I am a retired teacher with time on my hands. I love to cook and bake. For the past eight years my hobby has been entering recipe contests. I have done very well and have been to several cook/bake offs although I have never won a grand prize. The ititials of my blog CCC are the same as the site where I get contest information, Cooking Contest Central (CCC).
While there are 1000's of food blogs that post recipes this blog will review other cooking blogs.
The Galley Gourmet (http://www.thegalleygourmet.com/) is hosted by Nicole who lives in Illinois with her husband and three children. I am sure you will find her recipes interesting.
I hope to resume my giveaways right after the first of the year.
I already have a Kindle and love it. When I go on a trip I load some books in my Kindle (there are 1000's of free downloads in addition to purchased books) and away I go. Here is a chance to win your own Kindle. It would alsomake a great Christmas gift.
The Noble Pig http://www.noblepig.com/ is hosted by Cathy. Cathy, her husband and two sons moved from CA to OREGON where they have a vineyard and produce Noble Pig Wine.
I always find great recipes at the Pig and I am sure you will too.