Industrial-level cocktail tools: http://www.popsci.com/gallery/gallery-cutting-edge-bar-equipment...

The science of Creme Brulee http://thefinchandpea.com/2012/08/31/the-science-of-sexy-creme-b...

Simple chocolate truffles: http://lifehacker.com/make-fancy-chocolate-truffles-with-just-tw...

Two ingredient banana pancakes: http://lifehacker.com/make-two-ingredient-banana-pancakes-for-a-...

some basic kitchen maintenance hacks: http://lifehacker.com/the-essential-kitchen-skills-no-one-taught...

Icing cookies: http://lifehacker.com/decorate-cookies-faster-with-border-and-fl...

Chocolate liqueur? http://boozenerds.com/2013/12/08/chocolate-liqueurs/

On choosing olive oils: http://lifehacker.com/look-for-the-cultivar-when-shopping-for-ol...

Why you can't get a reservation: http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/26/4560538/scripts-steal-urbanspo...