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Barbecue Glossary

Knol Today Editor — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:18:08 +0000

Here’s a great resource if you are interested in barbecuing: Barbecue Glossary, a knol written by Craig Goldwyn.

Why jargon, even in barbecuing, important? Craig indicated that knowing the jargon will let you ‘synchronised’ in the conversation with other barbecue enthusiasts.

As a newbie in barbecue myself, learning a new term or two related to barbecuing is quite an achievement for me.

Here’s my favourite barbecue jargon:

Pitmaster. An experienced barbecue cook, a skilled craftsman, who watches over the pit and can tell by sight, sound, smell, and touch, if it is running too hot or too cold, when it needs fuel, when to add wood, when to add sauce, and when the meat is ready.

Canoeing and Kayaking Resources

Knol Today Editor — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:10:50 +0000

I stumble on an excellent knol containing resources for canoeing and kayaking.

The knol is unique, as it is actually a list of knols on everything about canoeing and kayaking written by knol writers in open and moderated collaborations. Currently, there are 10 knols listed, and from those 10 knols alone I found a great deal of information, even for a non-enthusiast like me.

My favourite from the knols on the list is How to Pack a Canoe. This knol is great for a total newbie like me wanting to know about what to prepare and plan in canoe camping to make it a memorable and worthwhile experience.

If you are interested in canoeing and kayaking, you can register yourself through ‘add a link’ link on the knol, that leads to another knol explaining about how to add your outdoor knols to the list.

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Backpacking Guide for Beginner

Knol Today Editor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:36:02 +0000

Backpacking is the best way to enjoy outdoor activities and visit beautiful places. If you are interested in backpacking or eager to start out backpacking as a hobby, I recommend you to read on.

Ryan told about his story and why he enjoyed backpacking. He said in his knol that backpacking is a great, inexpensive, hobby – you can exercise, as well as enjoy the nature, share great experience and make a lot of memories.

Ryan explained about what to wear, what to pack and what to eat during your backpacking adventure. He also share tips and how-tos on hiking and camping, as well as how to be safe and enjoy the most of your backpacking experience.

Here is Ryan’s tips on how to enjoy your backpacking journey: be safe, be prepared, be spunky, take it easy, learn about the things you are seeing, and celebrate.

I recommend you to print this knol out and use it as your guide on how to backpack and enjoy the whole experience.

Image by Mat Honan.