Last Updated: May, 2026
General Information Only
The content on BatchAndGather, including recipes, cooking techniques, batch cooking systems, food safety guidance, equipment recommendations, and operational frameworks, is published for general informational and educational purposes.
It is based on my personal professional experience in food service operations and my ongoing testing in a home kitchen context. It is not a substitute for advice from a licensed nutritionist, registered dietitian, food safety professional, or other qualified specialist for your specific situation, health needs, or dietary requirements.
Use the information on this site as a starting point, not a final word. When in doubt about food safety, consult the FDA/USDA, or a qualified food safety professional.
Nutrition Information and Scope
The nutrition facts displayed on our recipe cards are estimates, calculated automatically by a third-party tool based on the ingredients and quantities entered for each recipe. They are not lab-tested and should be treated as general guidance, not precise dietary measurement.
A few things worth knowing about how these numbers are generated. The tool matches ingredient names to a standard database, which means specific brands are substituted with generic equivalents. Estimates can also vary based on the exact cut of meat, the size of produce, the brand of pantry items, and how closely your portioning matches ours. Recipes with flexible quantities - "to taste," "a splash," or "1 medium" - are interpreted by the tool's best guess.
This site, its content, videos, and any related materials are about cooking and food systems, not nutrition counseling. Victor Eskew is not a registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist, or medical professional. He may reference the nutritional qualities of foods or ingredients, share personal experiences with diet and health, or discuss products he uses - but these references are informational and reflect personal opinion and experience, not professional advice.
If you are managing a medical condition, pregnancy, food allergies, specific dietary needs, or any other situation that requires precise nutritional or medical guidance, please consult a registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist, physician, or other qualified healthcare provider. Our content is not a substitute for that care, and we recommend treating it accordingly.
No Guarantees on Results
Cooking results vary. Ingredient quality, equipment calibration, elevation, technique, and individual kitchen conditions all affect outcomes. I publish recipes and systems that work based on my testing and professional experience, but I cannot guarantee identical results in every kitchen.
If something doesn't work the way the page says it should, tell me through the Contact page. That's how the content gets better.
Food Safety
Food safety guidance on this site is cross-referenced against established standards including FDA and USDA guidelines. However, I am not a licensed food safety inspector or certified food scientist. Temperature recommendations, storage timelines, and handling guidance are provided in good faith based on professional experience and published standards, but you are responsible for verifying critical food safety decisions against current regulatory guidance for your jurisdiction.
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Products
BatchAndGather participates in the Amazon Associates program and may participate in other affiliate programs. Some links on this site are affiliate links, if you click one and make a qualifying purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
I only recommend products and equipment I've personally used or that meet the standards I'd apply in a professional kitchen. That said, I cannot control third-party pricing, availability, quality control, or changes to product formulations after I've written about them. Always review product details directly with the manufacturer or retailer before purchasing.
For full details, see the Affiliate Disclosure page.
External Links
This site may link to third-party websites for reference or additional reading. Those links are provided as a convenience. I don't control external sites and I'm not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. A link is not an endorsement.
AI-Generated Content and Imagery
I use AI writing tools to assist with drafting and structuring content, under my direction and subject to my professional review. Nothing publishes without my judgment on it first.
Imagery on this site is a mix. Some featured images and decorative photography are AI-generated using Midjourney; others are my own photographs taken during recipe testing and development. As I continue testing and re-photographing recipes, my own photography is gradually replacing AI imagery across the site - so the mix shifts over time, with newer and re-tested recipes more likely to show real food from my kitchen.
Process photos, equipment shots, and behind-the-scenes imagery used to demonstrate technique are generally my own.
Full details on how AI is used on this site are available on the Editorial Policy page.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BatchAndGather and Victor Eskew are not liable for any loss, injury, or damage arising from your use of or reliance on the content published on this site, including but not limited to cooking results, food safety outcomes, equipment purchases, or third-party content accessed through links on this site.
Changes to This Disclaimer
This disclaimer may be updated as the site evolves. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised disclaimer.
Questions
If you have questions about anything on this page, reach me through the Contact page.