Books: I am a big fan of cooking with alcohol. Mostly bourbon of course but occasionally other spirits and beer as well. Here is a great book that focuses on cooking with beer. Get it here.

Gear: A little out of season right now but definitely worth mentioning on our site. I saw this a while back and it’s on my list of things to pick up. This is the Fire Sense Notebook Charcoal Grill, looks very portable and useful. Check it out here.