Important cooking disclaimer
At The Zeal of the Chefs, we do not teach cooking with:
- Alcoholic drinks or beverages
- Pork or pork products
- Other ingredients that do not meet our cooking standards
When a recipe normally uses one of these ingredients, we may suggest a different option instead.
Why?
Some of these products may have health or safety concerns, such as:
- Alcohol can affect judgment and coordination.
- Drinking alcohol regularly can lead to addiction.
- Alcohol may increase the risk of liver problems and some cancers.
- Eating a lot of processed meat may increase certain health risks.
- Raw or undercooked pork can carry harmful bacteria or parasites.
Learn more
We want our readers to understand why we choose not to use certain ingredients.
Coming soon: articles about health, food safety, better ingredient choices, and alternatives you can use in recipes.
This information is for general education and is not medical advice.