About Wholesome Mood

Our Mission

Help you cook feel-good meals at home with reliable recipes and calm, clear guidance.

• Share cozy, everyday recipes that work for real life—not just special occasions.
• Keep ingredients accessible, budget-friendly, and easy to find in a regular grocery store.
• Offer make-ahead tips, storage notes, and swaps whenever they’ve been properly tested.

Editorial & Testing Standards

How we keep Wholesome Mood recipes dependable.

1. Research & planning. Ava reviews classic versions and newer shortcuts, then drafts testing notes before cooking.
2. Kitchen testing. Each recipe is cooked at least twice in a regular home kitchen using standard equipment.
3. Timing & doneness cues. Instructions include visual cues (golden edges, bubbly centers, internal temps) where helpful.
4. Clarity edits & photos. Steps are rewritten until they’re skimmable, with photos of the finished dish and process when useful.
5. Nutritional info. When included, it’s an estimate from a calculator and may vary by brand, substitutions, and portion size.
6. Post-publish updates. Reader questions help guide edits, added tips, and occasional re-tests.

Corrections: If you notice an error or something confusing, please reach out via the contact page. Factual issues are corrected promptly and any major changes may be noted in the post.

Ingredients, Measurements & Equipment

• Measurements. Recipes generally use U.S. cups/spoons; grams may be added when precision matters.
• Ingredient swaps. Only substitutions that have been tested in Ava’s kitchen are recommended in the post. Unlisted swaps might change texture, flavor, or cook time.
• Ovens & pans. Times are written for standard home ovens. If convection or air fryer settings differ, they’re noted.
• Food safety. When relevant, you’ll see internal temperature cues for meats, eggs, and custards.

Accessibility & Community

Wholesome Mood is meant to feel welcoming, calm, and supportive.

• Step-by-step instructions and bullet points to make recipes easy to skim on a busy night.
• Thoughtful alt text on images and clear link labels where possible.
• Comment policy: be kind, stay on topic, and share what worked for you. Abusive, spammy, or promotional comments may be removed.

How Wholesome Mood Is Funded

Transparency helps you evaluate any recommendations.

• Display ads. Wholesome Mood may use display ads to help keep the content free to access. Ad placement does not decide which recipes are published.
• Affiliate links. Some posts may include affiliate links to tools or ingredients Ava actually uses. If you buy through a link, a small commission may be earned at no extra cost to you.
• Sponsorships. Any sponsored content will be clearly labeled at the top of the post. Products must still fit the feel-good, practical approach of Wholesome Mood.

For more details, see the Privacy Policy.

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Meet the Team

A small crew of home cooks and editors focused on clarity, comfort, and dependable results.

Ava

Founder & Editor

Creates and edits most recipes, focusing on clear instructions, cozy flavors, and realistic timing.

Posts by Ava

Madison

Author

Focuses on weeknight-friendly meals and make-ahead ideas that suit busy routines.

Posts by Madison

Karen

Editor

Polishes instructions, checks timings, and helps ensure every recipe reads clearly.

Posts by Karen

Ellen

Author

Loves baking and sweet treats, with an emphasis on simple steps and repeatable results.

Posts by Ellen

Contact, Media & Reuse

• Contact: Use the contact form for recipe questions, feedback, or collaboration ideas.
• Press: For quotes or images, reach out via the contact form and mention “Press” in your message.
• Photo usage: You may share one photo with a clear, do-follow link back to the original recipe. Please don’t republish full posts.

Frequently Asked Questions