Do you love to eat? Do you have some favorite recipes tucked away? Then as easily as that, you can help a lighthouse.

Jim & Ann Coombs of Cape Annie's Lighthouse on Cape Cod published a cookbook two years ago titled,
Lighthouse Preservation Is Alive & Cooking which was a collection of recipes from their customers and friends. 50% of the proceeds were donated to Race Point. The cookbook sold for $9.95 and $5.00 of that went to the lighthouse.

Now they are attempting Vol II and they have chosen Sandy Neck LH in Barnstable to be the recipient.
Sandy Neck Restoration Plans

A minimum of 150 recipes is needed to go to publication, and a lead time of 8 weeks is needed for production. Jim would like to have a total of 200, which would allow the cookbook to retail for $11.95 with $6.00 going to Sandy Neck. To make this work, the cookbook would need to be ready to sell during the peak season of summer and fall, 2007.

Currently, 90 recipes have been submitted, so 200 is a reachable goal, if we join forces.

Jim has said that if we here on the Forums become a good source for the recipes, then there will be a Vol III and we can choose the beneficiary.

Here are the guidelines:
- Send Jim & Ann five or six of your recipes.
- Earlybirds will have front placement in this nationally distributed cookbook.
- Mail your collection to:

CAPE ANNIE'S LIGHTHOUSE
685 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537

Jim will post updates on the count as they come in.

Can we, members of the HL Collector Forums help push this goal over the top?

If you're into cooking, this should be really easy. If you just simply like to eat, it still should be easy. How about some of your Mom's favorites?

Sitting at your computer, YOU can make a lighthouse preservation fundraiser successful.

Let's get these recipes sent to Jim, today.

Thanks for helping!

Judy Castleberry

P.S.
You might want to post and let us know you are participating.

Terrific idea and for such a good cause! We all cook - well, some of us moreso than others. I will start hunting for some of my favorites; my stash is right here by the computer so I should be able to do that in between working on the book !

I'm in - this is an easy way to help. Anyone else? I'll post as soon as I have all five recipes ready to go.

I'm in for at least 5 recipes. Will get them mailed out tomorrow.

On Friday, July 28th, we were told by a member of the Sandy Neck Restoration Committee that the paperwork was being signed, and the check being mailed to the foundry in Michigan that is making the new lens housing. Their estimated construction time is 6-8 weeks. It will arrive to Cape Cod in pieces. Scaffolding will be set up aroung the tower, while volunteers piece the lens housing together.

The railing around the outside had been almost completely rusted away, but has already been repaired by a welder.

The committee hopes to have the lens housing installed this fall. The relighting timetable has not been set.

Jim

That sounds like fun! I sure I can find some old family recipes and also some I have made up. Let's do it!

Mailed 4 recipes out today.

Thanks Kay, Sheryl, and Grace! Who else around here likes to eat??

Please gather up your favorite recipes and send them off this weekend to Jim and Ann Awrey at Cape Annie's. All the instructions are in the first post.

Thanks again!

I'm back and will get on this - got bogged down on another favorite little project - I will get them in the mail no later than tomorrow. Sounds like a lot of good progress - thanks for the update, Jim!

You know, as we get a little older, we forget little things - in a BIG way!! So I wrote up my recipes and got them all ready to go - and then didn't mail them! So they will go tomorrow. Hopefully, this will serve as a reminder to others to get theirs in the mail, too.

Bringing this to the top...

Judy

Will get mine in the mail today or tomorrow for sure! Had them all typed on the computor, ready to print, and they accidentally got erased. Re-doing them at this moment.

Will get mine in the mail today or tomorrow for sure! Had them all typed on the computor, ready to print, and they accidentally got erased. Re-doing them at this moment.

Nothing like sending it twice!
Got a message it didn't go the first time.
Nothing like being a blonde, huh, Judy.

O.K. Mine are in the mail!

Judy, Are you still needing recipes? If so I would like to sent a couple. Also would be interested in purchasing the cookbook when it comes out.

Cyndi

Yes Cyndi, We need LOT's more recipes! Send in 5 or 6 if you can.

Thank you! And thanks to everyone else who's sent some recently. We'll need to ask Jim for an update soon.

Judy

This definitely was an easy way to help out with a good cause! Mine are going out in the mail today!!

15 recipes in so far from CF members. No need for anyone to ask if we "need" more recipes. All recipes will be accepted, as there is no such thing as "too many." It justs means a bigger and better cookbook.

Jim

Can't wait to see the finished book!
HCS

Me, too! Will be fun to check out each other's recipes, too!

Sorry Folks,

This is one topic that I am unable to make a contribution. If it can't be nuked, I don't even buy it at the grocery store.

To be totally honest, I have never even turned on my stove or oven.

Of course, I guess I'm not the only one -- not too many men have submitted anything. :p

bobo

For guys like Bob, or girls, who only nuke or eat out...how about asking a relative, friend or neighbor for some favorite recipes? Or, ask the chef at your favorite restaurant for a contribution.

We are well on our way with 15 new ones received, but Jim needs a LOT more before he can go to press.

Thanks to each of you who have sent recipes in to Cape Annies. Now lets get some more sent! I just know the folks here on the Collector's Forums can get this project going.

Thanks all, and Jim, thinks for the update.

Judy

Here's one I made up. Feel free to use it or not. Kids will like it for a party.

Watermelon Jello Bowl

Seedless Watermelon
Watermelon flavor Jello (1-2 packages depending on the size of the melon)

Cut a seedless watermelon in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller, scoop out the watermelon and set aside. Clean up the inside of the remaining 'bowl' so it is fairly smooth inside.

Make up Watermelon Jello as per directions (follow the quick-set directions which uses half hot water and half cold water.)

Place the melon balls inside the watermelon bowls and pour the Jello over the melon balls. (These will float to the surface.)

Place in refridgerator for about 24 hours until very firm.

Just before serving, slice the watermelon into 1" slices. Top with Cool Whip if desired.

Alternatively, scoop out individual servings from the watermelon bowl.

Great for pot-lucks and picnics, too.

Very cool, Mr. C. Sounds great for July 4 picnics!

That's a pretty cool recipe, John. Want to email that up to Jim at Cape Annie's to be included in the cookbook?
Capeannieslight@aol.com

Thanks!

Now that you've set a good example for the guys, I bet there are some fantastic outdoor grill recipes some of our members could contribute.

And more from John's idea...
Church pot luck suppers?
Favorite picnic dishes?
Tailgate recipes?

Judy

Maybe I should have named it "Jiggly Watermelon" After it sets, the watermelon balls remain "crunchy".

I buy a prepared "Seafood Salad" from the deli counter. It usually has the "Krab" meat, shrimp, fish and sometimes lobster bitgs, celery, green onions and some sort of "base" that the deli uses.

I like to eat that out of Cantelope bowls or with chunks of melon or cantelop. I tried topping a grilled burger with a slice of lettuce and a scoop of the seafood salad a couple of nights ago. Not really a recipe, but it was very good IMO. Might be a nice 'nautical' touch to a beach cookout.

Just sent out 4 more to help out!

Bringing this back to the top. We still need your recipes. How about some Fall favorites or holiday favorites? If you don't cook, please ask someone who does.

Instructions are in the first thread. Thanks to each of you who have sent some in!

Judy

Judy, I might be able to find a few more. My Mom makes a really sinful fudge! How many recipes are we short?

Let's just say we need lots more. Bring 'em on.

Chocolate...yum.

Judy

Will do!!!

7 more recipes are on their way. My Mom gave me permission to use her fudge recipe...plus a recipe for a butterscotch torte!

Thanks Debbie! Good work.

I attended a family picnic yesterday (our annual pumpkin picking get-together ) and got promises from a couple of those attending that they would email me their recipes. I'll probably need to prod some more, but maybe...

One of the uncles always brings his chocolate chip pie(s). They are so...ooooo good!

Judy