At Daily Real Food, transparency and trust are central to everything we publish. This page explains how we earn money through affiliate relationships, including our participation in the Amazon Associates Program, and what that means for the content you read here.
What affiliate relationships mean
Some of the links on Daily Real Food are affiliate links. That means when you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These commissions help support our work — from recipe development and testing to photography and site upkeep — so we can keep creating reliable, practical content about real food.
Amazon Associates and other programs
Daily Real Food participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We also work with other reputable affiliate networks and brand partner programs. These relationships allow us to link directly to products we mention so you can find them easily.
How commissions are earned
- Tracking links: Affiliate links include tracking information that records when a purchase results from a click originating on our site.
- Qualifying purchases: Commissions are paid only on purchases that meet the partner’s terms (for example, within a set referral window or on qualifying items).
- No extra cost to you: Any commission we earn comes from the retailer’s marketing budget, not from additional charges to you.
Editorial independence and our recommendations
We are committed to honest, useful recommendations. Earning a commission does not influence our editorial judgment. Our team of recipe developers, writers, and testers evaluates products based on real-world use, practical performance, and value — not on whether a link will generate revenue. When we recommend a product, that recommendation reflects our assessment and experience.
Other forms of compensation
Occasionally we may receive free products, samples, or compensation from brands for review or collaboration. When that happens, we disclose the relationship in the relevant article. Regardless of how a product arrives to us, any review or mention reflects our honest opinion and, where applicable, real testing.
Additional notes
- Sponsored content: Sponsored posts are clearly labeled so you can distinguish them from editorial content.
- Links and ads: You may see display ads, native ads, or product widgets that are also part of monetization; these are separate from editorial endorsements.
- Questions about transparency: We aim to be clear about our relationships on each relevant page and in any post where a product or brand is featured.
We appreciate your support — whether you’re reading, sharing, or purchasing through our links. That support helps Daily Real Food continue to publish thoughtful, practical guidance on cooking, real ingredients, and everyday food decisions.