Publishing recipes on the internet is a tricky business. Unlike in print publishing, the boundaries of copyright are a little less clear and copyright infringement is a lot easier to do. You can’t republish someone else’s recipes in print and expect to get away with it, but on the internet? On this huge wide open world of cyberspace, where anyone can publish their two cents on any subject whatsoever? I think you can see my point. And so many of us food bloggers get our inspiration from other food bloggers, steering clear of copyright infringement is tricky business indeed. Most bloggers will at least try to put their own unique spin on the dish, and will be scrupulous in giving credit and providing links to the original recipe. My own fears of plagiarism are well-developed, having been drummed into me in university and grad school.
I definitely take a lot of inspiration from my fellow food bloggers, but most of the time I am changing up the recipe to suit my needs (often, my low carb needs). But not this time. This time, I am bringing you a dish that I made exactly like the original author. Because it is an awesome recipe from an awesome blogger who I don’t think gets nearly enough attention. She is Theresa, of Island Vittles and I have been enjoying her recipes and her writing for nearly a year. It just so happens that she is a fellow Canadian, but that’s not the reason I love her blog. She has such a lovely narrative style and she creates delicious dishes out of local, seasonal ingredients that always have me coming back for more. And with my affection for both rhubarb and gin, how could I not love a blogger who made Rhubarb Gin???
Island Vittles is all about the great local food on Pender Island, one of the Gulf Islands situated between mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island. I’ve never been to Pender specifically, but I have spent time on some of the other Gulf Islands, and they are pretty idyllic, I have to say. And from her blog, it would seem that Theresa is an active member of the Pender community, taking part in its markets and buying local produce and fresh seafood. She even forages for some of her food herself and cooks it up for her blog. Yep, I am a little bit jealous and I am trying to butter her up so she will invite me out for a visit.
But even though I recreated her soup wholesale, I am not plagiarizing her. Nope, because I am not going to give you the recipe, but instead send you over to her blog to check it out. It’s one that is undervalued in my opinion, and if I can draw a little attention to it, so much the better. And you will want to go visit, if only for this recipe, because it was so good. I love cauliflower in many forms, and I got pretty excited when I saw the post for this Cauliflower and Smoked Cheddar Soup. I knew I had to make it, and when I tasted it, I knew I had to share. I did make one teensy, weensy change to the recipe…I didn’t smoke my own cheddar. I don’t own a smoker and, well, buying some was easier.
I will say, I kind of like this posting and sending you elsewhere to get the recipe. It certainly makes for an easier post. Perhaps I should do this more often?
Serves 6. Each serving has a total of 8.3 g of carbs and 2.5 g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 5.8 g.
Jen says
Love your recipes! Any chance you would post this recipe? It looks like her site is no longer active. Keep up the delicious work!😃
Carolyn says
I am not sure I could find it, to be honest. 🙁
Aubree Charlesworth says
The link for the recipe isn’t working! I would really like this recipe! Any suggestions?
Dana says
Gorgeous website and this recipe is great. I am an ex-food blogger in Paris and gave a lot of thought about the whole plagiarism issue. Recipes have been passed on for thousands of years, no one really has a right to copywrite a recipe just because they *think* they put it on the web first. And after all, they would have to then prove that no one else in the world ever posted the recipe anywhere (forums, email etc) at any time. Ego wants to possess things. I think one (not you, just anyone thinking about this) needs to examine their motives. Afterall, the same red velvet cake recipe appears in hundreds of baking books around the world. Copywriting a cake is like trying to own an idea. It’s inhuman and egotistical. So I never worried about it, even on my most original recipes. Life is much simpler that way. Love your site, btw! I’ve already shared it with my father who now has diabetes.
Sara says
This sounds really amazing! I bet the cauliflower and smoked cheddar combine perfectly – yum! 🙂
Kelly Senyei says
What a great option for dinner or lunch! I love soups featuring cheese of every kind. Thanks for the inspiration!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
This is perfect for dinner today to get all warmed up. It has been raining non-stop for 4 days…
Wenderly says
Such a lovely soothing soup! And those photos are beautiful!
Ashley@Bakerbynature says
This soup looks positively dreamy! I love how silky cauliflower becomes in soups like this; definitely going over to check it out!
Lacy says
Yum! This looks absolutely amazing! Love cauliflower, never thought of adding cheese to a cauliflower soup oddly enough. 🙂 Delicious!
Celia says
I love your discussion of copying – as a (soon-to-be) lawyer and general copyright geek, I can tell you recipes have veeeery, very thin protection. In our community, though, it's totally a major ethical issue even if it isn't a legal one. Awesome way to handle it!
queenglitter says
Looks great. I love broccoli cheese soup and I've been looking for a cauliflower cheese soup recipe for awhile.
Kate from Scratch says
This soup is gorgeous! Sounds delicious too. Yum. Have a wonderful week! 🙂
Diane {Created by Diane} says
I LOVE soup, this sounds so delicious. Can't wait to give it a try.