Frequently Asked Questions

1.Technical questions are found in a separate FAQ once you have logged on.

2. Can't remember where you read about something - check the Site Map link at the bottom corner right hand of the page.

3. For general questions about the site and the cookbooks click on the questions below:

Frequently Asked Questions from Members

What happens when I become a member?

Tell Me About the Printing and Shipping?

What does it Cost?

Protection of Personal Information and Security on the Site?

Frequently Asked Questions from Members

What font does the book use?
All the books are printed in Times Roman, 11 point.

What size is the book?
The cookbooks are 6"X9" printed on the highest quality 100 lb silk finish paper.

What do the covers look like?
You may use our cover designs or make one of your own (no extra charge).
All of the covers are comprised of a design surrounded by a 1/2" white border.
Email us if you would like a cover with a bleed image (no white margins).

I wanted to find out whether or not we can add advertising pages in the back of the cookbook.
Yes, you can do this using the Extra Page function (no extra cost).

What kind of bindings do you have?
Do you have something that is easy to open flat on the counter?
We use coil bindings as they last the best and they open right flat out. Please contact us about prefect binding (like a paperback), three ring binders or hard cover binding. Special bindings take about 2 weeks longer to be printed and are available all year long except during the holiday rush period.



We offer you a choice of designs, all of which can be personalized at no extra cost.

Is the cookbook in color or in black and white?
The cookbook has a color cover.
The pages inside are printed in black and white or color - your choice.

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When it says " a 150 page cookbook," does that mean 150 pages front and back sided or 150 pieces of paper and 300 pages?
150 pages means back and front of 75 pieces of paper.

What is the suggested pricing for these cookbooks, in order to make a worthwhile profit?
Most people have found that they can make between 75- 100% profit.

What are your guidelines for reprints?
When you have printed your book, we continue to store it for for free just in case you want to print more copies or add a few more recipes.
If you want to revise your book, just continue your membership for a longer period.

Do I need to be good at computers to do this?
You DO NOT need to be a computer whiz to do this.
We have tested the whole system on our grandmothers and they said we passed with flying colors.
We are also here to help you when you need it - we really are!

What about putting pictures into my book - is this difficult?
It's super easy.
And you don't have to be a photo or design whiz because there is a wonderful free tool at Picnik.com to help you edit your pictures.

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What Happens When I Become a Member?

The easy to use tool that formats your recipes, photos and stories.

Personal help from Susan when you need it - just email or call.

No extra charges for "personal pages," B&W photos, advertising pages, etc. A page is a page to us.

When you start your book as a trial member.
All the data you have input as a trial member will transfer over to a regular membership.

A library of free graphics and photos to use with your recipes.
All members have free usage of vintage photos from our "library."
We add to the library all the time and we give our images to you for free.

Free Storage. The printer will store your cookbook so that it can be reprinted.

The ability to re-order more copies of the original.

Our unconditional guarantee. If you decide not to create your own cookbook, for whatever reason, we will refund your membership purchase price in full up until the time you send it to the printer to be printed.

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Tell Me About the Printing and Shipping

How long does it take to have the cookbook printed?
Orders take 10-15 business days - 2-3 weeks.

What is the minimum order?
The wonderful printer we found has agreed to a minimum of just 4 books.
You will probably want more, but we wanted to give you the option of ordering a really small quantity. This is also very useful for fundraising as you can order a small quantity and then take orders for the exact number you will be able to sell. NO LEFT OVERS eating into your profits.

Can I order more copies?
You can order more copies at any time because the printer will keep your file. All you need is the name of your file that you received via email on your original order. If you want to continue to work on your file to make a different cookbook, you may extend your membership and keep your cookbook "live."

May I use my own local printer?
You may only use the printer that we recommend, with whom we have an electronic link, so that your files transfer safely. This is so that we can be assured that all HeritageCookbooks will be of the highest quality and that you will be happy with the treasure you have produced.

Shipping costs are according to weight. We ship small orders via FedEx ground and large orders via truck.

We will ship anywhere.

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Costs

How much does it cost to be a member?
All prices are in US dollars

How much does it cost to print a cookbook?
The cost of printing your cookbook depends on the number of pages, and the number of copies you decide to print. HeritageCookbook.com's printer is pleased to be able to fill really small orders and really large orders.
Maybe you have a short list - or maybe you have a huge one.
Don't worry - we can help.
The printer will count the number of pages in your book. Every cookbook is priced according to the exact number of pages.
You can have up to 400 pages !!!

Click Here to go to the page where you can calculate the cost of your book.
(The calculator is about half way down the page.)

Can I see a Proof of My Book Before Printing?
We have a fast and inexpensive way to proof your work. As a matter of fact, it's very simple - -- you just print your own Preview File on your own printer so that you can proof it yourself.

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Protection of Personal Information and Security on the Site

What do you do with my personal information?
We would never share any of your personal information with anyone without requesting and obtaining your prior permission. It is secure.
HeritageCookbook.com believes that your personal information deserves the highest protection.

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Just One More Thing

1. I am having trouble viewing and using the site. What should I do?
Your problems are probably due to the need to update your browser (your connection to the internet). You can update your browser for free by going to the Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox sites.

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