Comments on: No Secret Recipes

By: Drew

Drew — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:51:43 +0000

If there is existing name recognition, then I can totally understand trying to protect that value. It’s the people who are using a recipe straight out of Better Homes that won’t tell anyone what’s in it who drive me crazy.

By: Anon the Mouse

Anon the Mouse — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:44:32 +0000

Usually, I agree with this sentiment. Unfortunately, my family has had problems with identity theft and people going to ridiculous means to portray themselves as “the REAL Doe family,” so the true “family” recipes– as in, they weren’t found in cookbooks, but were spawned by family members over fifty years ago– are given only to people I actually know. It’s sad, because I WANT to share. I won’t feel safe doing so until my mother tells me the legal stuff is over. So, even though I support the ideal… I can’t put the badge on my recipe blog. It would be hypocritical. Sorry.

By: Drew

Drew — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:35:30 +0000

Lori, I think my mother-in-law has a recipe. I’ll check with her. If she does, I’ll make it here.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:55:48 +0000

Drew,
I’m Looking for a old fashion Bread Pudding that’s stands up high after it’s cooled down, my Mother In Law made the best.But she is not with us anymore and the reciept went with her.
thanks
Lori

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:48:40 +0000

Michael, I tried to leave a comment on the chili cook-off post but some script kept hanging. So I'll tell you here, that was one of the funniest things I've ever read about food. And Frank's problem was using beer to try to kill the heat. Everyone knows you use milk for that. (Everyone does know that, don't they?)

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:02:13 +0000

I’m so glad you all are doing this…. I don’t have enough ego to have secrets anyway…
Thank you very much……….. Michael’s Kitchen

By: Mrs.SmartyPants

Mrs.SmartyPants — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:58:30 +0000

The least they could have done was told me why they wanted the recipe. I just felt completely hijacked. I don't at all mind sharing recipes and family recipes with friends who enjoy them, but monetary gain out of them is another story..lol

BTW, Thank you for sharing your recipes with us!

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:41:15 +0000

Now that is not cool. They should at least name it after you or something.

By: Mrs.SmartyPants

Mrs.SmartyPants — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:23:10 +0000

I absolutely agree with no secret recipes, though the last one I shared was used by that person to make money in their coffee shop – no credit or money for me Those people just tend to ruin things for everyone, don't they?

I also HATE it when people leave out a technique, step, or ingredient that is what makes the recipe work. Took me watching my ex-sis-in-law make her "famous" pasta salad to realize she adds sugar to meld the ingredients together, and vinegar to take away the sweetness – neither of which are in the recipe!

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:45:05 +0000

Elftea, I've found that most "secret family recipes" really aren't that different from how everyone makes it. If you've seen Kung Fu Panda, it's like the Secret Recipe Soup.