• Cooking
Cook’s Thesaurus
Epicurious
Recipes as well as information about food and travel.
RecipeSource
Arranged by ethnic group and type of dish.

• Gardening
Chicago Botanic Garden – Illinois’ Best Plants
Find plants that meet your needs and grow well in Illinois.
Farmers Markets
Illinois Department of Agriculture’s list of farmers markets.
The Morton Arboretum
Visit their “plant clinic” for information and advice.
University of Illinois Extension Services Yard and Garden Solutions
Help for your questions on yard and garden.

Click On Cooking and Recipes
Some of the best sites for finding the perfect recipe.
Click On Gardening and Landscaping
Advice from experts and information on gardening in the Midwest.
The Versatile Gardener
Recent books on theme gardens as well as planting for shade, limited space and other special conditions.
What Can I Eat? Cooking for Special Diets
A listing of books and websites that have recipes for those on special diets. Find information by disease or by type of restricted foods.