It's been too long since a huge link-dump, so here we go:

Eat:

Easy homemade pretzels: http://boingboing.net/2014/11/15/soft-pretzels-are-easy-to-bake....

Beet and walnut dip: http://socialkitchenblog.com/2014/11/13/beet-and-walnut-dip/

Fall-toush salad: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/10/fall-toush-salad/

Carrot salad: http://www.thekitchn.com/the-fanciest-carrot-salad-youve-never-m...

Fish and horseradish dip: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/11/smoked-whitefish-dip-with...

Uses for yolks: http://www.thekitchn.com/12-ways-to-use-up-leftover-egg-yolks-ti...

Uses for pickle juice: http://www.thekitchn.com/6-ways-to-use-leftover-pickle-juice-tip...

Core spices, per cuisine: http://lifehacker.com/master-fusion-cooking-with-three-spices-16...

Breakfast pie: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-apricot-breakfast-pie-recipes-fr...

Pork carnitas: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-slow-cooker-pork-carnitas-recipe...

Awesome popsicles: http://www.thekitchn.com/blackberry-ombre-popsicles-savory-goat-...

Cold summer recipes: http://www.thekitchn.com/17-nosweat-summer-suppers-recipes-from-...

Drink:

Fall Cocktail ideas: http://dcist.com/2014/11/classic_cocktailist_fall_in_a_glass.php...

Smoky cocktails: http://boozenerds.com/2014/10/19/smoke-signals/

Tequila Cocoa? https://goodbooze.wordpress.com/2014/11/14/the-autumn-tipple-tex...

Maple: http://boozenerds.com/2014/10/12/maple-cocktails/

How to muddle: http://afterhours.lifehacker.com/the-best-way-to-muddle-mint-or-...

Guides and Gear:

Fish and mercury levels: http://lifehacker.com/know-which-fish-are-low-in-mercury-with-th...

Grilling with fresh herbs: http://lifehacker.com/put-fresh-herbs-on-the-coals-while-grillin...

Build your own smoker: http://workshop.lifehacker.com/build-a-smoker-from-a-55-gallon-d...

Burr grinders: http://lifehacker.com/five-best-burr-coffee-grinders-1653494382

DIY wine glass rack: http://lifehacker.com/this-diy-wine-glass-rack-saves-space-is-ea...