Smoking is a great way to expand your cooking repertoire and add a new level of interest and depth to your menus. In this post, I will cover the basic equipment used in smoking, the types and intensities of popular wood varieties and share on a few of my smoking recipes. Once the basic principals of smoking are understood and you get a little practice under your belt, experiment with everything from meats and vegetables to nuts and cheese, and create your own rubs and sauces.