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Preserve Family Recipes—Forever

In the age of AI, Tablestories helps families capture recipes and the stories behind themso every tip, texture, and tradition lives on.

Why keeping recipes inside the family matters

Recipes are more than ingredients, they’re memory technology: a way to pass flavor, technique, and belonging to the next generation. With Tablestories you save more than the dish: you save how Aunt Lina judged the dough by feel, Grandpa’s substitutions when the market was out, and the story of who taught whom. Your family space is private by default, durable, searchable, and printable, so traditions don’t fade with time or devices.

Getting started with Tablestories

Sign‑up Tutorial

Create your account, name your family space, and invite your first member.

Introduce Family Members

Add relatives, set roles (view/edit), and keep your space private.

Introduce a Recipe by Audio

Use the microphone to speak ingredients and steps—AI formats it for you.
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Generate an Image from a Recipe

Create tasteful AI dish photos from your description or clip.

From Handwritten or Printed Notes

Scan or photograph cards; we extract ingredients and steps.

Introduce a Recipe from a Video

Upload one or many clips, AI transcribes and smart‑merges.

Updating the Recipe

Edit steps, add variations, and keep a history of changes.

Tell the Story of the Recipe

Attach voice notes and memories that give dishes their soul.

Create a PDF Family Book

Export a polished cookbook you can keep or share.

Share a Web Link

Publish a single recipe via link, no need to join your space.

Request a Recipe

Ask a relative to contribute directly to the right spot.

Contributions from Non‑Members

Collect a recipe via public link without granting full access.

Quick preservation tips

Digitize

  • Scan cards at 300–600 DPI (PNG for cards; JPEG for photos).
  • Use even, glare‑free light when photographing.
  • Store originals in archival sleeves (no adhesive albums).

Organize

  • Tag by ingredient, author, occasion, and allergens.
  • Version recipes as you refine steps or convert units.

Share & back up

  • Private family space with role‑based permissions.
  • Public link per‑recipe for outside contributions.
  • Cloud backup + offline copy for peace of mind.

FAQ

How do I add a recipe?
Type it, dictate with the microphone, upload one or more videos or voice notes, or attach a scan of a handwritten card.
What happens with multiple videos or audios?
We transcribe and merge them, removing duplicates and stitching techniques into a single, clean recipe draft.
Does Tablestories keep the originals?
Yes. Your raw text, audio, and video remain attached to each recipe so you can always revisit the source.
Who can see or edit my recipes?
Your family space is private to invited members. You control view/edit roles. Share a single recipe via public link when you want outside input; revoke anytime.
Can I generate images?
Yes, AI can create dish photos from your description or clip. You can regenerate or replace with real photos.
Do you support handwriting and different languages?
Handwritten scans are supported, and speech recognition works across many accents and languages. Keep both original and translated text if you like.
How are units, timing, and techniques handled?
We extract ingredients and amounts, support dual units, and capture timing windows (e.g., 6–8 min) with sensory cues like “until glossy” or “fragrant.”
Can I export or print a book?
Export any recipe, or the whole collection—to PDF. Print on demand for a hardcover keepsake.
Who owns the data?
You do. Download or delete your content anytime. Private by default.