Welcome to The Reluctant Foodie, where I provide recipes, reviews and tools used in the home kitchen. It is my mission to provide healthful, tasty and useful information to my readers and I uphold high editorial standards to ensure the quality and integrity of my content.
Why I Do Reviews – As a single mom of two teens I am make purchasing decisions and prepare food daily for a family of 3, while also battling chronic illness. Therefore the quality and nutritional value of what I purchase is paramount, and the budget must be friendly. And I do not have time or energy to spend hours a day in the kitchen. This makes the tools I use to cook with very important, as they can save quite a bit of time and be just as impactful on our health as the food itself. Where I shop and what I buy matter greatly, as there are dozens of products out there with hidden and harmful ingredients. It can take quite a bit of research and time to find a perfect balance in our meals, while also saving money and time – and let’s not forget feeling satisfied. Being in my 40’s, I was new to this type of cooking, and I have now tested and tried the best and the worst of what is out there. Over time, I have learned there are others like us and I want to provide the knowledge I have gained to help people make informed decisions. By sharing my personal experiences and continuing research, I am committed to providing honest and unbiased reviews and tips that my readers can trust.
How I Conduct Research for My Articles – While I aim to test every product myself, there may be instances where this is not feasible. The ensure the highest quality of my reviews, I conduct thorough research by reviewing feedback from consumers available through trusted sources. Through analysis of the research, a well-informed unbiased product review can be made. I want to ensure that my readers can make informed decisions when considering a purchase. I believe that transparency and integrity are essential and these values are important in everything I do.
How I Keep My Info Free to You – At The Reluctant Foodie, I want to provide you with helpful information for free. I provide my insight and reviews at no cost. To support my work, I may earn a commission when readers make purchases through my affiliate links. However, I only recommend products I genuinely believe in. By using my affiliate links you can support my work and help me continue to provide helpful information to my readers. I am committed to providing information that can be trusted and I appreciate your support in this.
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How I Use AI-Generated Content – At The Reluctant Foodie, I use AI writing tools to help craft better content and better organization of my articles. I believe these tools can be useful for outlining, generating ideas, optimizing content and improving the overall quality. However, I never publish AI-generated content without proofreading, fact-checking and editing. I take great care to review and refine all content generated by these tools and they can produce errors and inaccuracies. Human oversight and expertise is essential and is what creates the trustworthiness behind The Reluctant Foodie.