The Zen and The Adrenaline
A personal journey into the “Why” of fly fishing for me and maybe you. A meditative yet exciting activity that lets me get away physically and mentally from all of my worries.
A Primer on Fly Fishing
AKA: Almost Everything You Need to Get Out and Get Going Whether you’re new to fly fishing, looking to brush up on the essentials, or… Read More »A Primer on Fly Fishing
Baked Salmon
This is one of my favorite and easiest Salmon preparations! Its great for a group and scales very well for a crowd! It can be overcooked and still be moist plus is versatile and can readily adapt to any flavors.
Brix Sugar Kombucha Calculator
An easy to use Sugar in your Kombucha Calculator that helps you understand what the Brix number on your Refractometer means!
DIY Kombucha Cost Comparison (Everything you could need or want to know!)
Do you spend a ton on Kombucha? I did and I wondered how much could I save by making it at home… Turns out a lot… and I have better flavors that I can customize… and ended up enjoying doing it myself!
Pressure Cooker Black Beans
Homemade black beans taste superior, are customizable, cheaper than canned ones, and a pressure cooker enhances flavor without the need for soaking.
Homemade Tortilla’s
Homemade tortillas surpass store-bought in taste and are far less expensive, offering infinite customization options, like bacon fat for smokiness or butter for flaky richness, to perfectly match any dish!
Beet Tahina Salad
This versatile salad with earthy, floral flavors shines among Middle Eastern dishes and pairs well with dishes from cuisines all over the world.
Creamy Baba Ghanoush
Delicious, subtle, floral, flavorful, full of umami, an amazing dip or spread that goes with so many things!
Vegan Creamy Chipotle Sauce ( Queso ?)
Some call this recipe Vegan Queso or Vegan Chile con Queso, but I think that does this recipe a disservice! To be honest its way way better just to think of it as an awesome chipotle dip or spread!
RockFish Tacos
An exceptionally light and delicious batter coats these Rockfish Tacos, which are made truly excellent with some of this Mexican / Middle Eastern Coleslaw, and… Read More »RockFish Tacos
Mexican / Middle Eastern Coleslaw
A fusion coleslaw recipe that combines Mexican and Middle Eastern flavors, inspired by the idea that similar latitude influences regional ingredients more than culture. Through geographical parallels—like Mexico’s shared latitude with Middle Eastern countries—similar crops prosper, affecting culinary practices. This insight underpins the recipe’s blend, perfect for fish tacos, chicken wraps, or as a side.
Middle Eastern Style Brunch-Lunch-Dinner
This meal is something that is sure to impress guests, and also is great even just for a standard meal if you’re looking for something fresh, filling, and delicious… oh and lots of leftovers!
Crispy Marinated Tofu With Coconut Peanut Sauce
I created a versatile tofu recipe to infuse rich flavor and satisfy skeptics. It’s affordable, easy, and can be used in various meals from salads to entrees, even without the sauce. The recipe makes extra marinated tofu, so double the sauce ingredients if you want it fully sauced.
Israeli Salad / Arabic Salad / Shirazi Salad
This salad epitomizes freshness and health, brimming with Vitamin C, fiber, and healthy fats. It’s a versatile dish that has become a staple for brunch, lunch, and dinner. An excellent recipe that promises not to disappoint and is worth adding to any meal rotation.
(Chulu’s) Kofta Kebabs
Probably the best Kofta Kebabs I have had, works great with almost any meat as well!
French Lamb Shanks (Pressure cooker)
An easy French twist on Lamb Shanks done much faster in a pressure cooker!
Schug (Yemenite Hot Sauce)
Hot, Spicy, Floral, Fiery… This traditional Yemenite Hot Sauce is popular all over the middle east, and this is my favorite version of it!
Pechugas de Angeles (AKA Trailer Park Chicken)
One of my favorite, easiest, quickest ways to make a Mexican style chicken! About 30 minutes and you’ve got dinner for about 8 (If you use 2 pounds of chicken)!
Lamb al Pastor with Mint Pineapple Salsa
Lamb Al Pastor Originally Al Pastor which has been made famous by Taco Trucks almost everywhere and known as “The Taco” of Mexico City was… Read More »Lamb al Pastor with Mint Pineapple Salsa
French Lentil Sausage Soup
A Quick and Easy French take on Lentils with Sausage, perfect anytime of year, but especially when cold out!
The Best Damn Tahini (Tahina) Sauce
Recipe 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2- 4 Lemons zest one of the lemons before juicing)12 cloves of garlic (like from a bag of peeled… Read More »The Best Damn Tahini (Tahina) Sauce
The Sawyer Filters…. And Some Pretty Cool Things you can do with them!
Say what!?!? Ah the Sawyer Filters, I absolutely love them, for such a small price tag you really get such a mighty little filter! And… Read More »The Sawyer Filters…. And Some Pretty Cool Things you can do with them!
The Sawtooth Wilderness!
Alice – Toxaway Lakes Loop Hike TLDR: This is an absolutely amazing must do hike, there are stop after stop draw dropping views with some… Read More »The Sawtooth Wilderness!
Homemade Windshield Washer Fluid
Why? (Almost) Everybody uses it… It keeps your windshield clean and clear, and I personally consider it pretty essential to my driving experience (might have… Read More »Homemade Windshield Washer Fluid
Cross Country Skiing (Especially around Seattle).
One of the great things about living in the Seattle area is the abundance of outdoor activities. From hiking and biking to floating a river… Read More »Cross Country Skiing (Especially around Seattle).
Sea to Sky (Sky to Sea) Timelapse
A timelapse of part of the drive coming down from Whistler BC to Vancouver BC on the Sea to Sky Highway!