About Skillet & Story

Our Mission

Cook better at home with dependable, cozy dishes and clear guidance.

• Teach practical skills—timing, texture cues, and safe substitutions.
• Keep ingredients accessible and affordable.
• Offer adjustments for dietary needs whenever feasible.

Editorial & Testing Standards

Quality controls we apply to every post.

1. Research & planning. We review traditional methods and modern shortcuts, then draft test notes.
2. Kitchen testing. Each dish is cooked at least twice by the primary author using home equipment.
3. Cross-test & timing. An editor verifies times, yields, and doneness cues.
4. Photos & clarity edits. We shoot process or finished shots; we rewrite until steps are skimmable.
5. Nutritional estimate. When provided, it’s automatically calculated and may vary by brand and portion.
6. Post-publish maintenance. We review comments, add FAQs, and retest seasonally when needed.

Corrections: If you spot an error, contact us on the contact page. We correct factual issues promptly and note significant changes in the post.

Ingredients, Measurements & Equipment

• Measurements. We use U.S. cups/teaspoons and grams when precision matters. Salt defaults to kosher unless noted.
• Ingredient swaps. We list tested substitutions in the post. Unlisted swaps may change texture or timing.
• Pan sizes & ovens. Standard home ovens are assumed. If convection or air fryer settings differ, we note it.
• Food safety. Temperature cues are cited for meats and custards where relevant.

Accessibility & Community

We want everyone to feel welcome and supported.

• Step photos and bullet steps where useful for visual learners.
• Alt text on images and sensible link labels.
• Comment guidelines: be kind, stay on topic, and share what worked. We remove abusive or promotional posts.

How Skillet & Story Is Funded

Transparency helps you evaluate our guidance.

• Display ads. We partner with Ezoic to place ads. Ad placement does not influence editorial choices.
• Affiliate links. Some posts include links to tools or ingredients. If you buy through a link, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
• Sponsorships. Any paid partnership is clearly labeled at the top of the post. We only feature products we would use ourselves.

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Meet the Team

A tiny crew dedicated to clarity, testing, and dependable results.

Megan

Editor & Author

Guides testing and voice. She also writes feature pieces on special dishes—seasonal standouts and reader-requested classics.

Posts by Megan

Elizabeth

Author

Writes Breakfast, Baking, and Soups—bright mornings, cozy bakes, and hearty bowls with clear, repeatable steps.

Posts by Elizabeth

Ashley

Author

Covers Dinners and Lunch—one-pan wins, slow-cooker staples, and bold flavor that fits busy days.

Posts by Ashley

Ava

Photographer & Author

Leads our visuals and writes on Appetizers and Drinks—clean step cues, inviting sips, and party-ready bites.

Posts by Ava

Contact, Media & Reuse

• Contact us: Use the contact form for questions, corrections, or partnership ideas.
• Press: Need quotes or images? Reach out on the contact page with “Press” in the subject.
• Photo usage: One image may be used with a do-follow link back to the original post; no full post republication.

Frequently Asked Questions