
7 Essential Cookbooks this Fall
Whereas summer is defined by freshness and abundance, fall is marked by the chef’s creativity and skill in the kitchen. Kitchens center around the pantry, the chef’s color palette.
Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.
Whereas summer is defined by freshness and abundance, fall is marked by the chef’s creativity and skill in the kitchen. Kitchens center around the pantry, the chef’s color palette.
By Jack Seemer
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By Jack Seemer
One Wednesday afternoon, a couple of us decided to trek over to one of New York City’s favorite eateries across the river in Midwood, Brooklyn: Di Fara Pizza.
By Jack Seemer
Facial hair looks and feel best when tamed through habitual shaping and conditioning.
By Jack Seemer
Whereas summer fragrance is largely dominated by citrus and aquatic notes, a proper curation of fall pays tribute to the diversity and range of the late season’s offerings — the musty smell of fallen leaves; bourbon by fireplace; ma’s pantry of spices wafting from the next room over.
By Jack Seemer
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By Jack Seemer
The stateside culture of craft hot sauce has had a slow-burn response to veteran heavyweights like Tabasco and Texas Pete, which sacrifice flavor for heat. Enthusiasts today are gazing toward the Pacific Northwest, where artisans are using the quality and abundance of fresh, local ingredients to produce wildly diverse newcomers to our country’s cabinet of hot sauces.
By Jack Seemer
A skill that every self-reliant camper should know.
By Jack Seemer
For hikers, cyclists, and backpackers, a Trangia spirit (alcohol) burning stove is a proven option for any number of different overnight excursions. But even so, the variety of sizes, materials and accessories within Trangia’s product line is burdening for anyone in the market, or simply in consideration of an upgrade.
By Jack Seemer
Today in Gear: parachute-inspired hammocks, the $2000 Blu-Ray device, mail order meats from the Mile End Deli and more.
By Jack Seemer
This Week in Gear: Land Rover’s Discovery SUV, Bose launches their “best headphones ever,” a layover in Mozambique, and more.
By Jack Seemer
Today in Gear: Sony’s QX30 camera lens for smartphones, Dyson’s smart vaccuum, Elijah Craig’s 23-year-old whiskey, and much more.
By Jack Seemer
Today in Gear: Ralph Lauren introduces wearable technology, the limited-edition Xbox One Madden 15 Bundle, Converse’s new CONS collection, and more.
By Jack Seemer
Near to far, adventure is filled with stories of conquests, scientific discovery and crazy things.
By Jack Seemer