Epicurious (www.epicurious.com): Conde Nast’s award-winning food Web site is not just for those looking for great recipe or entertaining ideas. It has a great food dictionary and wine dictionary.

Gayna Hoffman Photography (www.gaynahoffmanphotography.com): A Boston-based freelance photographer for over twenty years, Gayna specializes in travel, editorial, portrait, fine art, and stock photography.

Librarians’ Internet Index (www.lli.org): A compilation of useful and interesting Web sites, organized under general headings (such as Arts and Humanities, Home and Housing, Recreation, etc.) and then more specifically. LLI.org also sends out a free weekly newsletter called New This Week, which features information on dozens of other high-quality Web sites.

Library of Congress (www.loc.gov): More information, on a multitude of topics, than you can imagine. 

Merriam-Webster OnLine (www.Merriam-Webster.com): Not just an online dictionary. Word games, Word-of-the-Day, Crosswords, and the always-fun Open Dictionary (suggestions from the public for words that should be in the dictionary) make this site a great stop when you need a break from a tedious project.