Fascinating Websites for Foodies

For devoted foodies, enjoying food is about much more than just eating. Cooking, mixing drinks, baking, and learning about the origins of every ingredient are all important aspects for getting most out of every dish, and these informative websites are devoted to the culture of food.

Chow
Have you ever wanted to learn to make your own vanilla extract? Or to find the best culinary creations available at your local gas station? What about how to tell if your turkey is done? Chow is an elaborate website devoted to all of your most pressing foodie questions and creative recipes that you've never thought to try, from the perfect Brandy Alexander cocktail to halibut puttanesca. It also features a discussion board where you can connect with other foodies to talk about cooking techniques, restaurants, and other culinary concerns.

Cheese.com
This website is a cheese-lover's paradise, full of every type of cheese imaginable and the various ways to cook with them. Browse the site by texture, milk, country, or type, and even search vegetarian cheeses as alternatives to contemporary favorites. Cheese.com even includes serving and storage advice, cutting tips, and the perfect wine pairings for any cheese you choose.

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Learn Something New Right from Your iPad with These Apps

If you want to learn a new skill or become more educated about a certain subject, you don’t have to go out and take a class. These informative, visually stimulating apps provide hours of learning and entertainment right from the convenience and mobility of your iPad.

iTunes U
The iTunes U app gives you access to courses from schools and universities like Yale, MIT and Oxford, as well as the largest collection of free education content in the world. All of the courses are free, and they cover a wide range of subjects from zoology to physics.

Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a learning app for people of all ages, on subjects like math, science, economics, and humanities. This app is ideal for those studying for the SAT, students require a bit of extra help in a certain subject, or for adults who want to brush up on a particular lesson. Khan Academy features over 4,200 videos, interactive lessons, and a logbook to track your progress.

Learn Chess
This app is ideal for those who have always wanted to learn chess but simply didn’t have the time. With a fun, interactive e-book that describes the basic fundamentals and strategies behind this historic game, Learn Chess will have you checkmating your opponent’s king in no time.

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