~ Early Web Links ~

NeverSeconds is the blog of Martha Payne, a Scottish primary school pupil who documented her daily school lunches with photos and commentary, sparking an international conversation about children's nutrition and food quality. The blog became a viral sensation and fundraising platform, raising over £131,000 for the charity Mary's Meals through reader donations and a published book.

Luna's food blog is a student-run cooking and baking journal hosted on Neocities, documenting her progress as she learns her way around the kitchen. The site is a work in progress, sharing adapted recipes and offering a glimpse into the early stages of a hobbyist cook finding their footing.

Created by Lemon, this quirky archive catalogs real-world menu items that falsely claim to be poutine, scoring each submission on whether it includes the three required ingredients: fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy. Visitors can browse the hall of shame, check scores, and even submit their own "poutine crimes" via a reporting form.

Owned by Mikh, this is a fanlisting dedicated to iced tea, currently boasting over 836 members who share a love for the refreshing drink. Listed at The Fanlistings Network, the site features a layout originally designed by former owner Kibou and serves as a simple community hub for iced tea enthusiasts.

Gode Cookery, created by James L. Matterer, is a comprehensive collection of medieval and Renaissance recipes organized alphabetically by category, covering everything from Byzantine dishes to 17th-century English cookery. Visitors can explore historical recipe translations, illusion foods, feast menus, and a glossary of medieval cooking terms, making it an invaluable reference for historical cooking enthusiasts.

Tgum's personal Nekoweb homepage is a work-in-progress hub featuring their projects, a blog, and a notable recipes section among other personal interests. The site participates in webrings including the Bucket and No AI webrings, giving it a classic old-web community feel.

Alex's Book of Recipes is a personal culinary reference site collecting dishes Alex has prepared and loved, organized by both recipe and ingredient. Simple and focused, it offers a browsable list of home-cooked favorites for anyone looking for tried-and-tested meal ideas.

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.

A remarkable collection of classic seafood and fish recipes drawn from 10 historic cookbooks spanning 1747 to 1903, compiled by a former Key West chef with real culinary expertise. Visitors can explore recipes from legendary authors like Fannie Farmer and Eliza Acton alongside authentic Florida Keys seafood dishes, making this both a historical archive and a genuinely usable cookbook.

Gretchen's Cookbook is a warmly personal recipe collection spanning cuisines from American and Italian to Thai and Pennsylvania Dutch, inspired by her mother's handwritten 'Magic Book' of favorites. Visitors can browse by cuisine, search by keyword, view real unretouched food photos, and even use an automated metric conversion tool for international cooks.