In my childhood home, we had a pile stacked with a collection of well-worn cookbooks and recipes hastily penned on bits of scrap paper. Witnessing the sentimental value in my mother's culinary artifacts, which were stained, torn, and undeniably aged, I conceived 'Mum's Cookbook' as a thoughtful Christmas gift for my beloved family.

Motivated by a desire to transform these aging culinary treasures into a cohesive and visually captivating compilation, 'Mum's Cookbook' became my endeavor to preserve not only the cherished recipes but also the memories and traditions inherently embedded within each dish. The worn-out pages and fragile scraps held sentimental value, yet my goal was to encapsulate these sentiments in a more enduring form.

Combining design and illustration, I set out to give new life to these old papers. The project features a curated selection of family recipes, each thoughtfully accompanied by digital illustrations personally crafted with care and attention to detail. From conceptualizing the layout to bringing the illustrations to life, 'Mum's Cookbook' is the result of my dedication to creating a unique and meaningful keepsake.

Beyond a compilation of recipes, this project serves as a homage to our shared heritage and taste of home. 'Mum's Cookbook' acts as a bridge between the past and present, transforming the worn and fragmented into a cohesive narrative that celebrates the flavors, and stories that define our family's culinary journey. The result is not just a cookbook but a tangible embodiment of the love, history, and tradition that make our family's culinary experience truly special.