Community Guidelines – Engagement Positive
Welcome to Glisusomena, where culinary enthusiasm meets global flavor, and every conversation is a chance to share, learn, and savor something new. We’re here because we love food — its stories, its roots, its transformations — and we want to connect with others who feel the same. Whether you’re a home cook, a recipe explorer, or a flavor chaser, these community guidelines help us stay in step with the values that make this a place you’ll want to return to often.
Founded by Velmira Orvellan in the heart of Graham, Texas, Glisusomena began with a simple idea: that shared meals and shared stories build better communities. Our goal is to engage culinary thinkers everywhere in meaningful, respectful dialogue about cooking techniques, flavor traditions, and the global rhythms behind the simplest bites. These guidelines are our recipe for making sure that the creative spark never gets lost in noise — and that every voice is heard and valued.
A Taste of Our Values
Just like a good dish starts with solid ingredients, a strong community begins with core values. Here’s what makes Glisusomena more than just a place for chatting about food — it’s a place to build connection through kitchens, cultures, and curiosity:
- Respect: Every recipe has a home, every voice has a story. We listen, we appreciate, and we learn — even when tastes differ.
- Genuine sharing: Share real experiences and give credit where it’s due — from family members to global chefs to that food blog that saved dinner last Tuesday.
- Cultural curiosity: Explore without appropriating. Ask thoughtful questions and celebrate cuisines within their rich heritage.
- Supportive feedback: Notes are welcome — if they help us all get just a bit better at what we love to do. Think of criticism as seasoning. A little goes a long way.
- Inclusivity: Whether you’re swapping spices you’ve sourced locally or drawing on traditions passed down through generations, your voice belongs here.
Most of all, we believe food is for sharing — and this applies to the ideas behind it too. Curiosity is on the menu every day at Glisusomena, and the conversation is always open.
How We Interact
Conversations here should be like great kitchen banter — respectful, collaborative, maybe a little playful, but never at anyone’s expense. Whether you’re offering suggestions for fermented sauces or asking about regional twists on a classic roast, we encourage thoughtful curiosity and positive energy. Here’s our recipe for engaging well with others:
- When offering advice, be clear, kind, and practical.
- Keep cultural context in mind when discussing regional recipes or traditional foods.
- Always credit inspirations — whether it came from your grandmother’s notebook or your favorite test kitchen channel.
- Welcome all: novice cooks, experimental bakers, seasoned spice fanatics — every perspective adds flavor.
- Stay open. Someone else’s approach or addition might just improve your go-to meal prep plan.
A civil tone allows more ideas to bloom. So before you post anything, ask yourself: “Would I say this politely across a dinner table?” If the answer is yes — come on in. We’re glad you’re here.
Respectful Participation
We expect healthy conversation and invite debates that expand knowledge — not diminish people. Please do not post content that is:
- Hateful, discriminatory, or demeaning
- Spammy or misleading
- Overly promotional or repetitive
- Plagiarized or unattributed
Food may spark emotion, and yes, even the occasional strong opinion. That’s okay! Passion is welcome — personal attacks are not. Let’s challenge ideas, not people. At the end of the day, we’re just cooks trying to bring something meaningful to the table.
Moderation and Safety
Moderators here are community caretakers — here to help prune the weeds so creativity can thrive. We reserve the right to remove content that doesn’t align with these guidelines. If a post is removed, we’ll do our best to communicate clearly why, and we kindly encourage you to review and post again in a more community-minded way.
If you spot something questionable — whether it’s offensive content, copied recipes without credit, or behavior that violates these guidelines — you can report it by contacting us directly at [email protected]. We value your voice in shaping a safe environment.
Sharing and Attribution
We encourage creativity, but we also believe in acknowledging where inspiration begins. Whether you’re resharing a well-loved sourdough guide or referencing a recent Glisusomena piece, please credit with clarity. Mention the original creator when possible, link to their work, and avoid reposting full recipes or articles without permission.
When we protect creators, we keep doors open for more meaningful sharing — and more unique voices join the conversation. And if you’re looking to contribute something original to our expanding collection of tools and resources, keep an eye out for future opportunities to partner or learn more about tools like our upcoming Keyword Research Tool.
Privacy and Personal Boundaries
Glisusomena is committed to protecting your privacy and honoring the trust you place in us. Never share your personal contact details (or anyone else’s) in public forums or messages. Personal email addresses, phone numbers, or location specifics should always be kept private.
For more information on how we manage your data and use cookies, see our key policies:
- Privacy Policy
- Cookie Policy
- Terms of Service
When in doubt, safeguard both your ideas and your identity — we’ll do the same from our end.
Let’s Cook Together
We believe collaboration turns every burner into a beacon — the more we share, the richer our meals and conversations become. If you have an interest in being part of something longer-term — like a contributor-driven tasting guide, culinary series, or something in between — we’d love to hear from you directly.
Our partnerships and creative conversations start with a simple “hello.” So whether you’re looking to learn from others or lend your expertise, we welcome you warmly as part of our growing kitchen collective.
About the Founder
Velmira Orvellan built Glisusomena on one belief: that the world comes alive when we share what we’re cooking. Her inspiration came from the tables she sat at growing up — where meals weren’t just nourishment, but stories waiting to be told. Velmira’s lifelong passion for recipe lineage, flavor history, and global culinary values continues to shape how we grow as a community — flavor by flavor, dish by dish.
Her philosophy? Food connects. Culture deepens. And when we welcome each other to the proverbial kitchen, the ideas never stop simmering.
Contact and Support
Have a concern, collaboration idea, or question? Write to us anytime at [email protected] or give us a call at +1 940-550-7940.
Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST
Our team is based at 967 Olen Thomas Drive, Graham, Texas 76046, United States — a place filled with pride, Southern flavor, and hospitality that flows as easily as sweet tea on a summer day.
In Closing
Thank you for being part of Glisusomena — a global table where tradition, innovation, and flavor meet in every discussion. Your contributions, curiosity, and respect shape the spirit of this space. Stay generous, stay curious, and stay hungry — we’ll do the same.
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