Lori Lange (aka “RecipeGirl”) left the elementary school classroom in 2005 to start RecipeGirl.com, which houses over 2,500 original and adapted recipes. Lori now spends her days developing recipes and photographing food for companies, websites and publications, such as Pepperidge Farm, Sam’s Club and Betty Crocker, as well as creating original recipes and themed menus to add to RecipeGirl.com. She is a recipe & video contributor to the online cooking series, Good Bite, and she has contributed to the cookbooks Junior League of San Diego: California Sol Food and Blog Aid for Haiti. Lori was a judge alongside Paula Deen in the Real Women of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cook Off in Savannah, GA in 2010.
How is RecipeGirl.com different than other recipe sites?
Only RecipeGirl enters the recipes (her favorites.) Users aren’t allowed to submit recipes on their own (sorry), but you certainly can email Lori to tell her about something fabulous that you think she should know about. So you won’t find 25 apple pie recipes and 18 versions of chicken parmesan… Just the best ones (as viewed by RecipeGirl and her Readers) are posted.
Where do the recipes come from?
Recipes on the site are either original (created by Lori), family recipes, or have been adapted from magazines, cookbooks, newspapers, and blogs.
Are all of the recipes on the site tried and true?
Not all, but many are tried and true favorites. Sometimes a recipe just sounds really delicious, so it’s added to the site with the intent to try later.
Would you say that the recipes are on the more gourmet/complicated side?
No. Basic knowledge about cooking and ingredients is helpful, but other than that, Lori has had no culinary schooling and you shouldn’t need any either to prepare the recipes on the site.
Who takes the photographs on the site, and what type of equipment is used?
RecipeGirl is the chief food photographer and food stylist. The camera of the moment is a Canon EOS 40D.
Can I advertise on the site?
Perhaps. RecipeGirl.com will consider offers to advertise, but is very selective about sponsors. Click the advertising link in the sidebar for more information on sponsoring this site. Text links are not considered & link exchanges are out of the question.
Can I send RecipeGirl a cookbook or food product to highlight and review on the site?
Cookbook, possibly. Lori may enjoy reading, preparing a recipe and reviewing a new cookbook (not guaranteed). RecipeGirl will not accept free product in an exchange for a review, but if you’re welcome to send your product along for sampling. Lori will discuss it on the site if she feels the product is worthy of talking about. Send RecipeGirl an email via the contact link, and she will be happy to provide a mailing address to send items for product review. Review on the site is not guaranteed.
Will RecipeGirl do Product Giveaways?
Not often. If the product is a really good one (like a cookbook or a unique cooking item), or if the Giveaway is something she thinks her readers would be excited about, she’ll consider doing a giveaway. Use the contact link to inquire.
