In 2022, Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative members came together and shared their family recipes, one of the most heartwarming things any community can offer to one another. The result? A 67-page cookbook filled with everything from party-pleasing appetizers to colorful drinks, easy weeknight meals, and delectable desserts.
But more than that, it was an opportunity for our co-op members to help raise nearly $1,600 for Well-Help in Wellington, a local organization that provides food, clothing, and other needs for residents in several of the townships served by LMRE. For a suggested $10 donation, both members and non-members could receive a printed copy of the cookbook full of cherished and family-favorite recipes right from their neighbors’ kitchens. (Don’t ask us for our favorite. There are too many to name!)
We’re aiming to bring that same cooperative spirit back to 2026 with a Volume 2, and we need your help! From now until March 31, members can submit their favorite recipes to be included in the next edition. We would love to see this volume be bigger, better, and even more delicious than the first!
HOW TO SUBMIT A RECIPE:
- Email recipes to lmre@fesco-oh.org
- Drop them off at our office in Spencer, either in the lobby or at the drive-thru/night drop box
- Mail them to: Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Co-op
ATTN: Cookbook Submissions
P.O. Box 158
Wellington, OH 44090
WHAT RECIPES TO SUBMIT?
There is no criteria for what recipes you can or cannot submit for the cookbook, but if you're looking for a little guidance, here are the categories we anticipate including in Volume 2:
- Snacks and appetizers
- Drinks (non-alcoholic, please)
- Main dishes
- Sides
- Desserts
Even if your recipe doesn't fit perfectly into one of these categories, please submit it anyway. We want to showcase the dishes you love, whatever they may be.
Additionally, if there's a special story behind the recipe you'd like to share, please submit it along with the recipe itself, and we will share it with the rest of the membership.
When submitting your recipe, please include your name, recipe title, and a way to contact you with any questions or issues (email, phone number, etc.) call the cooperative at 440-647-2133 with any questions!