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Disclosure
Transparency is key, so here’s what you should know:
This site contains referral links, sponsored posts, and ads.
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Sponsored content, affiliate links, and other material relationships are disclosed where applicable. Advertising, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships do not determine our recipe-testing standards, editorial conclusions, or honest opinions.
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USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate, useful, and up-to-date information on The Forked Spoon. However, recipes, product information, ingredient availability, nutrition information, cooking results, and other content may vary based on individual circumstances, including ingredients, equipment, preparation methods, and changes made by third parties.
You are responsible for evaluating whether information, recipes, products, or recommendations on the Site are appropriate for your own needs and circumstances. Any reliance on information published on or linked from the Site is at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Forked Spoon LLC, Jessica Randhawa, Aaron Randhawa, and those working on behalf of the Site are not liable for loss, injury, or damage arising from the use of, reliance on, or inability to use information published on or linked from the Site.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party websites or services.
Nothing in this section limits liability or rights that cannot be waived under applicable law. For additional information about recipe, food safety, nutrition, medical, and allergy-related limitations, please review our Nutrition & Medical Disclaimer and Terms of Service.
Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to acting responsibly and transparently.
This Disclosure was last updated on June 18, 2026.
Privacy Policy
The Forked Spoon LLC, found at https://theforkedspoon.com (“Website”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit and interact with our Website. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information You Provide Voluntarily:
- When you leave comments, subscribe to our newsletter, create a user profile, or contact us, we collect information such as your name, email address, and any content you provide.
- If you create a user profile, you will be asked to set a username and password. We store your email address and username; your password is securely stored and not visible to us.
- If you sign up for a paid membership, we (and our partner Memberful) collect information necessary to process your subscription, including your name, email address, payment details, and membership plan information.
Information Collected Automatically:
- We automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times you access the Website.
- We may also log actions you take while using the Website, such as clicking links.
Information from Third Parties:
- We may receive information about you from third-party services (for example, if you comment via WordPress/Gravatar, your profile picture may be shown).
Cookies and Similar Technologies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website.
We use cookies and similar technologies to track user activity, personalize your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver targeted advertising.
Memberful may use cookies or similar technologies to authenticate your login, maintain your session, and ensure secure access to member-only content.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use your information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Website and user experience
- Create and manage your account
- Send newsletters, marketing communications, or administrative emails (with opt-out options)
- Respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests
- Provide user support
- Create, manage, and administer your membership or subscription account
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends
- Serve and measure advertising (see below for details)
- Comply with applicable laws, protect the Website, and prevent unauthorized or illegal activity
Payments:
All payment transactions for memberships are processed securely through Memberful and their payment processor (such as Stripe). We do not store or have access to your full payment card information.
Advertising.
CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement
Display & Retargeting Ads:
Third-party ad networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data about your interactions with the Website and serve you relevant ads based on your browsing history.
Advertising Privacy Choices:
Raptive provides interest-based advertising on The Forked Spoon. Depending on your location and applicable law, you may be able to opt out of personalized advertising or the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising.
To manage advertising-related privacy choices, use the privacy-choice or opt-out link displayed in the footer of the Site. The wording of that link may vary based on your location.
For more information about Raptive’s advertising data practices and available privacy choices, please review Raptive’s Advertising Privacy Statement. This section applies to Raptive’s advertising-related data practices. Other information collected through The Forked Spoon is addressed elsewhere in this Privacy Policy.
Affiliate Marketing:
The Forked Spoon LLC participates in affiliate marketing, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. Affiliate programs use cookies to track your activity for commission purposes.
Analytics:
We use Google Analytics to track Website usage and generate reports. Data is collected via cookies and similar technologies. For details, see Google’s privacy policy.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS
We use third-party service providers to operate the Website, including email marketing, membership, advertising, analytics, spam prevention, security, and payment processing. These may include Kit, Memberful, Stripe, Raptive, Google Analytics, Cloudflare, WordPress-related plugins, and similar service providers. For example, we use Kit to manage our email newsletter subscriptions and communications. Your name and email address may be stored and processed by Kit in accordance with Kit’s privacy policy.
Memberful:
We use Memberful to manage memberships and process subscription payments. When you purchase a membership, your information (such as name, email address, and payment details) is securely transmitted to and processed by Memberful. Memberful acts as a data processor on our behalf. For details, see the Memberful Privacy Policy.
Business Transfers:
If The Forked Spoon LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Legal Compliance:
- We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
YOUR DATA RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about the data we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct or update your information
- Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request that we delete your personal data
- Objection/Restriction: Object to or restrict certain uses of your information
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link or by contacting us directly
- If you have a membership account through Memberful, you may be able to view, update, or delete certain account information directly within your Memberful account dashboard. For additional requests regarding your membership data, you can also contact us at jessica@theforkedspoon.com.
To exercise these rights, contact us at jessica@theforkedspoon.com.
ANONYMOUS & AGGREGATED DATA
We may share anonymous or aggregated information (which cannot be used to identify you) with partners or advertisers for analysis, research, or marketing purposes.
PUBLICLY VISIBLE INFORMATION
If you leave a comment or create a user profile, your chosen username and profile details may be visible to other users or site visitors. Your email address will never be publicly displayed.
SECURITY
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, but please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us so that we can review and delete the information as appropriate.
SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Please do not submit sensitive personal data (such as Social Security numbers, health information, or political/religious beliefs) through the Website.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, with the “last updated” date below. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact jessica@theforkedspoon.com.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 18, 2026.
Terms of Service
Our Terms of Service explain your rights and responsibilities when using The Forked Spoon, including memberships, user comments, and dispute resolution. For the full, current Terms, visit our dedicated Terms of Service page.
Comment and Review Policy
We welcome honest comments, questions, recipe ratings, and feedback from readers, including constructive criticism and negative reviews based on a real experience with the recipe.
To keep The Forked Spoon helpful, trustworthy, and respectful, comments, reviews, and ratings may be moderated before publication and may take time to appear. We may edit, remove, or decline to publish comments, reviews, or ratings that are spam, abusive, offensive, misleading, unrelated to the recipe, submitted repeatedly, submitted under false or suspicious information, appear to be submitted in bad faith, or otherwise violate our Terms of Service.
We do not remove comments, reviews, or ratings simply because they are negative. Respectful, relevant, good-faith feedback is welcome and may be published, whether positive or negative.
For the full policy, please see our Terms of Service.
This Comment and Review Policy was last updated on May 6, 2026.
Copyright Notice ©
© 2011-2026 Jessica Randhawa and The Forked Spoon LLC. Unless otherwise noted, the original content published on The Forked Spoon, including original written content, photographs, videos, graphics, recipe headnotes, original instruction wording, logos, trade dress, page design, selection, coordination, arrangement, and other creative materials protected by applicable intellectual-property laws, is owned by Jessica Randhawa, The Forked Spoon LLC, our licensors, or used with permission.
Except as expressly authorized in writing by The Forked Spoon LLC or permitted by applicable law, no substantial portion of The Forked Spoon’s protected content may be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, publicly displayed, modified, adapted, translated, scraped, harvested, commercially exploited, used to create derivative works, sold, licensed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.
This restriction includes, without limitation, full recipe pages as presented on the Site, photographs, articles, videos, graphics, original instruction wording, metadata, page layouts, and compilations.
Nothing in this Copyright Notice grants any ownership interest, license, or other right to use The Forked Spoon’s protected content, trademarks, service marks, logos, trade dress, or other proprietary materials except as expressly authorized in writing.
This notice applies only to original expression protected by applicable copyright law. It does not claim copyright in recipe ideas, ingredient lists, basic cooking methods, facts, or other material that is not protected by law.
The Forked Spoon makes reasonable efforts to create original content, provide attribution where appropriate, and respect the intellectual-property rights of others. If you believe content on this site infringes your copyright or omits appropriate attribution, please contact us through our Contact page with the relevant URL and supporting details.
For permissions or licensing inquiries, please contact The Forked Spoon LLC through our Contact page.
This Copyright Notice was last updated on June 18, 2026.
Accessibility Statement
The Forked Spoon LLC is committed to making The Forked Spoon website accessible and usable for as many people as possible. We are continually working to improve the user experience for everyone and to support relevant accessibility standards.
MEASURES TO SUPPORT ACCESSIBILITY
The Forked Spoon takes the following measures to support accessibility:
- Regularly reviews the website for accessibility issues.
- Uses tools such as Google Lighthouse and WebAIM to help identify potential accessibility barriers.
- Works with our website development team when accessibility issues are identified.
- Adds descriptive alt text to images where appropriate.
- Provides closed captioning on videos when available.
- Maintains a consistent and predictable website layout.
- Works to improve readable text contrast, keyboard navigation, and overall usability.
CONFORMANCE STATUS
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
The Forked Spoon is working toward substantial conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. While we strive to make the website accessible, some parts of the site may not fully conform to these standards at all times, especially as content, plugins, advertisements, third-party tools, and website features change.
Third-Party Content and Services
The Forked Spoon may include third-party tools, embedded content, advertisements, affiliate links, videos, social media features, plugins, and other services that we do not fully control. While we work to maintain an accessible experience, some third-party content or features may not fully meet accessibility standards.
FEEDBACK
We welcome feedback from all users as we continue to improve the accessibility of The Forked Spoon. Please let us know if you encounter an accessibility barrier on the website:
Email: jessica@theforkedspoon.com
When contacting us, please include the page URL, a description of the issue, and any assistive technology or browser information that may help us understand and address the problem.
We review accessibility feedback and make reasonable efforts to respond or address reported barriers when appropriate.
ASSESSMENT APPROACH
The Forked Spoon assesses accessibility through a combination of self-evaluation, automated tools, manual review, user feedback, and support from website and SEO professionals. Tools and resources we may use include Google Lighthouse, WebAIM, and similar accessibility testing resources.
We also work with third-party website, technical, and SEO partners, including NerdPress, CultivateWP, and Media Wyse, who may help identify, review, or address website issues that affect usability, performance, accessibility, search visibility, or the overall reader experience.
This Accessibility Statement was last updated on June 18, 2026.
Nutrition & Medical Disclaimer
The content published on The Forked Spoon, including recipes, articles, videos, social-media posts, newsletters, and downloadable materials, is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Reading or interacting with this website does not establish a physician-patient, dietitian-client, or other professional-client relationship with Jessica Randhawa, The Forked Spoon LLC, or anyone working on behalf of the site.
Consult Qualified Professionals
Always seek the advice of your physician, registered dietitian, or other qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition, allergy, intolerance, prescribed diet, or dietary change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this site.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition information, when provided, may be calculated using WP Recipe Maker’s nutrition-calculation feature, which uses the Spoonacular Food API. Nutrition facts are estimates only and may vary based on ingredient brands, portion sizes, measurement accuracy, substitutions, and preparation methods.
For precise dietary needs, use your preferred nutrition calculator or consult a qualified nutrition professional.
Allergy & Dietary Suitability
Ingredients, product formulations, and labels can change without notice. We cannot guarantee that any recipe is free from allergens, cross-contact, or ingredients that may not be appropriate for your individual dietary needs.
You are responsible for reviewing current product labels and determining whether a recipe is safe and suitable for your allergies, intolerances, medical conditions, or dietary requirements.
Food Safety
Cooking times and temperatures are provided as general guidance. Readers are responsible for safely handling, cooking, cooling, storing, reheating, and serving food, including using a food thermometer to confirm safe internal temperatures when appropriate.
Affiliate & Sponsored Content
Some posts may include affiliate links or sponsored partnerships, which are disclosed where applicable. These relationships do not influence our recipe-testing standards or editorial conclusions.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Forked Spoon LLC, Jessica Randhawa, Aaron Randhawa, and those working on behalf of the site are not liable for loss, injury, or damage arising from the use of, reliance on, or inability to use information published on this site.
For questions about this disclaimer, please contact us.
This Nutrition & Medical Disclaimer was last updated on June 18, 2026.
Ethics Policy
The Forked Spoon is independently owned and operated by Jessica and Aaron Randhawa. Jessica and Aaron retain final editorial responsibility for the content published on the site, including recipe development, photography, editorial updates, corrections, and partnerships.
We aim to publish recipes, articles, and recommendations that are accurate, useful, clearly presented, and created with home cooks in mind. Sponsored content, affiliate links, and other material relationships are clearly disclosed where applicable.
Advertising, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships do not determine our recipe-testing standards or editorial conclusions. We may work with a dedicated team and outside service providers, but final editorial responsibility remains with Jessica and Aaron.
When we identify an error or receive credible information that warrants review, we may update or correct content as appropriate. For more information, please see our Corrections Policy and Cultural Respect and Editorial Diversity Policy.
This Ethics Policy was last updated on June 18, 2026.
Corrections Policy
At The Forked Spoon, we strive to provide accurate, helpful, and reliable recipe content. Recipes, articles, and other site content may be updated over time to improve clarity, reflect new information, correct errors, update photographs, add helpful tips, or improve the reader experience.
If we identify an error, or if a potential error is brought to our attention by a reader, we review it and make updates or corrections when appropriate. Corrections may include fixing ingredient amounts, instructions, cooking times, nutrition information, typographical errors, links, images, or other content that could affect clarity or accuracy.
Significant updates or corrections may be noted within the post when helpful to readers. Minor edits, formatting changes, image updates, grammar fixes, and routine improvements may be made without a separate correction note.
For internal recordkeeping, The Forked Spoon may retain prior versions of content through WordPress revisions, backups, or other archival tools. These records are used for editorial review and site maintenance and may not be publicly available.
If you believe you have found an error, please contact us at jessica@theforkedspoon.com.
This Corrections Policy was last updated on May 6, 2026.
Actionable Feedback Policy
The Forked Spoon welcomes good-faith feedback from readers. Feedback can help us identify potential factual errors, clarify recipe instructions, improve recipe content, address technical or accessibility barriers, and improve the overall reader experience.
How to Share Feedback
For questions or suggestions about a specific recipe, please leave a comment on the relevant recipe post. This allows us to answer in a place where other home cooks may benefit from the same information.
For general feedback, technical issues, or other non-recipe matters, please contact us through our Contact page or by email at jessica@theforkedspoon.com.
If you believe you have found a potential factual error, please review our Corrections Policy. If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please contact us through our Contact page or by email at jessica@theforkedspoon.com. You can also review our Accessibility Statement.
How Feedback Is Reviewed
We may review feedback and, when appropriate, use it to clarify instructions, correct errors, update content, improve website functionality, or make other meaningful improvements.
Final editorial decisions for The Forked Spoon are made by Jessica and Aaron Randhawa. Because we receive a high volume of messages, we cannot guarantee an individual response, publication of a comment, or a change based on every submission.
Public comments, ratings, and reviews are handled in accordance with our Comment and Review Policy. Personal information submitted through feedback channels is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
This Actionable Feedback Policy was last updated on June 18, 2026.
Cultural Respect and Editorial Diversity Policy
The Forked Spoon shares recipes inspired by a wide range of cuisines, ingredients, cooking traditions, travel experiences, and personal memories. We aim to approach recipes with respect, accuracy, and curiosity, especially when a dish is rooted in a specific culture, region, or tradition.
Travel has played an important role in how we learn about food. When possible, we research recipes through firsthand experiences, including visiting markets, restaurants, farms, cooking classes, and local food communities in the countries and regions that inspire our content. These experiences help us better understand ingredients, techniques, flavors, and the cultural context behind the dishes we share.
When appropriate, we research the background of a recipe, explain its origins or influences, and credit outside sources of inspiration. Some recipes on The Forked Spoon are traditional, while others are adaptations created for the home cook using accessible ingredients and methods. We do our best to make that distinction clear.
Our editorial approach includes a range of culinary perspectives, recipe styles, and cultural influences. We value respectful representation, clear attribution, firsthand experience, and reader feedback that helps us improve cultural context, ingredient accuracy, terminology, preparation methods, or sourcing.
If we identify an error or omission, we may update the post to improve clarity, accuracy, attribution, or context.
This policy was last updated on May 6, 2026.
Trademark Notice ®
The Forked Spoon® name and logo are registered trademarks of The Forked Spoon LLC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
These registrations help protect our brand identity, including the name, logo, and related marks used in connection with The Forked Spoon. Unauthorized use of our registered trademarks, branding, logos, or confusingly similar marks is not permitted without prior written permission, except as allowed by law.
All other trademarks, logos, and brand names appearing on this website are the property of their respective owners.
This Trademark Notice was last updated on June 16, 2026.
