Affiliate Disclosure

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Hey there! I believe in being completely transparent with you about how I keep Note the Recipe running. This page explains how affiliate links work and how they help support the free recipes and content I share with you.

Some posts on notetherecipe.com contain affiliate links – these are special tracking links that let partner companies know you came from my site. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Think of it like getting a small “thank you” from the company for introducing you to their product. The price you pay stays exactly the same, but I receive a tiny percentage that helps keep this site running and the recipes coming!

How These Commissions Support My Kitchen Adventures

These small commissions help me:

  • Cover website hosting and maintenance costs
  • Test new ingredients and kitchen tools for honest reviews
  • Spend time developing and testing recipes (trust me, some take many tries!)
  • Keep all content completely free for you to enjoy
  • Invest in better recipe photography so you can see exactly what you’re making
  • Buy ingredients for recipe testing (my grocery bill can get pretty wild!)

Without these partnerships, I’d have to find other ways to support the site – like charging for recipes or adding more intrusive advertising. I’d much rather keep everything free and helpful for you.

My Promise: Only Honest Recommendations

Here’s my commitment to you: I only recommend products I genuinely use, love, or believe would be helpful in your kitchen. Whether it’s:

  • A kitchen tool that’s changed my cooking game
  • An ingredient I can’t stop raving about (like good vanilla extract!)
  • A cookbook that’s inspired my New Orleans kitchen adventures
  • Equipment that actually works and won’t break after a month

If I’m sharing an affiliate link, it’s because I truly think it’s worth your consideration. I’ve either used it myself or researched it thoroughly enough to feel confident recommending it to you.

However, I always encourage you to:

  • Read reviews from multiple sources
  • Compare prices across different retailers
  • Consider your own cooking style and needs
  • Research any product claims independently

Types of Affiliate Partnerships

Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Many of my ingredient and equipment links go to Amazon because it’s convenient for most readers, but you’re always free to shop wherever works best for you.

Other Partners: I occasionally partner with other companies whose products align with my cooking philosophy – think specialty food brands, kitchen equipment manufacturers, or cookbook publishers that I genuinely love.

What I DON’T promote: I won’t recommend products just because they offer high commissions. If I wouldn’t use it in my own kitchen or recommend it to a friend, I won’t recommend it to you. That’s a promise.

Editorial Independence

My affiliate relationships never influence my recipe development or honest opinions. If I love a $5 ingredient from the grocery store more than a $50 specialty product, I’ll tell you!

My content decisions are based on what I think will help you cook better and enjoy your time in the kitchen more – not what earns the most commission. When I write reviews or comparisons, I share the real pros and cons based on my experience, regardless of affiliate potential.

Your Choice, Always

You’re never obligated to click on affiliate links or make purchases through them. You can:

  • Shop directly with the retailer
  • Search for the product independently
  • Find alternatives that work better for your budget
  • Simply enjoy the free recipes without purchasing anything

If you do choose to support the site through affiliate links, I’m genuinely grateful! It means I can keep sharing family recipes, New Orleans-inspired dishes, and kitchen discoveries with you.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines for affiliate marketing and endorsements. I’m committed to transparency in all my recommendations and partnerships.

If you have any questions about this disclosure, specific affiliate relationships, or want to know more about a product recommendation, I’m here to help!

Contact me at: support@notetherecipe.com or use my Contact page.

Thank you for supporting Note the Recipe! Your trust means everything to me, and I promise to always be upfront about how this site works and what I recommend. Now let’s get back to cooking something delicious together!