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• All Recipes
  This large collection of recipes is submitted by avid cooks all over the country. Search by type of dish or ingredients. Print or email recipes and also convert them for larger or smaller numbers of servings.
  
  
• Choose My Plate
  Provides tips on losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages through nutrition and exercise, with links to the newly revised food pyramid.
  
  
• Feeding America: The Historic American Cookbook Project
  Browse through cookbooks from the 18th to the 20th centuries and see how our ancestors approached home cooking. Read transcripts of recipes and cooking advice or even view pages of the actual books.
  
  
• Food Safety
  Keep up to date on the outbreak of any major food contaminants and get general advice for creating a safe and clean environment in your kitchen.
  
  
• Long Island Farmer’s Markets
  Check the hours, directions, and locations of Long Island farmer’s markets in an easy to use interactive map.
  
  
• Long Island Wineries
  Visit this webpage to find a map of Long Island wine country and a list of vineyards and events.
  
  
• Restaurant Inspection: New York City
  Check the Health Department’s latest safety and sanitation reports on restaurants within the five boroughs.
  
  
• The Cook’s Thesaurus
  A visual encyclopedia of food with tips on how to purchase fruits and vegetables and suggested substitutes for common ingredients.
  
  
• United States Department of Agriculture Nutrient Database
  This comprehensive database will help you understand the nutritional value of the foods you eat, including calories, fat, calcium, cholesterol, and dozens of other nutrients.