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Where do Foodista recipes come from?
Can I copy or re-use recipes and other content from Foodista?

What is the Foodista definition of 'Food?'

I don't want anyone to edit my recipe. Is that possible?

How do I edit a page?

How do I name my recipe?

How do I delete a recipe?
My recipe has multiple parts. How should I enter it?

Where do you get your pictures?

Can I list a brand named product as an ingredient?

Will you have unit and temperature conversions in the future?

What is the 'Widget' section about?

How do I earn badges?

I didn't receive a badge I was supposed to receive. How do I get it?

I know of some great blogs that I'd like to recommend to be featured on your homepage. How can I submit them?

Can I nominate my own blog to be featured?

How do I delete my account on Foodista?

I forgot my password on Foodista. How can I access it?

How do I reset my password?

How can I subscribe (or unsubscribe) from Foodista emails?

Can I send you a product for review?

 

Where do Foodista recipes come from?
Our database is developed from user submissions and through an automated crawl of the Web. Many start out as basic recipes and then become more complete as individuals edit and add missing information.

Can I copy or re-use recipes and other content from Foodista?
Please do! Our only requirement is that you give us credit by linking to us. We value openness and sharing, so our content is provided under one of the least restrictive creative commons attribution licenses. For Internet re-publishing, a direct link back to the page AND prominent text stating the material came from "Foodista.com – The Cooking Encyclopedia Everyone Can Edit" satisfies our attribution requirement. For offline distribution, prominent attribution to "Foodista.com - The Cooking Encyclopedia Everyone Can Edit" will suffice.

What is the Foodista definition of 'Food'
In the Foodista database,"foods" are the most basic ingredients, either as they come from nature or preparations that are very difficult to produce in the average home kitchen. Another way to think of it, is if you can find a recipe for it, then it shouldn't be listed as a food. Examples of foods include: Apples, Salt, Cheddar Cheese, Pork Chops, and Vodka.

I don't want anyone to edit my recipe. Is that possible?
No, only you (and Foodista staff) can edit your recipe.

How do I name my recipe?
Be as descriptive and brief as possible. Maybe your corn bread recipe has buttermilk and none of the others do, so naming it "Buttermilk Corn Bread" will catch the eyes of readers versus "Corn Bread 2". After you submit a recipe, you can go to the edit page to add "other names" to help people find your recipe.

How do I delete a recipe?
We currently do not offer users the ability to delete recipes, but should you need to delete one, please contact us.

My recipe has multiple parts. How should I enter it?
List all the ingredients in the order you would use them, then describe the different parts in the steps section. You can also describe the different timing or ways of preparing in the "About Recipe" section. Another option is to add a separate recipe and include that recipe title as an ingredient (for example, you could list "Tomato Sauce" as an ingredient for making "Pizza").

Where do you get your pictures?
Many are added by our community members. We also get a number of images from the Flickr Creative Commons.

Can I list a brand named product as an ingredient?
Sure, but since many brands aren't available worldwide, we'd prefer if you used a generic description of the ingredient, like "Hot Sauce"' instead of "Tabasco."

Will you have unit and temperature conversions in the future?
Yes, we're working on more ways around structured data such as this. Stay tuned...

What is the 'Widget' section about?
We've discontinued our widget system for now, but will let you know if we do plan to bring them back at some point.

How do I earn badges?
We've discontinued our badge system for now, but will let you know if we do plan to bring them back at some point.

I didn't receive a badge I was supposed to receive. How do I get it?
We are no longer supporting badges. Sorry :(

I know of some great blogs that I'd like to recommend to be featured on your homepage. How can I submit them?
To nominate blogs, please contact us.

Can I nominate my own blog to be featured?
Yes, you can!

How do I delete my account on Foodista?
Please contact us and we will delete your account for you. We're sorry to see you go :(

I forgot my password on Foodista. How can I access it?
On the Sign In page, click the tab that says "Request new password." Still having trouble? Contact us and we will reset it for you.

How do I reset my password?
On your profile page, under "Settings" click "Edit your account settings."

How can I subscribe (or unsubscribe) from Foodista emails? 
On your profile page, click "Edit your account settings," then choose "Yes" (or "No) to receive emails from Foodista.

Can I send you a product for review?
Yes you may, however there is no guarantee that we will write about, promote, or endorse your product. Our mailing address is 24 Roy St, Ste 210 Seattle, WA 98109.

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