Local

Best DC Ice Cream shops: http://dcist.com/2014/07/the_best_ice_cream_in_the_dc_area.php

DC's best rickeys: http://dcist.com/2014/07/the_best_rickeys_in_dc.php

Recipes

Sweet corn and goat cheese stuffed peppers: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-sweet-corn-and-goat-cheese-stuffed-peppe...

Easy summer berry cake: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-fruit-cream-summer-cake-recipes-from-the...

Overnight oats: http://cleanfooddirtycity.com/2014/04/18/raspberry-chia-overnight-oats/

Brownie ice cream sandwiches: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/07/brownie-ice-cream-sandwiches/

Watermelon granita: http://www.thekitchn.com/the-3ingredient-dessert-you-need-this-weekend-w...

How to sorbet: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-sorbet-with-any-fruit-cooking-lesso...

Fridge dill pickles: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/07/easiest-fridge-dill-pickles/

Summer BBQs and special diets: http://www.thekitchn.com/the-backyard-barbecue-how-to-accommodate-all-th...

Strawberry lime basil shortcakes: http://www.theartfuldesperado.com/strawberry-lime-basil-shortcakes/

Frozen coconut limeade: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/06/limonada-de-coco/

Edible, savory dirt: http://merlinandrebecca.blogspot.com/2012/10/gypsy-kitchens-potted-potat...

Salted caramel french toast: http://socialkitchenblog.com/2014/06/12/salted-caramel-baked-french-toast/

Techniques

Picking melons: http://www.thekitchn.com/5-tips-for-picking-perfect-melons-tips-from-the...

Grilling, Argentine style: http://www.thekitchn.com/a-grill-masters-3-secrets-for-terrific-tasting-...

Grilling citrus: http://www.thekitchn.com/smoky-sweet-and-sour-why-you-should-try-grillin...

Grilling cherry tomatoes: http://www.thekitchn.com/delicious-links-delicious-links-205450

Pizza dough: http://boingboing.net/2014/06/26/i-discovered-the-best-flour-fo.html

hacking the chocolate chip cookie: http://lifehacker.com/bake-the-best-chocolate-chip-cookies-by-knowing-wh...

Radioactive wine dating: http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2014/06/26/radioactive_dating_for_wi...

Temperature control with aluminum when grilling: http://lifehacker.com/add-an-aluminum-pan-opposite-the-coals-for-perfect...

Fried chicken: http://lifehacker.com/make-foolproof-fried-chicken-by-precooking-it-befo...

Bar tricks

Bacon infused bourbon: http://afterhours.lifehacker.com/use-an-ounce-of-bacon-fat-to-infuse-you...

Blue Curaçao: http://www.thekitchn.com/blue-curaao-the-other-orange-liqueur-the-9bottl...

Tinctures: http://boozenerds.com/2014/07/13/tinkering-with-tinctures/

Daquiri: http://backyardbartender.blogspot.com/2014/06/easy-daiquiri-recipe.html

Blueberry cocktail: http://backyardbartender.blogspot.com/2014/06/violet-beauregard-cocktail...

Strawberry vinegar negroni: http://goodbooze.wordpress.com/2014/06/06/the-garden-tipple-strawberry-v...

A recipe database: http://afterhours.lifehacker.com/the-cocktail-recipe-shaker-offers-drink...