Journal

Snow-covered meadow with dark evergreen trees under a clear blue sky, evoking calm solitude.

Log Off Series: Swampy Lakes

Between a work from home set up, recently relocated family and the need for some change in the day to day monotony of this past year, I found myself driving...

Log Off Series: Swampy Lakes

Between a work from home set up, recently relocated family and the need for some change in the day to day monotony of this past year, I found myself driving...

Towering saguaro cactus stands tall in South Mountain Park’s desert landscape, framed by rocky terrain and golden sunlight.

Log Off Series: South Mountain Park & Reserve

Google “Portland” (where I grew up) and the first image is a modest city with a snowy peak looming over the landscape. This shaped a normalized view that nature is...

Log Off Series: South Mountain Park & Reserve

Google “Portland” (where I grew up) and the first image is a modest city with a snowy peak looming over the landscape. This shaped a normalized view that nature is...

Crowd marches for civil rights, holding signs demanding jobs, voting rights, and desegregation.

Celebrating Legacy

History that is alive to this day. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy of non-violent protest in the pursuit of equality stands as a guiding beacon of the best of American...

Celebrating Legacy

History that is alive to this day. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy of non-violent protest in the pursuit of equality stands as a guiding beacon of the best of American...

Grilled chicken, corn, beans, and coleslaw on dark plates, served on a wooden table with lime and garlic.

At Home Recipes: Yoshi Jenkins - Round 3

For our last round of recipes with Yoshi Jenkins, Rashad shares his Grilled Tamarind Chicken, Miso Molasses Baked Beans and Citrus Slaw for an ideal Summer BBQ with Mazama ceramics....

At Home Recipes: Yoshi Jenkins - Round 3

For our last round of recipes with Yoshi Jenkins, Rashad shares his Grilled Tamarind Chicken, Miso Molasses Baked Beans and Citrus Slaw for an ideal Summer BBQ with Mazama ceramics....

Vibrant orange spritz cocktail with ice and orange garnish, set on a sunny outdoor table with fresh orange slices and bottles nearby.

Mazama Spring Spritz

As the sun starts to shine a bit more on us here in Portland, we thought we’d share our favorite “it’s finally getting warm” cocktail recipe. Fill up your Mazama...

Mazama Spring Spritz

As the sun starts to shine a bit more on us here in Portland, we thought we’d share our favorite “it’s finally getting warm” cocktail recipe. Fill up your Mazama...

Roasted cauliflower steak with lime, beans, and crispy fish on dark plates, set on a textured gray tablecloth.

At Home Recipes: Yoshi Jenkins - Round 2

This week for our At Home Recipes, we are back in the kitchen with Rashad of Yoshi Jenkins. Last week, we introduced the chef’s inspiring passion to bring people together...

At Home Recipes: Yoshi Jenkins - Round 2

This week for our At Home Recipes, we are back in the kitchen with Rashad of Yoshi Jenkins. Last week, we introduced the chef’s inspiring passion to bring people together...