Spotlight+on+Food+Websites

= Chef & Food Research =

LRC Data Bases
**Biography in Context:** Chef background information

**ProQuest@http://search.proquest.com/index** Search Publications for food magazines

eBooks
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Search - Icons of American Cooking Links to biographies on 20 chefs including Betty Crocker!

= Web Sites: = **Bio.com** Chef background information = = = = = Spotlight on Food =

[|Allrecipes] Offers a host of recipe collections such as; (soups, appetizers, breakfast, etc.) Also included is a recipe exchange, holdiay recipes and a Dining In feature.

[|America the Bountiful] Is a library exhibit about the use of 10 American food groups; (beef, chicken, turkey, pork, potatoes, corn, greens, wheat, beans and apples) It looks at food through the eyes of history providing for example the history of Thanksgiving under the turkey selection called "Birth of a Nation" and information about cooking during colonial times.

[|Cookstr] "Home of the best recipes from great cookbooks by acclaimed chefs and authors".

[|Epicurious] Is full of great recipes from Bon Appetit and Gourmet and has a host of articles, cooking videos, and podcasts to peruse. It also offers a wine pairing feature and a food dictionary.

[|Food Network] offers recipes from the channel's TV shows (Rachel Ray, Paula Dean, etc.) and information including bio's on the Next Iron Chef. The network website also offers theme cooking such as "Quick & Easy, Healthy Eating or In Season Now" recipes.

[|Nutrition.gov] "Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers." Users can set up a food pyramid, learn about dietary guidelines, shopping and meal planning.

[|Sustainable Table] "Sustainable Table celebrates local sustainable food, educates consumers on food-related issues and works to build community through food." The site links to the Meatrix, which provides video clips and information about locally grown foods throughout the world. There is an "Eat Well" guide providing users with instant information about restaurants, farmer markets, and organic foods in their zip code area. This site offers a bountiful source of information for teachers and schools.

[|Yummly] Over 500,000 of the best recipes on the web. Search by ingredient, diet, allergy, nutrition, price, cuisine, time, course and Holidays.

Source: Biebel, Barbara. "Reference on the Web: Food Sites on the Menu." Booklist 1 Oct. 2010: 100. Print.