Simple Fall Salad
Arugula, shaved Parmesan, Pepitas, roasted butternut squash, lemon zest, sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Beet Burger w/ Brussel Sprout Fries
Roasted beets rolled in panko and lightly pan fried. Served on a roll w/ arugula, crispy shallot, and a goat cheese and lemon zest spread. Roasted brussel sprouts on the side sprinkled w/ black pepper and Hawaiian black sea salt.
Butternut Squash, Pear, and Ginger Soup
Took the following recipe and tweaked it a bit.
Oahu, Hawaii
I just got back from a pretty insane (for many reasons) trip to Oahu. Flying out there, mainly for work, a few of us chose to cruise out early and enjoy the sights and sounds of Waikiki. Departing on October 27, I had no idea what was in store for the coming few days. We ...
BOA 500: Pit Stop w Kurt Busch and Mark “Hollywood” Armstrong
Here's a few photos from my first NASCAR race. While I was a bit apprehensive heading into the event, it turned out to be an absolute blast. Between meeting the Oakley sponsored drivers and sitting on the wall during a pit stop, I don't think I could've asked for a better first experience.
Autumn Lamb Chop
Fall is in the air and autumn flavors are just coming into season. Here, I have rubbed down twin lamb chops w roasted garlic and then coated them in a rosemary panko. To finish them off, an apple cider and dark rum reduction. Served over a stack of pumpkin mash and swiss chard.
Reid Pikul 