Guest guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 if you post a recipe from a cookbook or a special author, then give themt he credit. this issue has come up many times on other lists. just give the creator the credit and you will be ok. Elite in Idaho. ========================================= Quoting msbauju <msbauju: > > I'm not a lawyer, so take this all with a grain of salt.... > > and I certainly don't intend this as a criticism of anybody. You've > > all been very generous with your contributions to this list, and I > > thank you. > > > > My understanding is that the list of ingredients for a recipe can't > > be copyrighted, but the narrative describing how to prepare the item > > or dish can be (or is copyrighted.) > > > > If I'd like to share a recipe from a cookbook, my approach is to try > > the recipe, perhaps more than once, and then re-write the narrative, > > adding in my observations and experiences, and perhaps suggesting a > > variation. That way I figure I add a little value, too. I usually > > (but not always) remember to tack on " adapted from.... " at the end of > > the recipe, to credit the original source. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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