About Blend of Bites

Blend of Bites shares clear recipes and research-backed nutrition, with transparent sourcing and honest standards.

Blend of Bites is a practical food site. We publish:

  • recipes for home cooks, written with clear steps
  • nutrition and ingredient explainers, written in plain English

In essence, we want the site to feel simple to use and easy to trust.

We keep the tone calm and careful — especially when a topic touches health. If something feels unclear or overconfident, we’d rather rewrite it than leave it.

Who we are

Blend of Bites is written by two primary authors. Before anything goes live, it is reviewed by a human proofreader and editor.

  • Shai Cohen — recipes and cooking content
    Shai learned to cook in real kitchens. He cooked in the Israeli army, worked in a hotel kitchen, and learned at home alongside his Moroccan family (his grandmother and mother), where food was part of everyday life and every holiday.
  • Juliana Olanrewaju — nutrition articles (writer and researcher)
    Juliana researches each topic using authoritative sources and writes structured articles with links so you can verify information yourself.
  • Sue Jutkowitz — proofreader and editor
    Sue reads every post and page before publication, focusing on clarity, consistency, and readability. Learn more: Proofreader and Editor.

Connect: - Shai Cohen on LinkedIn - Juliana Olanrewaju on LinkedIn

Learn more: - About Shai Cohen - About Juliana Olanrewaju - Proofreader and Editor

What we try to do well

We don’t try to be everything for everyone. Instead, we focus on a few simple principles.

  • Clarity: you shouldn’t have to guess what a step means.
  • Honesty: we won’t imply a recipe was tested if it wasn’t.
  • Careful health language: we avoid exaggerated claims and medical promises.
  • Human review: every post is reviewed by a human editor before it goes live.

How we create content

Recipes: tested vs. curated

You’ll see two kinds of recipe posts on Blend of Bites:

  • Kitchen-tested recipes: recipes we personally develop or cook, then refine. When a recipe is tested and photographed by us, we label it clearly in the post.
  • Curated and adapted recipes: some older recipes were created by researching multiple sources, comparing methods, and writing one clear version with our own notes. These posts are published as inspiration while we work through testing and original photography over time.

If you ever spot a mistake or have a question, please contact us — feedback helps us improve posts.

Nutrition articles: research-first writing

Our nutrition content is written to be:

  • Source-led: we cite reputable sources and link to them in the article whenever possible.
  • Clear: we define terms early and explain why the topic matters.
  • Practical: we include takeaways readers can actually use.

Important: we are not a medical clinic. Our content is educational and informational, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, follow your clinician’s guidance.

Editing and proofreading (human review)

Before we publish a post or page, it is edited and proofread by a human proofreader and editor.

Learn more: Proofreader and Editor.

Photos and images (original vs. stock)

We are moving toward more original photography and step-by-step visuals.

When we use stock images, we label them clearly so readers understand they are illustrative.

Corrections and updates

We treat content as a living resource. If we find an error (or a clearer way to explain something), we may update a post.

If you think something is wrong or unsafe, please contact us. We prioritize safety-related fixes.

AI tools (human-first policy)

We may use AI tools for support tasks like outlining or readability. We do not publish AI-generated recipes without human review. When AI assistance is more than basic spellcheck/grammar, we add a simple note so readers understand how the draft was produced and reviewed.

How we make money (transparency)

Blend of Bites is supported by advertising and affiliate links.

  • Ads: we run ads (for example, through Mediavine).
  • Affiliate links: some posts may include links to products. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This is at no extra cost to you.

We choose recommendations based on usefulness and fit — not because of commissions.

Ownership

Blend of Bites is operated by Qwayk LLC.