I mean....people need to know what ingredients are in whatever they're eating. Some people have allergies, sensitivities, dietary restrictions, etc. A lot of people I know, including myself, don't eat anything or give my children anything before reading all the ingredients. You're not giving g out measurements, just ingredients. Also, there's lots of people who post their recipes on their blogs or social media. A lot of people just want to know out of curiosity, too. People are not out to get you or copy you or anything. It's kinda ridiculous not to share knowledge, tips, recipes, or whatever. Sharing all of that is what built society in the first place. Also, just cause you think something is special doesn't mean someone else thinks it's special.
@Nicky asking for the recipe & asking for ingredients that they can be allergic to are 2 different things. If someone wants a baked good i always ask about allergies. If they want something gluten, dairy, or sugar free I adjust the recipe to their needs. Every baked good is shared with ingredients bc in my state it's a law which I don't mind bc I like to know exactly what I'm eating or feeding my kids too. But a recipe is not just ingredients but measurements & instructions. I also share tips & gove advice on baking or decorating if people ask. Idc if other people find it special or not because I do & that's why I prefer not to share it. Other people don't have to understand that or like it but it's my choice.
@CiCi literally got called a bitch today bc I said exactly that. Literally nobody can take the word no anymore š
Seems like they're the bitch for not accepting that you said no smh
@CiCi exactly like ma'am it's never that serious. I just said sorry to hear that have a good day lol
I sell my baked goods and i sell Thai food that i make. I get asked a ton for recipes of mine, but i just respectfully tell them that they're family recipes that i don't share. I've shared some recipes, but i won't share certain ones.
i never share recipes, if people ask iām just honest about my reasoning. i cut off my wealthy family so ill probably never get any family heirlooms or anything to pass down to my kids since im starting fresh. the only thing i have are the recipes iāve created from scratch, those will be passed down to only my children, my husband doesnāt even know my recipes, i kick him out of the kitchen all the time lol. you can also say your recipes were in your family for generations etc and you prefer to keep it in the family. just ask ādo you have any allergies or dietary restrictions?ā that way you donāt have to give out any details of your recipes
@Nicky this is so extra lol society wonāt collapse just because one at home baker doesnāt want to share her recipes. also food bloggers/chefs literally make their income that way which is what this person is saying..she profits if people buy her food and it defeats the whole point and ruins her potential regular customer if she gave out the recipe. and ājust cause you think itās special doesnāt mean someone else thinks itās specialā is such a mean thing of you to say to someone, you donāt know why she doesnāt want to share her recipes, maybe itās a huge accomplishment and is important to her that she created them on her own. learn some compassion or donāt say anything at all. and if youāre going to at least know the difference between ācauseā and ābecauseā lol
I watch videos and get recipes from others all the time and Iām grateful. If someone didnāt want to share I would understand but Iām sure I can find whatever Iām looking for on the internet. I also know just because you give someone a recipe doesnāt mean they can do it exactly like you. If you donāt want to share then donāt and tell them you prefer not share or tell them and leave out your secret ingredients or exclusive parts of the recipe.
Idk I cook and bake a lot but I donāt hoard recipes Iāve just never cared like that, since the majority of my friends donāt cook/bake like that. If your recipes are so good why donāt you consider creating and selling a recipe book.
Those recipes are your livelihood. Donāt feel bad for not sharing your recipes. Do sports teams share their plays with their opponents? No. Tell them they can purchase the recipe for like $1k or whatever number and call it a day. Doubt theyāll ask again.
@quiddo never said society was gonna collapse because of herš¤£ Also, the comment wasn't mean. It was realistic. It's literally the truth about how people feel about things.
I'm not a baker who sells BUT I would just say it's my secret recipe and I prefer not to share. Some people are still gonna push, but just don't back down. They should respect your wishes.