Category: Videos
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Big Creek Cave Falls…the EASY way!
I’ve been exploring the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas since I was 19. There’s no place on earth like it…ancient mountains, thundering waterfalls, pristine rivers, deep and mysterious caves. After after 30 or so trips there, one might start to think that one had explored it all. But recently I became intrigued by an image I…
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Burning Man 2013: Part 1
And now it’s time…the main event. Burning Man. This was my 5th “Burn” and the more often I get asked, “What is Burning Man?” the more at a loss for words I am. When you ask that question to one of the 65,000+ “Burners,” you’ll get 65,000+ different answers. “It’s an art festival.” “It’s the…
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Burning Man 2013: The Pilgrimage, part 1
It begins. My annual pilgrimage to Burning Man. I’ll explain more about Burning Man in a later blog, because right now, it’s about the journey there. And boy, was I ready to be on the road. The last month has been nothing but frantic preparation for Burning Man. Way more than normal. In the past…
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Foraging for Morels in Arkansas
Anyone who classifies themselves as a “foodie” knows about morels. These miraculous mushrooms are the most coveted table fungus on the planet, rivaling the reputations of even the black and white truffles of southern Europe. However, unlike truffles, which CAN be cultivated and dependably harvested, the morel has resisted ALL attempts at cultivation. Every…
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Utah Series: Hot Springs
Those who follow my blog regularly know how obsessed I am with natural hot springs. They never cease to amaze me. The fact that toasty warm water seeps up from beneath the ground and provides us with a natural jacuzzi just blows my mind over and over. In this special series where I’m highlighting my…
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Utah Series: The Secret Anasazi Fortress
Over the coming weeks I’m going to take you on a tour of some of my favorite spots in one of my favorite states…Utah! If you’ve ever been to Utah, chances are it was to one of their stunning national parks, like Bryce Canyon, Arches, or Zion. Or maybe you were visiting Salt Lake City…
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On Brining…
It’s turkey season, and that means all the TV shows are full of tips and tricks for the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. Baste it every 10 minutes. Bake it in a bag. Deep fry it. Rub butter under the skin. The turkey, like all meats that have both light and dark on the same carcass, presents…
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Burning Man 2012: The Burn
After almost a full week of preparation and travel, we land in the Burning Man line. Burning Man takes place on the Black Rock Desert Playa…a vast dry lake bed in one of the most remote parts of the mainland US. You leave the pavement several miles north of the tiny village of Gerlach, Nevada,…
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My Interview in Italy!
Several months ago I did an interview with the Italian magazine Intervistato. Maria, the interviewer, was SO delightful! We chat for half an hour about my life, MasterChef, cooking, and travel. There are many stories in this interview that haven’t appeared anywhere else, including one of the most amazing moments in my life where I…
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My Weekend with Monti and David
Last week I went to Phoenix to help out with a fundraiser for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital that was initiated by Monti Carlo. I’ve been wanting to meet Monti for awhile, and when she invited me to help out, I was ecstatic. To make things even more exciting, David Martinez and his wife were going…