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....
Epic molecular mixology:
Hot-and-cold Gin Fizz from El Bulli: http://12bottlebar.com/2011/07/el-bulli%E2%80%99s-hot-frozen-gin-fizz/
GoodBooze comes out with an entire section on gin: http://goodbooze.wordpress.com/gin-cocktails/
The make-your-own list:
Make your own bitters from this recipe database: http://www.artofdrink.com/recipes/bitters/
The history and science of the meringue: http://boingboing.net/2012/09/04/the-history-and-science-of-mer....
Innovative cake pans: Orange peels. http://www.chow.com/galleries/315/step-up-the-smore-7-ideas-for-campfire-treats-by-chris-rochelle#!7324/chocolate-cake-baked-in-an-orange
Carmelized onions in 15 minutes, without cheating: http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/08/video-food-lab-how-to-caramel...
Using unwanted wine in cocktails: http://www.chow.com/videos/show/chow-tips/122932/hate-chardonnay...
Cold smoking using a normal grill: http://lifehacker.com/5933210/transform-your-backyard-grill-into...
Flavoring your wood chips: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2012/05/test-kitchen-t... (I kinda do this with my Brisket)
A reminder and guide to calibrating stove and grill thermometers: http://www.latimes.com/features/food/dailydish/la-dd-test-kitche...
Save a bad wine by turning it into tasty jelly: http://www.americastestkitchenfeed.com/do-it-yourself/2012/04/ho...
Tired of digging out the foil cutter? Twist and pull it off. How did I not know this before? (http://lifehacker.com/5922364/easily-remove-wine-bottle-foil-wra...)
Easy packing for wine bottle protection - floaties: http://lifehacker.com/5922686/use-inflatable-arm-bands-to-safely...
Cocoa crumbs - French trend and tasty treat: http://doriegreenspan.com/2012/06/often-in-life-and-so.html
Sunday - (Grilling steak - dry-aged for 4 days in the fridge)
Monday - Eating out at America Eats' last week
Tuesday - Fattoush Salad
Wednesday - Burgers and corn for July 4
Thus - Grilled spiced eggplant
Fri - Brick Chicken
When you really need to grind pepper, you bring in power tools. Like your drill: http://lifehacker.com/5918291/attach-a-cordless-drill-to-your-pe...
Pair grapes with asparagus? Sure: http://socialkitchenblog.com/2012/06/07/asparagus-tarts-with-roa... What about vinegar in cocktails? Why not: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/13/dining/seasonal-cocktails-dete...
Online food pairing map: http://www.foodpairing.com/ (iPad app)
This south-of-the-border menu comes with a full stock from a trip up to Mega Super Market near Takoma Park (at University and Piney Branch)
Sunday - Carne Asada, Guacamole
Monday - Ceviche with popcorn
Tuesday - Taco salad
Wednesday - Corn Tamales with bean salad
Some blogs worth drooling into your keyboard over:
Social Kitchen
The Georgian Table
Hot Curries and Cold Beer
Tex-Mix
EatCookDine
Cooking Issues
LearnToPreserve
Thai!
