I actually got this idea sort of lurking around these boards and this will be my first project asking for other's input.   
I'm pretty much a foodie so I want to make a cookbook-type thing with all my favorite recipes in it but I also want to make it have the memory aspects of a scrapbook with themes and photos, etc.
I was wondering if anyone had any tips because I've never scrapbooked in my life - haven't wanted to before now.
What sort of binding, etc should I go for?  (Jo Ann's is having a sale so I'll probably pick up the journal/book soon.)
Any tips or suggestions?

Thanks.