Some great videos on knife sharpening and honing: http://kramerknives.com/sharpening/

Video guides on modernist cuisine: http://www.chefsteps.com/

The science of brining: http://lifehacker.com/5970302/science-explains-why-brines-make-m...

Making your own pancetta: http://lifehacker.com/5970808/diy-pancetta-is-a-nice-addition-to...

Cheese bread! http://socialkitchenblog.com/2012/12/06/cheese-bread/

On Drinking:

DIY bitters: http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2012/11/diy-bitters-part-i....

Cognac Oil: http://www.artofdrink.com/archive/research/cognac-oil

The best NYC bars for gin lovers: http://theginisin.com/bar-reviews/top-10-nyc-bars-for-ginlovers/

Earl Grey simple syrup: http://goodbooze.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/the-friday-tipple-earl...

Spruce Beer? Spruce Cocktails? http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/11/sprucing-up-... http://www.spruceontap.com/aboutus.sc

Candy cane syrup: http://www.chicaandjo.com/2010/01/06/candy-cane-syrup/

And if you're already thinking about summer, a tamarind-chile syrup: http://www.chow.com/recipes/18961-tamarindo-borracho