The history and science of the meringue: http://boingboing.net/2012/09/04/the-history-and-science-of-mer....

Innovative cake pans: Orange peels. http://www.chow.com/galleries/315/step-up-the-smore-7-ideas-for-campfire-treats-by-chris-rochelle#!7324/chocolate-cake-baked-in-an-orange

Carmelized onions in 15 minutes, without cheating: http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/08/video-food-lab-how-to-caramel...

Using unwanted wine in cocktails: http://www.chow.com/videos/show/chow-tips/122932/hate-chardonnay...

On Sci-Fi Cocktails: http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/09/observation-deck