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FOOD AND NUTRITION RESOURCES
General Resources | Nutritional Advice | Food Safety | Vitamins and Supplements | Government Sites

GENERAL RESOURCES

Center for Science in the Public Interest - A non-profit organization working to improve the quality and safety of food and educate the public about nutrition and alcohol. An excellent source of information about food additives.

Food Finder - Based on the book Fast Food Facts by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, this site provides fast-food nutritional information. Search by restaurant, food item, calories, fat, cholesterol, and/or sodium content.

Tufts University Nutritional Navigator - This online rating and review guide is designed to help you quickly locate sound nutritional advice on the Internet. Sites are reviewed quarterly by nutritional experts. They have an outstanding section on special dietary needs.

NUTRITIONAL ADVICE

Ask the Dietitian - This award-winning site takes the guesswork out of creating a healthy diet. Includes a question and answer section on nutrition for a wide variety of topics including caffeine intake, diabetes, and pregnancy. Use the body calculator to figure your optimum weight and calorie intake.

The Food Guide Pyramid - A guide to daily food choices based on dietary guidelines produced by the United States Department of Agriculture.

The New American Plate - The New American Plate from the Institute for Cancer Research is a fresh way of looking at what you eat every day, and making a few simple changes that pay off both in the short-term (weight management) and in the long-term (overall health and disease prevention).

Nutrition News Focus - A free daily e-mail newsletter with easy to understand nutritional facts and advice. They frequently cover current nutrition news and separate the sound science from the sound bites. Includes a searchable archive.

The Organic Explainer - A clear explanation of organic food production from CNN. This sight also include excellent links to additional information on organic methods and standards.

Pyramid Eating Guidelines for Older Adults - Created by researchers at Tufts University. This food pyramid shows which foods are best for the aging body.

FOOD SAFETY

Food Safety Website - Created by the North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service, this site provides well-organized categories to search for food safety information.

Gateway to Government Food Safety Information - The official food safety site of the U.S. government. Includes sections on consumer advice, current food safety alerts, and contact information for reporting illness and product complaints.

VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS

FDA Guide to Dietary Supplements - From the Food and Drug Administration, this is a revised edition of an article from the FDA Consumer. Includes information on the definition of a dietary supplement, what is required on the labels of supplements, and interpreting claims about supplements.

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - The official page of the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Includes a definition and explanation of dietary supplements. Also links to the IBIDS (International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements) Database with published international scientific literature on supplements, vitamins, minerals, and botanicals.

GOVERNMENT SITES

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2000 - The fifth edition of The Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is designed to provide scientifically grounded, but easy-to-understand, suggestions for diets that promote good health. Note: The guidelines numbers 40 or more pages when downloaded in .pdf format from the USDA site.

Food and Nutrition Information Center - Search for publications on food and nutrition. Also provides links to other good sources of nutrition information on the Internet.

Index of Food and Nutrition Internet Resources - Compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Information Center.

National Organic Program - The US Department of Agriculture(USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) Website.

USDA/FDA Foodborne Illness Education Information Center - Includes links to government food safety information, browseable archive of their electronic newsletter, Foodsafe, and information about food safety educational programs and material.

DINING OUT
Restaurant Guides | Etiquette | Culinary Education & Industry

RESTAURANT GUIDES

CuisineNet - This site allows you to choose a city and search through listings of thousands of restaurants for menus, customer comments, general information and more.

Dining Directory - Search for fine dining locations in cities throughout North America and Europe. There is also a growing list for the Middle East, and Oceania, and South America.

Zagat Survey - Their mission is a straightforward one "...to be the most trusted, useful, up-to-date guide to quality dining experiences...". Membership is required but free.

ETIQUETTE

American Table Manners - Basics of American table manners and the secrets of the formal place setting revealed.

In polite Company - Tips on how to handle awkward foods like snails and pomegranates.

Table Manners for a Typical Evening Meal - Tips for foreign visitors to America but they will work for Americans too!

Tips from Etiquette International - Since 1989, Etiquette International has advised the corporate, multinational, and private arenas on American and International protocol, business etiquette, and entertaining. Take advantage of their expertise in their articles section as well.

CULINARY EDUCATION & INDUSTRY

Culinary Institute of America - Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the only residential college in the world devoted entirely to culinary education.

National Restaurant Association - The leading source for research and information on the restaurant industry.

BEVERAGES
Coffee & Tea | Beer | Wine | Spirits | Recipes

Sally's Place for Beverages - An excellent site for articles and information about beer, wine, spirits, coffee, and tea. Selections include reviews, travel stories, interviews, recipes, and more. The scope is international.

Tastings.com - This site, produced by the consumer advocate group, the Beverage Testing Institute, is devoted to reviews of beer, wine, and spirits. You will find nothing for sale here and no advertising, just product reviews and the largest online directory to wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

COFFEE & TEA

A Beginner's Guide to Tea on the Web - This site covers from the history of tea to the current marketing practices of tea. Includes links to places to "take tea", tea museums, tea and health, and much more.

Cafe Mexicano - This wonderful article was written for Sally's Place by Elaine Sosa. The article includes charming reviews of coffee houses to visit in Mexico City, historical details, and recipes.

Coffee Science Information Centre - This resource claims to bring a scientific approach to the ongoing debate about coffee, caffeine, and health. If you are looking for the history of coffee as beverage or commodity; a discourse on the chemical and psychoactive properties of caffeine; a molecular model; or the latest medical research you will find current information here.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caffeine - Everything you could possibly want to know.

Frequently Asked Questions about Coffee - Includes preparation methods, coffee recipes and more.

Learn2 Make a Great Pot of Coffee - Not too weak, not too strong.

Learn2 Make a Perfect Pot of Tea - Learn to make tea fit for the Queen.

World of Tea - Features the history of tea and teapots, tea FAQs, tea recipes, current news from the tea world, tea market reports, and tea-related quotations.

BEER

All About Beer - Online beer magazine which features a free e-mail newsletter, a guide to homebrewing, and interesting columns and feature articles.

Michael Jackson's Beer Hunter - Not that Michael Jackson. This Michael Jackson is a devoted beer enthusiast, author of the World Guide to Beer, and star of the public television Beer Hunter series.

Real Beer Page - Links to just about any beer topic you might think of, with a focus on microbrews. Includes links to beer events, beer companies, online beer magazines, games, and breweries and beerpubs throughout North America.

Stephen Beaumont's World of Beer - An online beer magazine with a searchable archive. Columns include the Taste of the Month.

WINE

Champagne France - An informative site from the Champagne Wines Information Bureau. Includes information on the history, vintages, styles, and making of champagnes.

The Origins and Ancient History of Wine - From the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, this very detailed site includes excellent pictures and maps.

Wine Spectator On-Line - Claims to be the "most comprehensive wine site in the world." Search the 55,000 wine reviews archive, locate the top wine retailer in your area, check current stock prices for wine companies, or post a question on the bulletin board. For the beginner, learn wine basics and the ABCs of wine tasting.

Wines on the Internet - This site provides a great deal of information on wines and wineries. Browse through the Virtual Wine Country section for current release wines, look up a wine term in the online dictionary, or get a brief history of North American wines.

SPIRITS

Cocktail Magazine - Full of cocktail recipes, quizzes, and links to other cocktail recipe sites. You can also subscribe to their mailing list to trade tips with professional bartenders.

Webtender - Searchable database of over 3,100 drinks. Includes a brief introduction to mixology, defines mixing terms, and contains bar measurements.

RECIPES - Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic

Epicurious Drink File - Searchable archive of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage recipes. Also includes a drink dictionary.

Mixed-Drink.Com - An extensive listing of both traditional and obscure drink recipes. Includes excellent sections on frozen drinks and party punches.

COOKING AND RECIPES
Definitions and Substitutions | More Than Just Recipes | Just Recipes | Vegetarian | Barbecue and Grilling
Southwestern | For Diabetics

DEFINITIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

Epicurious Dictionary - Definitions of 4,200 culinary terms taken from Sharon Taylor Herbst’s, Food Lover’s Companion. Check the Reference Guides section for metric conversions and other useful information.

Pasta Shapes & Sizes - Do you know your ditalini from your gnocchi?

MORE THAN JUST RECIPES

The Culinary Cafe - There is a well-organized recipe section here as well as kitchen appliance reviews, bulletin boards for recipes, questions and idea exchanges, a culinary dictionary, and more.

Epicurious Food - One of the best food sites on the Internet. Contains a searchable database of over 6,000 food and drink recipes from Bon Appetit and Gourmet, as well as classic recipes from House and Garden and some of the best new cookbooks. Also includes tips and information on dining etiquette, use of utensils, food and drink festivals, and links to the online editions of Bon Appetit and Gourmet.

Gourmet Connection Magazine - Articles, current news, recipes, nutritional advice, culinary trivia, kitchen tips, and product reviews for gourmet enthusiasts. Searchable recipe file and links to other gourmet sites.

Internet Chef - "An electronic archive dedicated to the worship of food." Search the archive of almost 30,000 recipes or check out the unique Tips & Hints section for advice on how to repair foods.

Kitchen Link: Your Guide to What’s Cooking on the Net - Searchable collection of over 7,100 food and cooking-related sites. Find recipes, information on cooking schools and culinary careers, restaurant reviews, links to food companies and more.

Mimi’s Cyber Kitchen - Claims to be the "largest, most comprehensive food site on the Web." Links are organized in 26 categories ranging from chocolate and ethnic foods to outdoor cooking and seafood. Find information on growing your own produce, the medicinal values of certain foods, and other fun food-related links.

Pheast.com - All about food from fun to fancy. Pheast has a great desserts section and an interesting, non-traditional collection of restaurant reviews.

Sally's Place - A terrific site for both arm chair travelers and devoted food enthusiasts. Sally, a long-time food and restaurant critic, and her wonderful contributing writers, explore food and drink around the world. The site is full of recipes, historical details, reviews, and lessons.

JUST RECIPES

All Recipes.Com: The Recipe Network - The name says it all. Recipes are well-organized in categories like baking, soup, and pasta. There are also separate Christmas and Thanksgiving recipe sections, and a free bi-monthly electronic newsletter.

European Cuisines - Recipes from numerous European countries, as well as links to other food-related sites.

Martha Stewart Recipe Database - Recipes have complete instructions as well as a photo of the results. There are filters for vegetarian, low-fat, and other specialty recipes.

VEGETARIAN

Veggies Unite! - This site features a searchable recipe database of over 2,000 vegan recipes, a recipe exchange forum, weekly newsletter, glossary, and more.

Virtual Vegetarian - Developed by the editors of The Vegetarian Times, this site features recipes, a monthly food focus, health advice, and links to other vegetarian sites and bulletin boards.

BARBECUE AND GRILLING

Barbecue'n On the Internet - Great articles on spices, cooking techniques, and more. Includes weekly recipes, FAQs, and grilling tips galore.

The Meat Smoking and Curing FAQ - Includes detailed information on the safe preparation of smoked and cured foods, definitions, tips, and additional resources for more information.

SOUTHWESTERN

Mexican Cuisine and Cooking - A nice article on Mexican food and its role in Mexican culture. Includes links to recipes and a food term translator for Spanish to English.

Mexican and Southwestern Recipe Favorites - An extensive collection of Southwestern recipes.

Texas Cooking Online - This online magazine is your source for Southwestern cooking Texas style. You will also find special monthly features and information about Texas food festivals.

FOR DIABETICS

Diabetic Gourmet Magazine - This online magazine has nutritional advice, recipes and discussion forums. A terrific resource for diabetics or anyone who cares for someone with diabetes.

Diabetic-Lifestyle Online Magazine - This is the monthly online version of Diabetes Digest. Here you will find lots of recipes, cooking tips, seasonal entertaining ideas, and information just for kids.

RECETAS EN ESPAÑOL

Mexican Hot…or Not! - Esta página contiene recetas clasificadas por ingrediente y platillo. Hay información sobre la comida mexicana, especias, y una búsqueda. En español

El Recetario - Una página de recetas clasificadas por diferentes cocinas: internacional, microondas, vegeteriana, regional, y mas. Incluye glosario y enlaces a otras páginas. En español

Posted/Updated: 06/11/2008
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