https://www.mitopress.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-06-16 https://www.mitopress.com/blog/recipes monthly 0.5 2025-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/670b5df0cb80d44bde9a4912/edfdae40-97c8-48a7-8c99-c86f9e6c2741/1.png Blog - Custom Illustrated Recipes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/670b5df0cb80d44bde9a4912/3046b35b-d616-4320-94d3-3fd9a11d02f2/2.png Blog - Custom Illustrated Recipes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/670b5df0cb80d44bde9a4912/41b6f64f-8ce4-4395-b906-7e7cd2bb7513/3.png Blog - Custom Illustrated Recipes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/670b5df0cb80d44bde9a4912/33761478-8552-427e-87c3-d710b7d0639d/01_Notes.png Blog - Custom Illustrated Recipes - Make it stand out We begin by connecting over your cherished recipe! Of course, I’ll need the ingredients and directions, but what truly makes it special are the little details: - Where did this recipe come from, and where is it going? - Is it tied to a special occasion or tradition? - Do you always serve it in a specific dish, or does it have a unique story? The more I know, the more I can weave those meaningful details into the illustration—turning your recipe into a visual keepsake that truly pops! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/670b5df0cb80d44bde9a4912/13012275-30b8-476c-8cb6-1f102b9fb385/02_Sketches.png Blog - Custom Illustrated Recipes - Make it stand out With your story in mind, I create two digital sketches, each with notes on the artistic direction. Once you choose the sketch that speaks to you, I refine the details and bring the vision to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/670b5df0cb80d44bde9a4912/75ee0efd-0f14-47de-877c-0af5ab4423bb/03_final.png Blog - Custom Illustrated Recipes - Make it stand out The final artwork is hand-drawn and painted on Arches watercolor paper—a time-honored, 100% cotton, cold-press paper that’s been trusted by artists for centuries. I use professional-quality watercolors, gouache, and archival inks, ensuring your illustration is vibrant and made to last for generations. Need extra copies? 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Bonus: it’s available as a sticker, too! Hand-Printed Biscuit Bag Perfect for the chai sipper who knows no cuppa is complete without a biscuit (or three). Kola Goodies Chai Latte Mix A hug in a mug for those who want their caffeine as amma would make it! Chemex Coffee Maker The ultimate tool for crafting the smoothest pour-over—because coffee should taste as good as it smells. “King’s Prize” Sustainable Coffee Bay Area-made, Black-owned, and undeniably bold. A brew fit for royalty (and your mornings). “Never Enough” Linoprint A playful ode to the tea fanatic who’s never far from their next steep. Several cups a day? It’s never enough! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/670b5df0cb80d44bde9a4912/45f51435-547c-4c76-94b1-33201e340acb/mixologist.png Blog - 2024 Holiday Gift Guide - For the Aspiring Mixologist: Shake, Stir, and Celebrate “Cocktail Formula” Two-Color Letterpress Print Endlessly customizable cocktails, artfully illustrated—a must-have guide for their home bar. Luxardo Cherries Your cocktail deserves the best. These classics are a favorite for a reason—plus, they’re great on ice cream! Boston Shaker Shake things up with this pro-level shaker! Sleek, durable, and perfect for mastering the art of mixology. Cocktail Art Prints Original Mitopress watercolor prints in six vibrant varieties—perfect for adding flair to any bar cart. Hawthorne Strainer A bartender essential for perfectly strained cocktails. No pulp, no problem—just a flawless pour. “Bar Essentials” Linocut & Letterpress Print A minimalist ode to mixology, helping them showcase their love of cocktails in style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/670b5df0cb80d44bde9a4912/7edc362b-9115-4180-84ff-2c96543e36f2/baker.png Blog - 2024 Holiday Gift Guide - For the Baker: Thoughtful Gifts for the Kitchen Artist Precision Digital Scale For the meticulous baker who loves to mise en place, this scale is robust, accurate, and easy to clean—a kitchen MVP! Mini Glass Bowls Great for ingredient prep, serving snacks, or even crafts. These little bowls are a multitasker’s dream. Custom Illustrated Family Recipe Art For the baker with a “secret” family recipe, this custom hand-painted artwork turns cherished recipes into heirlooms. Nordic Ware Holiday Wreath Bundt Pan For the festive baker, this pan creates stunning cakes worthy of any holiday gathering. Cozy Village Gingerbread House Pan Bring a little magic to their bakes with this whimsical pan that’s perfect for holiday treats. Breadtopia Banneton Oval For the sourdough lover, this dishwasher-safe, mold-resistant proofing basket is a must-have. Ateco Spatula The ultimate multitasking tool for the baker who does it all—ideal for lifting cookies or icing cakes. “Butter is My Love Language” Sticker Because butter makes everything better, and this sticker is perfect for the baker who knows it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/670b5df0cb80d44bde9a4912/25e27f23-56a6-4d83-a761-dfa3cef2bd4f/bookworm.png Blog - 2024 Holiday Gift Guide - For the Bookworm: Gifts to Pair Perfectly with Their Next Read Bookdarts The perfect slim, reusable companion for the reader who loves to mark off favorite passages without dog-earing their pages. Kindle Decals Personalize their Kindle with cozy designs that ensure no one else “accidentally” grabs their holiday reading device. Biscuit Bag This extra-durable tote is perfect for lugging library hauls while reminding them to savor the sweetness of a marathon reading session. Kola Chai Latte Nothing pairs better with a book than a warm beverage! This all-in-one chai latte is ready in just five minutes, so they can get back to reading instead of hovering over the stove. Neck Reading Light Just because the lights go down doesn’t mean the story has to stop! This hands-free neck light lets them read to their heart’s content, no matter the hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/670b5df0cb80d44bde9a4912/bc9f3eb7-6185-4d41-a559-f43151dc19f9/foodie.png Blog - 2024 Holiday Gift Guide - For the Foodie: Delicious Gifts to Savor Since I specialize in making stationery and gifts for food lovers, you truly can’t go wrong with anything from my shop. But if we had to narrow it down, these are the ones that recipients have absolutely LOVED: Custom Illustrated Recipe Turn their not-so-secret recipe into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Perfect for celebrating family favorites or signature dishes! “Butter is My Love Language” Sticker Butter makes everything better, and this best-selling sticker makes that fact undeniable. 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