The Top Ten Foodie Blogs on the Web

Blogging culture is a great resource for Foodies; people who love to talk, eat, and learn about food. Foodies come form all walks of life, and can run from fanatical to conservative, investigative to experiential. The foodie is just like you and me, but with one signature difference. They literally live to eat, and can provide us with examples of passion, remarkable insight, and humor in the world of food. Food historians, nutritionists, and culinary professionals may also fit within this category, but regardless of industry or experience, foodies continue to share their passion for food in unique and creative ways.

Blogging is their portal; with the recent increse in blogging culture, foodies can unite to review, commiserate, and expand upon current trends, food venues, and top picks around the globe. Here are the top ten foodie blog sites on the web. Included are descriptions on coverage and highlights of what's in store, should you choose to set forth in this growing pursuit yourself!

1. A Full Belly
www.afullbelly.com
This creative blogsite is "A Weblog About Eating Well," and offers a wealth of information on book reviews, top recipes of the season, links to other top foodie sites, and current market trends. Don't miss the World's Largest Grocery List Collection, or links to the Foodblog network.

2. Chocolate & Zucchini
http://chocolateandzucchini.com

This tasteful (no pun intended) blog features a diverse arrangement of recipes, historical information on cultural foods, and the art of home cooking. It delivers on current trends, gourmet features, and showcases some beautifully presented meals and entrees. The blog focuses on Italian-American fare, with a modern twist. A member forum also allows users to post questions, findings, and recipes.

3. Slashfood
http://slashfood.com

This humorous, down-to-earth take on all things related to food features a wide variety of subjects including book reviews, recent recipes, new findings, and comedic commentary. This contemporary blogger also showcases fun food-related accessories, gifts, and token items from days gone by.

4 The Accidental Hedonist
http://www.accidentalhedonist.com

This clever and contemporary blog features a plethora of recipes, unique ways to use ingredients, and marvelous pictures. Other articles of interst include information on corporate vs. organic ingredients, thoughts on grocery shopping, fast food investigations, and trends in the food and beverage marketplace.

5. Gastronome
http://www.estarcion.com/gastronome/

This self-titled "The Gossip of a Gaggle of Gourmands" offers a selection of signature, user-contributed dishes ranging from easy to gourmet skill levels, as well as plenty of fascinating gossip about today's food culture. The recipes are the top feature of this blog, with one-of-a-kind dishes and easy step-by-step instructions, most with pictures.

6. I Love Sandwiches
http://keaggy.com/sandwich/

This straight-forward and humorous blog is all about sandwiches. The homepage clearly states "Wherein we blog all things sandwichy" and the site lives true to its name. From sandwich history, to the expedition to find the world's perfect sandwich, this blog will keep you entertained with fascinating insights on a variety of sandwich subjects. Includes pictures, humorous recipes, and interesting historical tidbits 'sandwiched' between a well-constructed website.

7. Can Cook, Must Cook
http://cancookmustcook.blogspot.com/

This U.K.-based foodie blog showcases a variety of London features and menu items. The blog cleverly reviews options and food choices in the London area, as well as fresh book reviews and cultural insights. The Interesting Stuff section links to some other fun resources.

8. Curbed
http://www.curbed.com/archives/categories/restaurants.php

This informative blog is chock-full of restaurant reviews, trends, and reports about restaurants around the country. Featuring well-written reviews, pictures, and links to new trends, this popular website is a great resource for finding out the latest scoop on restaurants. Foodies will find a many great resources here!

9. Gastropoda.com
http://www.gastropoda.com/index.html

This insightful foodie blog follows a New York-based travel writer who writes about food on her various adventures. You'll find both local and national information, as well as some creative writing interwoven into her reviews. This is a clever and fun blog to visit or subscribe to.

10. TastingMenu.com
http://www.tastingmenu.com

This fun-filled site offers a food variety in epic proportions; with the self-titled "Focused on Food," you'll find everything from books, latest trends, food history, upcoming highlights in major cities, and threads and comments on chefs. Culinary exploits, restaurant reviews, and many recipes provide plenty of browse-able entertainment, and links to additional sites are another great resource.