~ Early Web Links ~

Chef Wayne shares a collection of recipes gathered over 60 years, ranging from quick and easy dishes to secret family recipes, with sections covering herbs, peppers, and international cuisines. The site also features a themed link directory of cooking resources, affiliate kitchen appliance recommendations, and a forthcoming cookbook from the chef himself.

Rice Paddy is a webring dedicated to rice lovers, connecting sites that celebrate rice in all its forms, from plain bowls to elaborate dishes. Members join by submitting a rice bowl image or drawing, and the ring includes a custom rice bowl maker tool for creating personalized badges.

Marie T Smith's dedicated resource teaches home cooks how to prepare complete, nutritious meals for one using only a microwave oven, going far beyond reheating leftovers. The site includes conversion charts, a full table of contents, shopping guides for utensils and cookware, and tips on saving time and money through microwave cooking.

Gothic Gourd is a personal site by Sarah and Adam covering vegetarian and vegan cooking, home recording music projects, and outdoor photography from places like Isle Royale and Cascade River State Park. It blends recipes, indie band recordings, and nature trip photos into a cozy slice of early-web Minnesota life.

Vim Kay shares additional recipes and updates tied to her South Indian Vegetarian Cookbook, available on Amazon Kindle across multiple regional stores. The site features vegetarian Indian recipes like masala peanuts and air-fried potatoes, along with a comprehensive glossary and tips especially useful for those new to Indian cooking.

Run by Maria Dias (Tia Maria), this blog documents a year-round love of soup with detailed recipes spanning Pasta Fagioli with Squash, Seafood Corn Chowder, and Broccoli & Cauliflower Corn Chowder. Each post includes ingredient lists, personal notes, and Portuguese culinary influences that make this a warm and distinctive cooking resource.

Owned by Katie since 2015, this is the official fanlisting for lasagna, listed under The Fanlistings Network in the Foods/Drinks category. With 111 approved fans from around the world, it invites fellow lasagna lovers to join and be counted among its members.

Big Top's Fun Recipes is a cheerful 1996 kids' recipe page from Big Top Productions featuring party punches, chocolate truffle hearts, fudge, frozen treats, and even a scented potpourri craft, all tied to Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty and Keroppi. The collection targets children and parents hosting fun gatherings, with simple step-by-step directions and a whimsical tone that reflects the playful branding of the era.

Medieval Cookery hosts a detailed index to scanned manuscript images of the 'Forme of Cury,' a 14th-century English cookbook preserved as English MS. 7 in the John Rylands University Library. Each folio is linked individually, making this an invaluable reference for researchers and enthusiasts of historic cuisine and medieval food history.

The Skinny Gourmet is a food blog featuring recipes, restaurant dining tips, and culinary essays, with a focus on healthy and budget-conscious gourmet eating. Featured by Saveur Magazine among its "Sites We Love," the blog covers everything from gluten-free crepes and homemade tzatziki to food photography and Nashville dining deals.