Michael Ruhlman: The single biggest problem in home kitchens? Dull knives.

Smithsonian Magazine: The Novice's Guide to Venturing Into the World of Craft Beer.

Food Republic: Existential Food Questions, Part 1.

James Beard Foundation blog: How to make bacon rillettes.

Eatocracy: My 8 most stained and damaged cookbooks.

The Washington Post: Art Smith hosts DC foodies ahead of Obama's inauguration.

Anissa Helou: How to make fish with tamarind sauce (or samak bil-hummar).

Chow: Chowhound's Top 10 Cooking Tips of 2012.

Food52: One tub of yogurt = six dinners.

Zagat: 5 Obama-approved restaurants in Washington, D.C.

Chocolate & Zucchini: A consideration of roasted onions.

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