There's no Plagiarism in Cooking: Why Cooking is the Most Authentic Art

In the kitchen, the concept of "plagiarism" is a linguistic error. You can steal the words, but you can never steal the fire, the touch, or the shared experience of the meal. Every dish is a uniquely authentic work of art because it is an act of growth that begins in the chef’s hands and ends as a part of the diner’s very body, leaving nothing behind but the memory of an unrepeatable moment.