checkout process and can securely order copies through Mixam’s website. Mixam will handle everything from printing to packing and shipping.
Conclusion
This partnership combines Pepper’s seamless recipe-uploading process and Mixam’s top-quality printing service to help home cooks turn their recipes into something tangible and long-lasting. This collaboration provides an opportunity to share your culinary skills in a meaningful way, beyond the screen, and connect with even more food lovers.
Email Mixam at team@mixam.com with ‘Pepper x Mixam’ in the subject line for all print-related questions. You can open a chat on Mixam’s website for instant print support or contact their team of print experts 24/7 by phone at 888.510.1456.
For Pepper-related questions, reach out to info@peppertheapp.com.
