Blend of Bites — Editorial Standards

How we create and update content, including recipe testing, AI tools, and image transparency.

Last updated: 2025-12-29
Effective date: 2025-12-29
Contact: privacy@blendofbites.com

This page explains how we create, review, and update content on Blend of Bites — including how we handle recipe testing, nutrition topics, AI tools, and images.

Blend of Bites is operated by Qwayk LLC.

We write clear recipes and use careful health language (no medical promises).
We are transparent about what is tested vs. what is curated.
When we make a nutrition-related claim, we support it with reputable sources and cautious wording.
Every post/page is reviewed by a human proofreader and editor before publishing.
If you spot something wrong or unsafe, email us — we prioritize safety-related fixes.

1) Our goal

Our goal is simple: publish food and nutrition content that is actually useful.

That means it should be:

clear and honest about what it is (and what it is not)
written for real people cooking in real kitchens
updated when we find errors or better information

Because food and nutrition can affect health and safety, we treat this as “YMYL” content and take extra care with accuracy and transparency.

2) What we publish (and what we don’t)

Recipes

Our recipe content is meant to help you cook successfully at home. Cooking results can vary based on ingredients, equipment, altitude, and skill level.

When we say a recipe is “tested,” we mean a human actually prepared it and checked that the written instructions match the real process and result.

Nutrition / wellness topics

We sometimes publish content about ingredients, nutrition concepts, or wellness topics. This content is for general informational purposes only.

We do not provide personalized medical advice. Please read our Disclaimer.

What we don’t do

We do not intentionally publish unsafe food handling advice.
We do not publish disease-treatment claims or “quick fix” promises.
We do not publish AI-generated recipes without human review.

3) How we create and review content

A) Recipe quality checks (practical + safety)

Our standard is to include:

clear ingredient lists and steps
timing guidance and practical cues (what to look/smell/feel for)
food-safety reminders where relevant (for example, cook to safe internal temperatures)
allergen awareness notes when relevant

Recipe testing (what “tested” means):

When a recipe is labeled tested, a human cooked it and confirmed the written steps match what actually happens.
For higher-risk or more technical recipes (for example, baking, canning/preservation, or recipes with food-safety sensitivity), we try to test and review more than once and make adjustments for clarity and safety.
If a post is not fully tested (for example, a general round-up or informational post), we make that clear in the wording and avoid implying first-hand testing that did not happen.

B) Nutrition and science checks (source quality)

When we reference nutrition or health-related information, we use reliable sources such as:

government or public-health resources (for example, USDA, CDC)
reputable medical and nutrition organizations
peer-reviewed research when appropriate

We avoid over-confident language when evidence is limited. If something is still “emerging,” we say so.

Citations (when we make health/nutrition claims):

When practical, we link to reputable sources (for example, government/public-health resources and well-known medical/nutrition organizations).
We do not treat social media posts, marketing pages, or “quick fix” blogs as reliable medical evidence.
If we cite research, we prefer peer-reviewed sources and we avoid overstating what a study proves.

How we talk about health topics (YMYL guardrails):

We avoid disease-treatment promises and “quick fix” language.
We prefer describing what evidence suggests rather than telling readers what they “should” do medically.
We remind readers that information is general and not personal medical advice (see Disclaimer).

C) Editing and proofreading (human review)

Before we publish a post or page on Blend of Bites, it is reviewed by a human proofreader and editor.

Our proofreader and editor is Sue Jutkowitz. Learn more about what this review covers: Proofreader and Editor.

In practice, this review focuses on: - clarity and readability
- grammar, spelling, and consistency
- making sure important cautionary language is clear where needed (for example: “not medical advice”)

Important note: editorial review is not medical review. If a post is medically reviewed by a qualified professional, we will label it clearly (see section 8).

4) Corrections and updates

We treat content as a living resource. If we discover an error (for example, a typo in an ingredient amount, a broken instruction, or a factual issue), we may update the post.

If you think something is wrong or unsafe, email privacy@blendofbites.com with:

the post URL
what you think is wrong
(optional) what happened when you tried it

We try to respond quickly, and we prioritize fixes that affect safety.

Update cadence (simple rule):

Safety issues: fix as soon as possible.
Nutrition / wellness content: we may review periodically and update if guidance changes or if we improve clarity.

5) AI tools (our policy)

AI tools can be useful, but they can also make mistakes (“hallucinations”). Our approach is human-first:

Allowed uses (examples)

brainstorming outlines or topic ideas
grammar and readability improvements
summarizing a human-written draft
formatting or organizing information

Not allowed (examples)

inventing personal experience (“I cooked this…”) when no human did
generating a full recipe from scratch and publishing it without human testing/review
inventing sources, studies, or citations
generating unsafe food handling instructions

Human review

We review and edit content before publishing, especially for:

food safety (temperatures, storage, canning)
allergens
nutrition claims

If something looks incorrect or unsafe, do not follow it—contact us.

AI disclosures (when used)

If we use AI tools beyond basic spelling/grammar checks (for example, outlining or summarization), we may add a simple note on the post (such as “AI-assisted drafting”) so readers understand how the content was produced and reviewed.

6) Images (stock photos, infographics, and transparency)

Images on Blend of Bites may include:

original photos and graphics
stock images used for illustration
infographics created by us

Reality note: Some older posts (especially during migration) may still use stock images. We label these clearly in captions so readers understand the image is illustrative.

A) Captions and transparency labels

We use clear captions to improve transparency. For example:

Stock images: captions may include “(stock image; for illustration only).”
Infographics we created: captions may include “(original infographic by Blend of Bites).”

B) Alt text

We add descriptive alt text where practical, and we improve older posts over time so images are more accessible (including for screen reader users).

C) AI-generated images

If we ever use AI-generated images for illustration, we will label them clearly (for example, “AI-generated image”).

7) Affiliate links and sponsored content

Blend of Bites may earn income through ads (for example, Mediavine) and affiliate links (including Amazon Associates).

We disclose affiliate relationships and sponsored content clearly, and we keep editorial decisions independent.

8) Medical review (if applicable)

If a post has been reviewed by a qualified professional, we will label it clearly (for example, “Reviewed by …”).

If a post is not medically reviewed, it should not be interpreted as individualized medical guidance. Please read Disclaimer.

9) Contact

Questions about these editorial standards:

privacy@blendofbites.com

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