Is it odd that my aunt will not share her empanada recipe with anyone?!
Is it odd that my aunt will not share her empanada recipe with anyone?
i really don't care, but just wondering what ya'll think.
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If she ever tells I want to be on the list to email and tell!! Hey it's a power thing and a little pride too.It makes me grin when folks can't understand or know where to start copying flavors.Thats how fine chefs became so famous,they can make somthing that no one has come up with yet. Old family secrets huhh?Passed down for generations. Good luck and let me know if you wrestle the recipe out of her!!
Some people are weird that way! It is a form of jealousy and pride. They think others will be able to make their recipes as well as themselves - or better still. They think they will have nothing left to be better than anyone else at if they give the recipe.
Does you aunt's sister or brother not know the recipe? Sorry I cannot be of more help, I am not sure what an empanada is.
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May she live a long life and make them for you when ever you want.
I find it odd indeed. Some people are like that.... so let them be. I'm sure your aunt will let you make them with her. Soooo the next time she is cooking you should be hanging out in the K with an apron on ready to lend a hand.
No, it's not odd. I have a family member like that, she won't share certain recipes. I just figure she wants to be known as the person who makes the dish the best. I'm the opposite and share recipes all the time...except with her.
Yes, considering that you are family. It is common to keep certain recipes in a family and not to reveal it to others but not to keep it from the family is asinine.
Maybe she feels if she shares the recipe and everyone else can make them, her's won't be special anymore, or she won't feel special. She may share it with you in the future so that the recipe doesn't die with her. You should care, though. It part of your heritage. I got all of my grandmothers handwritten recipes and I consider them a treasure.
I think that you may care more than you think other wise you wouldn't have given it a second thought and posted this question online. I believe you definitely SHOULD care!!!!
I completely agree with foodieNY, my grandmother passed away when I was a little girl and there are certain recipes now that are just gone. I didn't realize how much it would mean to me until I became an adult.
Maybe you can ask her just to write it down and keep it in a safe place.....even if it is under lock and key. God forbid anything should happen to her she has still left a precious (both to you and her) piece of herself with her loving family.