‘The Cooking Gene’ by Michael W. Twitty
Culinary historian Michael Twitty offers takes you on a journey through African-American culinary history in the Old South.
Quality Linkage
Quality Linkage: 18th-Century Living, a Need for Color, and Trippy Music Videos
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
Grubstick Campfire Roasting Kit
This telescopic roasting stick features interchangeable attachments for cooking hot dogs, s'mores, and more over a campfire.
Marco Polo
Marco Polo is a great way to send short video messages to friends and family.
Book Guide
Books to Make You a Better Public Speaker
Your thoughts are as important as anyone's. Don't be afraid to stand up and share them.
Hand & Hooks Brown Duck Cloth Duffle
A classy, American-made travel bag that's both fashionable and made to last.
‘Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto’ by Aaron Franklin and Jordan Mackay
A complete meat- and brisket-cooking education from the country's most celebrated pitmaster and owner of the wildly popular Austin restaurant, Franklin Barbecue.
Camco AccuPark Parking Mat
Do you need help know when you car is fully in the garage? This product will help (and keep a low profile).
Neewer K9 Crystal Ball
It's not just for decor or casting spells; it also works well for taking fun inverted-effect photos.
OXO Good Grips Box Grater
Works like any stainless steel box grater you've ever owned, but sports an attachable container for catching, measuring, and storing the grated foods. A small difference, but a handy one.
‘Color Squared’ — A Pixelated Color-by-Numbers Book by Lee Meredith
This coloring book riffs on the idea of paint-by-number by showcasing pixelated images of cool and quirky nostalgia objects.
Pre-order the Das Keyboard 5Q Mechanical Keyboard
A cloud-connected mechanical keyboard with RGB backlit keys that you can configure to keep you peripherally up-to-date on the things you care about.
Shure Beta 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone
A precision-engineered supercardioid condenser vocal microphone with an exceptionally smooth frequency response.
Pre-order ‘BraveTart’ by Stella Parks
A book filled with foolproof recipes and a fresh take on the history of American desserts, from chocolate chip cookies to toaster pastries.
Quality Linkage
Quality Linkage: Aging Explorers, Secret Rhythms, and Stoic Philosophy 101
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
PSA: The Official Fidget Cube is Available for Purchase
Don't settle for cheap knockoffs. Get the real thing.
Gutter Sense Cleaning Tool
Summer is slowing fading away, and that means Fall is upon us. If you have to spend time cleaning the leaves out of your gutters, I really recommend you use a Gutter Sense tool to make it a lot easier. You attach it to a painter's pole, and then you can clean your gutters from the ground. I used it towards the end of…
EDC Guide
Everyday Carry: Unplug
Escape the digital world — if only for a while — with a few analog indulgences.
Bellroy Pencil Case
A classy zip pouch for pens, pencils, cables, and small personal items.
Pre-order ‘The Color of Pixar’ by Tia Kratter
This gorgeous coffee table book compiles hundreds of still images from Pixar films — from Toy Story all the way to the upcoming Coco — and organizes them across the color spectrum.