Bakers who sell...

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.

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 😭

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 i’m 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 i’ve created from scratch, those will be passed down to only my children, my husband doesn’t 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 “do you have any allergies or dietary restrictions?” that way you don’t have to give out any details of your recipes

this is so extra lol society won’t collapse just because one at home baker doesn’t 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 “just cause you think it’s special doesn’t mean someone else thinks it’s special” is such a mean thing of you to say to someone, you don’t know why she doesn’t want to share her recipes, maybe it’s a huge accomplishment and is important to her that she created them on her own. learn some compassion or don’t say anything at all. and if you’re going to at least know the difference between “cause” and “because” lol

I watch videos and get recipes from others all the time and I’m grateful. If someone didn’t want to share I would understand but I’m sure I can find whatever I’m looking for on the internet. I also know just because you give someone a recipe doesn’t mean they can do it exactly like you. If you don’t want to share then don’t 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 don’t hoard recipes I’ve just never cared like that, since the majority of my friends don’t cook/bake like that. If your recipes are so good why don’t you consider creating and selling a recipe book.

Those recipes are your livelihood. Don’t 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 they’ll ask again.

@quiddo never said society was gonna collapse because of her🤣 Also, the comment wasn't mean. It was realistic. It's literally the truth about how people feel about things.

you said “sharing knowledge tips, recipes or whatever, sharing all that is what built society” therefore i said society isn’t collapse over the lack of one woman’s recipes lol. also doesn’t matter, if someone finds meaning and importance in something a decent person should respect that, there was absolutely no need for that comment

I never told her to share her recipes, I just commented my opinion because free speech is a thing that exists. Also, it's the internet, you can get off it if you don't like someone's opinion 🤷‍♀️

she asked for advice on how to decline sharing her recipes. you’re free to comment and so am i, you can also not respond if you don’t like what i have to say since i also have free speech :) and my comment still stands- you’re still insensitive lol clearly you were never taught if you don’t have nothing nice or helpful to say then being quiet is also free, just because you have free speech and other people can say whatever they want because it’s the internet still doesn’t give you an excuse or justify being a prick. praying for you though :)

@Nicky oh would you quit it already lol for whatever reason me not wanting to share my recipes hit a nerve or you took it personally. Your comment wasn't realistic or how people feel that's how YOU feel. You can share your opinion ofc but nobody gaf if you're going to be rude & try to argue. Your comment was pointless bc I asked how I could respectfully decline nothing else. Exit left & be miserable elsewhere

As said in the previous comment directed to the other lady... I never told you to share your recipes. I never told you to do anything. Anyone can have an opinion, and not everyone has to agree. Also, I'm pretty sure a stranger's special "thing" is not going to feel special to you, which is completely fine because you're different people, and that's how everyone feels.🙄

I typically explain that I can't share my recipes, especially if they are my secret ones. Since I sell my recipes digitally, I direct people to my link where they can purchase them.