New Archive Index Page November 19, 2007

In an effort to improve the navigability of this page and help readers find past posts more easily, I created an Archive Index page that lists all the DFW Restaurant Reviews, Food Travelogues, Wine Trail, and Recipe posts in their respective categories.  This page will be accessible via the Archive Index link under “Archive Search Tools” on the sidebar. 

Additionally, I’ve removed the sidebar DFW Restaurant Reviews Map.  The sidebar map was really slowing down the loading of the page.  You can still access the full size map by clicking on the DFW Restaurant Reviews Map link under “Archive Search Tools” on the sidebar, but the mini map will no longer be visible on the sidebar.

In short, there are now three ways to search this site:

1) Simple key word search box at the top of the sidebar.

2) Archive Index page under Archive Search Tools which lists all the DFW Restaurant Reviews, Food Travelogue Destinations, Wine Trails, and Recipes.

3) DFW Restaurant Reviews Map under Archive Search Tools.  Once the full size map is loaded, click on either the name of the restaurant on the “List of Places” or click on a map marker, that will bring up the details on a specific restaurant. Click on “website” link under the restaurant name and that will take you to the Donna Cooks review.

Donna Cooks Gets a New Look November 12, 2007

As much as I liked the old layout, the sidebar always looked cluttered.  So I’m giving this new layout a try.  Let me know what you think!  Specifically, I’m looking for input on what features/tools/options you’d like to see added to the blog.  Is it too difficult to navigate right now?  Does the order of the items on the sidebar make sense?  How can I make this blog easier to read and navigate?

New Feature: Map for Restaurant Reviews October 31, 2007

With over 60 DFW restaurant reviews (and new ones added almost every week), the search field is becoming inadequate as the sole method to track old reviews.  I’ve added an interactive map to help organize my DFW restaurant reviews, which will be updated each time I review a new restaurant.  Click on the specific restaurant marker on the map, and a link to the relevant Donna Cooks review will come up (click on “website” link below the restaurant name).

You can access the full size map here or click on the “Map of DFW Restaurant Reviews” link under Archive Search Tools on the sidebar.  Now you can easily see where I’ve eaten!

Donna Cooks, Now a Pegasus Content Partner! September 21, 2007

I’m excited to announce that Donna Cooks is now a content partner for Pegasus News, a local online news source.  Now, you will be able to read some of my DFW restaurant reviews in the Pegasus Dining section!

Happy Birthday My Little One August 18, 2007

51 Local Restaurant Reviews…

153 Posts…

19,443 Views…

Today Donna Cooks turns 1. 

It’s been a fabulous year of cooking, dining, traveling, and writing.  And more exciting things are just around the corner.