Disclaimer
Effective Date: January 27, 2026
Website: dishwithemma.com
Contact: [email protected]
Educational Information Only
Everything on Dish with Emma – recipes, cooking tips, kitchen advice – is for educational and informational purposes. We’re sharing what works in our kitchens with enthusiasm and honesty, but we’re not replacing professional advice from doctors, nutritionists, or other qualified experts.
Think of us as your encouraging friends who love cooking and want to help you succeed – not as medical authorities or certified professionals making prescriptions.
Not Professional Advice
We’re cooks, not healthcare providers: Emma is a self-taught home cook, and Sarah has food science background, but neither of us are licensed medical professionals, registered dietitians, or nutritionists.
Don’t replace your healthcare team: Our content isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare providers about:
- Specific health conditions or dietary restrictions
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Weight management programs
- Food allergies or sensitivities
- Medication and food interactions
Your health decisions: Before making significant dietary changes, especially with existing health conditions or medications, talk to your doctor or dietitian.
Nutritional Information
Estimates, not guarantees: Nutritional data with our recipes comes from standard databases and analysis software. These are estimates, not lab-tested values.
Variables exist: Actual nutrition varies based on:
- Specific ingredient brands
- Exact measurements and portions
- Preparation methods
- Ingredient substitutions
- Natural variations in fresh ingredients
Verify when critical: If precise nutritional values matter for your health (diabetes, heart disease, etc.), calculate them yourself or work with a registered dietitian.
Food Allergies & Safety
Read labels yourself: We try to identify common allergens, but you must read all ingredient labels for your specific allergies.
Cross-contamination risks: Even “allergen-free” recipes can be contaminated in your kitchen or during manufacturing. Take extra precautions with severe allergies.
Your safety responsibility: Always check ingredients, read labels, and make informed decisions based on your specific allergies and sensitivities.
We’re not liable: We can’t be held responsible for allergic reactions or adverse health effects from making our recipes.
No Guaranteed Results
Everyone’s different: Just because Emma’s family loves a recipe or someone shared success doesn’t mean you’ll have identical results.
Many factors matter:
- Your specific ingredients and kitchen equipment
- Skill level and cooking experience
- Oven calibration and kitchen conditions
- Ingredient freshness and quality
- How closely you follow instructions
Anecdotal stories: We share personal experiences and community feedback, but these are individual stories, not scientific proof of results.
Recipe Success & Kitchen Safety
Test in your space: We extensively test recipes, but we can’t guarantee they’ll work perfectly in every kitchen with every variation.
Kitchen safety is yours: Follow proper food safety:
- Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly
- Check food temperatures
- Store ingredients properly
- Use equipment safely
- Follow safe food handling practices
We’re not liable: We’re not responsible for kitchen accidents, injuries, foodborne illness, or recipes that don’t turn out as expected.
Third-Party Links & Products
We share resources: Our site links to websites, products, and services we think might help you.
Not endorsements: Links don’t mean we endorse everything on those sites or agree with all their content. We’re not responsible for:
- Content on external websites
- Products or services from third parties
- Privacy practices of other sites
- Accuracy of external information
Do your research: Before buying products or following advice from external sources, investigate for yourself.
Product Recommendations
Honest opinions: Product recommendations are our genuine opinions based on personal experience.
General suggestions: These aren’t personalized advice for your specific needs, budget, or kitchen setup.
Affiliate links: Some product links may earn us a small commission at no cost to you. This never influences our honest recommendations – we only suggest what we actually use and love.
Your choice: Whether to buy recommended products is entirely your decision. We’re not responsible for your satisfaction with mentioned products.
Content Accuracy
We work hard: We strive for accurate, current information based on cooking best practices and our testing experience.
Things evolve: Cooking techniques improve, products change, and we’re always learning. Information may become outdated.
We update: When we discover errors or learn better methods, we update content. But we can’t guarantee everything is always perfectly current.
Report issues: Found an error? Email [email protected] so we can investigate and fix it.
No Professional Relationship
Information sharing: Using our website, reading content, or emailing us doesn’t create a professional client relationship.
General guidance: Our recipes and tips are for general audiences, not personalized advice for your specific situation.
Get professional help: For customized meal planning, dietary therapy, or specific health guidance, consult qualified professionals.
Recipe Attribution
Original and inspired: Some recipes are our creations, others are inspired by traditional dishes or techniques we’ve adapted and tested.
Not claiming invention: We’re not claiming to have invented common recipes. Our value is in testing, refining, and presenting them clearly.
Recipe evolution: Recipes naturally improve through testing and community feedback. We embrace this collaborative process.
Assumption of Risk
By using our recipes and advice, you acknowledge:
- You’re voluntarily choosing to follow our suggestions
- Cooking involves inherent risks
- You accept responsibility for your health and safety decisions
- You won’t hold us liable for adverse outcomes
Geographic Considerations
US-based perspective: Our content reflects US ingredient availability, food safety standards, and cooking practices.
International readers: If you’re outside the US, food safety guidelines, ingredients, and standards may differ in your region.
Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer as our site evolves or legal requirements change. Check the “Effective Date” at the top for the last update.
Continued use after changes means you accept the updated disclaimer.
Questions?
Anything unclear or specific concerns?
Email: [email protected]
Subject: “DISCLAIMER QUESTION”
Response time: Usually within 48 hours
Emma or Sarah will personally address your questions.
Bottom Line: We’re passionate about helping you build cooking confidence and create delicious food at home. We share what works in our kitchens honestly and enthusiastically. But your health decisions, kitchen safety, and cooking results are ultimately your responsibility. We’re here to inspire and guide, not replace the professionals you should consult for personalized advice.
Cook boldly, stay safe, and reach out anytime with questions!
This disclaimer covers all content on dishwithemma.com
Last updated: January 27, 2026