Looking for a creative twist on a common fundraiser? Why not put together a year long calendar featuring a different kind of muffin for each month. Ask for ideas from others in your group and collect favorite & well tested recipes. If possible try to collect recipes that are a little different. For instance, for September, Dutch Apple, October, Pumpkin Streusel, July, Red & Blueberry, for December, Cranberry Almond…pick what makes you think of that time of year, but try to pick a recipe that is not one that everyone already has.
I would suggest making a batch of each type to test and then take a photo of each entry staged for the calendar. For instance, place the mixed berry on a patriotic plate or napkin and add small flags. Make a batch of pumpkin and take a photo next to fall decorations. Put the cranberry muffins on a Christmas table cloth and add pine brances….use your imagination! Calendars can be published at a local printing retailer, large warehouse retailers, and online photo merchants. These calendars should be easy to sell, and would make great gifts.
If muffins aren’t your interest, consider another food item that photographs well - Fresh produce, cakes, preserves. You can even include a recipe on each page that corresponds with the photo.
