Last Updated: January 15, 2025
The Important Stuff We Need to Say Upfront
We love sharing cottage cheese recipes and cooking tips, but there are some important things you should know before diving into our content. This disclaimer helps protect both you and us by setting clear expectations.
General Information Purpose
Educational Content Only: Everything on AllCottageСheese.com is for educational and entertainment purposes. We’re passionate home cooks and food enthusiasts sharing what we’ve learned, not medical professionals, certified nutritionists, or food scientists.
Personal Experience Sharing: Our recipes, tips, and advice come from our personal experience, testing, and research. What works in our kitchens might need adjustment in yours, and that’s completely normal.
Not Professional Advice: Nothing we share should replace advice from qualified professionals – whether that’s nutritionists, doctors, or certified food safety experts.
Food & Nutrition-Specific Disclaimers
Nutritional Information Accuracy: We calculate nutritional information using reliable databases and tools, but these are estimates. Actual nutrition content varies based on:
- Specific brands of cottage cheese and other ingredients
- Preparation methods and portion sizes
- Natural variations in dairy products
- Any substitutions or modifications you make
Individual Dietary Needs: We’re not qualified to provide personalized nutrition advice. If you have specific dietary requirements, health conditions, or nutritional goals, please consult with a registered dietitian or healthcare provider.
Cottage Cheese Variations: Different brands and types of cottage cheese (full-fat, low-fat, small curd, large curd, organic, etc.) can significantly affect recipe outcomes and nutritional content. We’ll specify when it matters, but experimentation may be needed.
Allergy & Sensitivity Warnings: While we note common allergens in our recipes, we cannot guarantee our content is safe for people with specific food allergies or sensitivities. Always check ingredient labels and manufacturing processes if you have serious allergies.
No Professional Relationship
No Doctor-Patient Relationship: Reading our content doesn’t create any professional relationship between us. We’re not your nutritionists, doctors, or certified dietary counselors.
No Personalized Advice: Our responses to comments and emails are general information sharing, not personalized professional advice tailored to your specific situation.
Healthcare Consultation: For questions about how cottage cheese or any foods fit into your specific health situation, please consult qualified healthcare professionals who know your medical history.
Results Not Guaranteed
Recipe Outcomes: We test our recipes extensively, but cooking involves many variables we can’t control:
- Your specific ingredients and their freshness
- Equipment differences (ovens, mixers, measuring tools)
- Environmental factors (altitude, humidity, temperature)
- Personal skill level and cooking experience
- Taste preferences and expectations
Individual Results May Vary: What works perfectly for us might need adjustments in your kitchen. This is normal and part of the cooking learning process.
No Perfect Results Promise: We can’t guarantee every recipe will turn out exactly as shown in photos or as described. Cooking is part art, part science, and part happy accident.
Food Safety Responsibility
Your Kitchen, Your Responsibility: We include food safety notes when relevant, but you’re responsible for following safe food handling practices:
- Proper storage temperatures and timeframes
- Safe cooking temperatures for proteins
- Clean preparation surfaces and utensils
- Checking expiration dates and ingredient quality
Cottage Cheese Handling: Cottage cheese is a perishable dairy product. Always check expiration dates, store properly, and trust your senses. When in doubt, throw it out.
Dietary Restrictions: If you have food allergies, intolerances, or medical dietary restrictions, verify all ingredients and preparation methods independently. We can’t account for every possible dietary need or restriction.
External Links & Recommendations
Third-Party Content: We sometimes link to other websites, products, or services that we find helpful. We don’t control these external sites and can’t be responsible for their content, accuracy, or policies.
Product Recommendations: When we recommend specific brands or products, it’s based on our personal experience. Results may vary, and we’re not responsible if you have different experiences with recommended products.
Affiliate Relationships: If we ever include affiliate links (we’ll clearly disclose them), your purchase decisions are entirely your own. We only recommend products we actually use and believe in.
Content Accuracy & Updates
Evolving Information: Food science, nutrition research, and cooking techniques evolve. Information that’s accurate today might be updated tomorrow as we learn new things.
Best Efforts: We research our content carefully and test our recipes thoroughly, but we’re human and mistakes happen. If you notice errors, please let us know so we can correct them.
No Guarantee of Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we can’t guarantee that all information is completely error-free, up-to-date, or suitable for every situation.
Regular Updates: We periodically update our content based on new information, reader feedback, and additional testing. Check back occasionally for recipe improvements and clarifications.
Health Claims & Benefits
General Information Only: When we discuss cottage cheese’s nutritional benefits (protein content, probiotics, etc.), we’re sharing general information from reliable sources, not making medical claims about specific health outcomes.
Individual Health Needs: Everyone’s body responds differently to foods. What provides health benefits for some people might not have the same effects for others.
Medical Conditions: If you have specific health conditions (diabetes, heart disease, digestive issues, etc.), consult your healthcare provider about how cottage cheese fits into your diet plan.
Weight Management: While cottage cheese can be part of healthy eating patterns, we’re not qualified to provide weight loss advice or guarantee any specific outcomes related to weight management.
Age-Appropriate Content
General Audience: Our content is designed for adults and teenagers who cook. While cottage cheese recipes can be family-friendly, adult supervision is recommended for young children in the kitchen.
Kitchen Safety: Cooking involves potential hazards (hot stoves, sharp knives, food allergies). Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring children’s safety when preparing our recipes.
Contact for Clarifications
General Questions: [email protected]
Recipe Clarifications: [email protected]
(Lily handles specific recipe questions and cooking troubleshooting)
Disclaimer Questions: [email protected]
(Elsie personally responds to questions about this disclaimer)
Mail: All Cottage Cheese
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Vermont, United States
The Bottom Line
We genuinely want to help you discover amazing cottage cheese recipes and enjoy cooking more. This disclaimer exists to set realistic expectations and protect everyone involved.
When in doubt about anything – recipes, ingredients, dietary suitability, or safety – please ask qualified professionals or contact us directly for clarification.
Our goal is your success and safety in the kitchen, and we’re always happy to help clarify anything that seems unclear.