Sharing & Recipe Box
Share your recipes with beautiful web pages and build your Recipe Box online.
Sharing & Recipe Box
Every purchased recipe comes with a beautiful, shareable web page—included at no extra cost. Share your family's culinary heritage with loved ones near and far, or join our community of recipe keepers from around the world.
What's included with every recipe:
- A stunning dedicated web page for your recipe
- Your own personal Recipe Box URL
- Privacy controls (public, unlisted, or private)
- Access to the Recipe Box community gallery
Your Recipe Pages
After purchasing a recipe, it automatically gets a permanent web page at:
heritagerecipe.ca/r/[username]/[recipe-name]What Each Recipe Page Includes
Every recipe page features:
- Beautiful hero image — Your generated infographic displayed prominently
- Full recipe details — Complete ingredients list and step-by-step instructions
- Your family story — The origin story, family member attribution, and heritage details you provided
- View original — A link to see the original handwritten recipe image
- Print-friendly — Anyone visiting can print the recipe directly—no account needed
Example URL
If your username is grandmarose and you created a recipe called "Mom's Apple Pie", your recipe page would be:
heritagerecipe.ca/r/grandmarose/moms-apple-pieClaiming Your Username
To get shareable recipe URLs, you'll need to claim a username. This becomes your personal Recipe Box address:
heritagerecipe.ca/r/[username]How to Claim Your Username
- After your first purchase, you'll be prompted to claim a username
- Or visit Dashboard → Settings → Recipe Box Username at any time
- Choose a unique username (3-30 characters)
- Your username is yours forever!
Username Rules
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Length | 3-30 characters |
| Characters | Letters, numbers, and underscores only |
| Start | Must begin with a letter |
| Case | Case-insensitive (JohnDoe = johndoe) |
| Changes | 2 username changes allowed per account |
Tip: Choose something memorable that represents your family, like thegarciarecipes or grandmabetty.
Recipe Visibility
Control who can see each of your recipes with three privacy levels:
Private
- Who can view: Only you (when logged in)
- Search engines: Not indexed
- Best for: Personal recipes you want to keep to yourself
Unlisted (Default)
- Who can view: Anyone with the direct link
- Search engines: Not indexed
- Best for: Sharing with specific family members or friends
Public
- Who can view: Everyone—appears in the Recipe Box gallery
- Search engines: Indexed for discovery
- Best for: Sharing your heritage with the world and inspiring others
Changing Visibility
- Go to your recipe's download page
- Find the visibility dropdown (shows a lock, link, or globe icon)
- Select your preferred setting
- Changes take effect immediately
Tip: You can change visibility anytime. Start with "unlisted" to share with family, then switch to "public" if you want to join the community gallery.
Your Recipe Box
Your personal Recipe Box page shows all your shared recipes in one place:
heritagerecipe.ca/r/[username]Share this single link to let others browse your entire collection. Visitors can:
- See all your public and unlisted recipes
- View individual recipe pages
- Print any recipe they like
- Order their own prints of recipes they love
Tip: This is a great link to share in holiday cards, family newsletters, or your email signature!
Recipe Box Gallery
Public recipes from all users appear in our community gallery at:
heritagerecipe.ca/recipe-boxWhy Share Publicly?
The Recipe Box is a celebration of culinary heritage from families around the world. By sharing publicly, you:
- Preserve history — Help document recipes that might otherwise be lost
- Share culture — Introduce others to your family's traditions
- Inspire others — Encourage more families to preserve their recipes
- Discover new recipes — Browse what others have shared
Browsing the Gallery
The Recipe Box lets you:
- Filter recipes by cultural origin or cuisine
- See recipes from families around the globe
- Click any recipe to see full details
- Order prints of recipes you discover
Owner Toolbar
When viewing your own recipe pages while logged in, you'll see an owner toolbar at the top with quick actions:
Quick Actions Available
| Action | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Visibility | Toggle between private, unlisted, and public with one click |
| Open the Instagram share dialog with pre-written caption and image | |
| Copy Link | Copy the recipe link to clipboard instantly |
| Download | Return to the download page for your files |
The toolbar appears automatically when you're logged in and viewing one of your own recipes.
Sharing Strategies
Sharing with Family
Email the link directly: Copy your recipe URL and send it to family members. Unlisted recipes are perfect for this—only people with the link can view them.
Create a family collection:
Set multiple recipes to public and share your Recipe Box URL (heritagerecipe.ca/r/username) with the whole family. One link gives access to everything.
Holiday traditions: Include your Recipe Box link in holiday cards or family newsletters so relatives can browse and print recipes anytime.
Share to Instagram
We've made Instagram sharing easy with a dedicated share dialog that helps you post your recipes beautifully.
How to share to Instagram:
- Open the share dialog — Click the Instagram button in the owner toolbar or recipe actions
- Preview your image — See how your infographic will look
- Copy the caption — Pre-written caption includes recipe name, type, culture, and a link back to your recipe
- Download the image — Get a high-quality version optimized for Instagram
- Post to Instagram — Open Instagram and paste your caption
On mobile: The "Share Now" button uses your phone's native share sheet to send directly to Instagram with the image and caption ready to go.
The caption includes:
- Your recipe name
- Recipe type and cultural origin (if provided)
- Attribution to Heritage Recipe
- A link to your recipe page with tracking
Save to Pinterest
Your recipe infographics are perfect for Pinterest! We've added a dedicated Save to Pinterest button that makes pinning your recipes effortless.
Two ways to pin your recipes:
- Floating Save button — Hover over your recipe's hero image to reveal a red Pinterest "Save" button in the top-right corner
- Pinterest button — Click the Pinterest button in the recipe action bar below the image
What happens when you click Save:
A Pinterest popup opens with:
- Your beautiful recipe infographic as the pin image
- A pre-written, Pinterest-optimized description including:
- Recipe name with family attribution
- Cultural context and recipe type
- An excerpt from your origin story (if provided)
- Relevant hashtags for discoverability
- A link back to your full recipe page
Tips for Pinterest success:
- Your infographic images are already the perfect size for Pinterest
- The auto-generated description includes up to 5 hashtags tailored to your recipe
- Hashtags are based on your recipe's culture (e.g., #italianfood) and type (e.g., #dessert)
- The link in the description brings Pinterest users to your full recipe page
Note: Pinterest uses their signature red colour for Save buttons—this is part of their brand guidelines to help users recognise the Pinterest save action.
Sharing on Social Media
Best practices for social posts:
- Include the recipe name and who it's from ("Grandma Rose's Famous Apple Pie")
- Share a memory or story about the recipe
- Use the direct recipe link
- Add relevant hashtags (#familyrecipe #heirloomrecipe #heritagerecipe)
Platform-specific tips:
| Platform | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Share in family groups or on your timeline with a story | |
| Use the Instagram share button for easy posting with pre-written caption | |
| Use the Pinterest Save button for instant pinning with optimized description and hashtags | |
| Twitter/X | Share with a short story snippet |
Embedding on Websites
If you have a family website or blog, you can:
- Link directly to individual recipe pages
- Embed your recipe infographic image
- Link to your full Recipe Box page for visitors to browse
Tips for Great Recipe Pages
- Add heritage details — Include the family member, year, and cultural origin when creating your recipe
- Write an origin story — Share the memory or tradition behind the recipe
- Use descriptive names — "Grandma Rose's Apple Pie" is better than just "Apple Pie"
- Choose the right visibility — Start with unlisted, then go public when ready
- Share your Recipe Box link — One URL gives access to all your public recipes
Frequently Asked Questions
Do visitors need an account to view my recipes?
No! Anyone with the link can view and print your recipe pages without creating an account.
Can I remove a recipe from my Recipe Box?
Yes. Set the recipe to "private" and it will no longer appear in your Recipe Box or the gallery.
What happens if I change my username?
Your old URLs will redirect to your new username for one year, so existing links won't break.
Can search engines find my recipes?
Only public recipes are indexed by search engines. Private and unlisted recipes are hidden from search.
Is there a limit to how many recipes I can share?
No limit! Every recipe you purchase gets its own page that lives forever.