Isle Dance

Blog Name: Isle Dance
URL: http://isledance.blogspot.com
Description: "It's genuinely connective."

In the Bloglight Notes: Isle Dance features the poetry and prose of a Swedish American girl. The blog maintains an emphasis on the environment and sustainability, but with a healthy dose of whimsy thrown in. The photography is unique and engaging. Isle Dance is the perfect blog to visit when you'd like a little time for introspection.

Mad About Martha

Blog Name: Mad About Martha
URL: http://www.madaboutmartha.com

Owner: Group
Description: "We heart Martha Stewart, plain and simple. Anyone who can build an empire as she has, from getting her start on her kitchen table in small-town Nutley, New Jersey, is someone to watch."

In the Bloglight Notes: With its upbeat attitude and bright colors, Mad About Martha will lift your spirits and educate you about all things Martha related. You'll find reviews of Martha's recipes as well as Martha-related news stories and helpful tips. You can also join in the fun and be a contributor yourself. If you just want to keep up with what Martha's up to, you have officially found your all-in-one information source.

Full disclosure: Cate O'Malley, one of the contributors to Mad About Martha, is also a contributor to In the Bloglight.

Avenue Food

Blog Name: Avenue Food
URL: http://www.avenuefood.com/
Owner: Sarah Kiino
Description: Avenue Food features lively writing and tasty original recipes from two people who eat more than they should, drink more than they should, and spend way more than they should (but only on eating and drinking). One of those people -- Sarah's husband -- doesn't actually do any of the writing, but he's great with the eating and drinking part. They live in the boonies of New York City--Queens, to be precise.

In the Bloglight Notes:
Whatever your food desires are, chances are Avenue Food has got you covered. Whether it's Spicy Scallop Burgers, taking on the what wine should you cook with debate or even restaurant reviews featuring local neighborhood haunts, this one won't disappoint.

Midwest Neurotica

Blog Name: Midwest Neurotica
URL: http://www.starxlr8.com/
Owner: Anonymous
Description: "You'll find comfort foods, cottage living, and sweet old fashioned goodness at Midwest Neurotica. My goal is to keep it practical and everyday - to help center your life with beautiful ideas, heartwarming anecdotes, and tips to simplify your life. You don't have to live in the midwest (I don't), to find your roots and return to your own heartland."

In the Bloglight Notes: Whether it's recipe organization, the trials and tribulations of making a bed with a cat in the house, or even a little bit of virtual shopping, there's a little bit 'o everything on this site. Check it out when you get a chance.

De Dicto

Blog Name: De Dicto
URL: http://www.dedicto.blogspot.com
Owner: Anonymous
Description: Aesthetica, Metaphysica, & Obiter Dicta. "Reflections on the artworld -- notably, music, theatre, and the visual arts. This includes lists, notices, links, and images: a commonplace book of sorts. From time to time, I review work that I think is important or interesting. Occasionally, I discuss matters philosophical. And even less often, I rant about matters political. So drop in from time to time, and I'll do my best to point out some things that aren't being pointed out, to say some things that aren't being said, and to reiterate some things
that aren't being said loudly enough."

In the Bloglight Notes: A fairly new blogger on the scene, De Dicto is a little bit 'o everything. Whether it's taking on politics, robots or film clips, you'll use every part of your noggin' reading this one.

Once Upon A Feast

Blog Name: Once Upon A Feast
URL: http://onceuponafeast.blogspot.com/
Owner: Ruth Daniels
Description: It's all about food - recipes, favorite cookbooks & kitchen toys, visits to local markets & cool neighborhoods.

In the Bloglight Notes:
Ruth doesn't just love sharing her own recipes in very easy-to-follow directions, she also interviews chefs, authors, restaurateurs (in other words, people passionate about food) on her website as well. Every Friday, everyone can get in the act with her Presto Pasta Night Event. She also has 2 other sites - askRuth, where she answers kitchen questions and even includes short video "how to's" too. The other site is packed with just great recipes. What more could you want?

Weird Eats

Blog Name: Weird Eats
URL: www.weirdeats.com
Owner: Bill Lengeman
Description:
Weird Eats is your guide to the world of offbeat, strange and wonderful foodstuffs, news, and whatever else we turn up along the way. There's a big wide world of weird eats out there and we hope to explore as much of it as possible.

In the Bloglight Notes:
Weird Eats is definitely a fitting name for this website. Whether it's news on a Spam cookoff, a wedding dress fashioned from lollipops or the ketchup cookbook, you're sure to find something odd, or perhaps slightly comforting, here.