Methods:

Quick pickles: http://lifehacker.com/make-almost-pickles-in-just-ten-minutes-17...

Citrus powder: http://lifehacker.com/kick-flavors-up-a-notch-with-diy-citrus-po...

Gin whipped cream: http://theginisin.com/gin-cocktails/gin-whipped-cream/

Gin salt: http://theginisin.com/other-thoughts/cooking-with-gin-gin-salt/

Gin popcorn: http://theginisin.com/other-thoughts/gin-recipes-popcorn/

Flakier biscuits: http://lifehacker.com/make-flakier-biscuits-with-this-dough-stac...

Grilling fish on lemon slices: http://lifehacker.com/grill-fish-on-a-bed-of-sliced-lemons-to-ke...

Stem in pesto: http://lifehacker.com/make-the-most-of-leafy-greens-by-using-the...

Microwave-drying herbs: http://skillet.lifehacker.com/microwaving-isnt-just-the-fastest-...

Poaching eggs: http://lifehacker.com/poach-an-egg-the-julia-child-way-with-a-qu...

Mushroom confit: http://skillet.lifehacker.com/mushroom-confit-a-weekend-project-...

Quick risotto with baking soda: http://lifehacker.com/cook-risotto-in-3-minutes-and-ramen-ize-ri...

Sourdough starter: http://boingboing.net/2015/02/23/how-to-make-sourdough-starter.html

Bone broth: http://boingboing.net/2015/02/24/a-super-sexy-and-silky-way.html

Cast iron tricks: http://skillet.lifehacker.com/kitchen-tool-school-all-about-the-...

Pie crinping tricks: http://lifehacker.com/learn-to-crimp-pie-crust-like-a-pro-with-t...

Recipes:

Humus pancakes: http://doriegreenspan.com/2015/05/everyday-dorie-hummus-pancakes...

Veggie pancakes: http://lifehacker.com/make-savory-pancakes-from-leftover-veggies...

Artichoke gratin toasts: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2015/04/artichoke-gratin-toasts/

Crispy Broccoli with lemon and garlic: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2015/04/crispy-broccoli-with-lemo...

Tomato risotto: http://www.thekitchn.com/the-last-summer-hurrah-in-one-steamy-bo...

Avocado-cucumber salad: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2015/04/obsessively-good-avocado-...

Swordfish w/ avocado-tomato salsa: http://doriegreenspan.com/2015/04/everyday-dorie-marinated-sword...

Buttermilk fried chicken: http://boingboing.net/2015/02/11/how-to-make-the-absolute-best.html (in a cast-iron skillet: http://lifehacker.com/make-tastier-fried-chicken-in-a-cast-iron-... )

milk-braised chicken: http://lifehacker.com/braise-chicken-in-milk-for-exceptionally-j...

chicken skin chips: http://skillet.lifehacker.com/save-chicken-skin-to-make-an-addic...

Strawberry cake options: http://doriegreenspan.com/2015/05/mothers-how-much-do-we.html

Beignets: http://skillet.lifehacker.com/make-beignets-at-home-with-only-th...

Rice pudding: http://skillet.lifehacker.com/this-video-shows-how-easy-rice-pud...

Chocolate pudding: http://doriegreenspan.com/2015/02/chocolate-too-much-is-barely-j...

Chia seed gel jams: http://lifehacker.com/make-a-quick-jam-with-chia-seed-gel-168826...

Marquise a Chocolate: http://doriegreenspan.com/2015/02/marquise-au-chocolat-from-baki...

Decadent hot chocolate: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/12/decadent-hot-chocolate-mix/

Lime caviar: http://boingboing.net/2015/01/21/lime-caviar-oh-la-la.html

Cocktails:

Summer cocktails: http://www.thekitchn.com/17-cocktails-that-need-to-be-part-of-yo...

Shaken vs Stirred: http://boozenerds.com/2015/03/22/shaken-vs-stirred/

Margaritas: http://boozenerds.com/2015/02/15/playing-with-margaritas/

Spring Negroni variation: https://goodbooze.wordpress.com/2015/02/13/the-friday-tipple-shi...

Vermouth: http://www.thekitchn.com/understanding-the-world-of-vermouth-the...

Local:

DC Soil testing: http://dcist.com/2015/05/gardeners_get_your_soil_tested_for.php

DC Farmer's Markets: http://dcist.com/2015/04/get_sprung_spring_farmers_market_pr.php...

Thai markets: http://dcist.com/2015/02/four_corners_thai_market.php#photo-1