Apologies all around

Well, here we are in a learning curve, always. I have tried to mix it up a bit by posting recipes I make, some Italy pics form time to time, some travel stories, etc. I have also posted recipes I thought were interesting that I ran across. I like to peruse recipes, test them when I can, try new things and adapt them to what I like. It's somewhat therapeutic for me. Of course, I also like people to enjoy my cooking. There are few things more satisfying than someone enjoying something you have created. Anyway, I'm issuing a general apology as some of the things I have posted were not done in the correct manner in regards to copyright issues. It was never my intent to "steal" any intellectual property at any time. My understanding was that as long as credit is given, you can repost things, especially when they are shared over and over on Facebook. Well, come to find out there are certain copyright laws, and etiquette rules that I misunderstood. Some things are still vague, but as I continue to research, I trust they will, in time, come clear. For instance, an ingredient list cannot be copyrighted, but a word for word description and/or method can, as well as pictures. Or you can evidently change 3 ingredients and call the recipe your own, given the pics are yours and methods are in your own words. All that to say, that it gets a bit confusing at times, but I can say unequivocally that I agree with one blogger's thoughts when he said to err on the side of caution (which I apparently have not) and give credit as much as possible (which I have attempted to do), regardless of changing a few ingredients or descriptions.

For those that know me, I hope you know I wouldn't intentionally "steal" content. I guess, the old saying, ignorance is bliss, is not always accurate. So, as we continue through this learning process, I will research and attempt to correct any inadvertent mistakes in posting that I have made. Of course in saying all this, I realize it only goes to a handful of people that actually look at the blog periodically. Nonetheless, it must be said. I will post a link to an interesting article or two below concerning this subject.

I would also be a bit remiss if I didn't mention 2 friends that have helped me realize a few fixes I needed to make. Thanks to Aimee Wimbush-Bourque with http://www.simplebites.net/ and Sommer Collier with http://www.aspicyperspective.com/. Check out their blogs, they're the real deal. Thanks for your time.

Here's one article: http://foodblogalliance.com/a/recipe-attribution/
And (same guy): http://foodblogalliance.com/a/what-to-do-when-your-content-is-lifted/



As always,

Buon Appetito!