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I write the mundane, the interesting and everything in between at
https://pickledokra.net
The first edition of Pickled Okra Magazine is here! Grilling, recipes, astrophotography! It's all here.
#seattle
#zine
#magazine
#recipes
#photography
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Pickled Okra Magazine, Summer 2026 Edition
The first edition of Pickled Okra Magazine is here! I’ve got a digital copy for viewing here (click on the cover image below to open it up!), but I also have some color physical editions as well, along with black and white versions I’ve left at coffeehouses. To navigate the magazine you can either use […]
https://pickledokra.net/pickled-okra-magazine-summer-2026-edition/
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I’m still shook by CONFESSIONS II. This is up there with Ray of Light, Music, and of course the original Confessions as some of her best work.
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As summer trudges along we continue to contend with 30 degree temperature swings, but the garden continues to grow!
#gardening
#photography
#plants
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July 2026 Garden Update
As summer trudges along we continue to contend with 30 degree temperature swings, but the garden continues to grow! Our tomatoes have started to finally grow. We’re growing a few varieties that can be harder to find. Our double-delite rose continues to be prolific in both size and scent! Truly intoxicating. I mentioned last month […]
https://pickledokra.net/july-2026-garden-update/
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We went to my mom's house for Independence Day and had a lovely time. For the first time in probably over twenty years my brother was in town for the holiday as well!
#fireworks
#seattle
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Fireworks, Turkish Tea and more at Mom’s
We went to my mom’s house for Independence Day and had a lovely time. For the first time in probably over twenty years my brother was in town for the holiday as well! We arrived around 4pm and it was an absolutely beautiful day. My mom has a true oasis of a yard. Lots of […]
https://pickledokra.net/fireworks-turkish-tea-and-more-at-moms/
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Where I discuss the Season 3 Episode 3 of House of the Dragon! Last night's episode was SO stressful. Ramin Djawadi did an amazing job with all the anxiety inducing music. Spoilers ahead!
#HotD
#GoT
#HotDs3e3
#fireandblood
#asoiaf
#grrm
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House of the Dragon: S3E3 Discussion
Last night’s episode was SO stressful. Ramin Djawadi did an amazing job with all the anxiety inducing music. First off, COLD OPEN!! This 100% was meant to be the season 3 premiere. I loved the new opening scene as well, with the tapestry getting torn. We’re watching this show back to back with the new […]
https://pickledokra.net/house-of-the-dragon-s3e3-discussion/
3 days ago
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I've already listened to Madonna's Confessions II several times. My thoughts within!
#coadf
#coadfII
#madonna
#stuartprice
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Madonna’s Confessions II, A Listen
Confessions II is a special album, one that fans have waited a very long time for! Pictured is the standard edition, but I’ve also listened to the full 16 track version, which is what I’ll be talking about here. CONFESSIONS IIBy Madonna★★★★☆.5 (4.5/5 Stars), or, “A Magic Trip to Danceteria” CONFESSIONS II is a clever […]
https://pickledokra.net/madonnas-confessions-ii-a-listen/
4 days ago
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This Independence Day I celebrate the people in my life who dedicate their time to making things better.
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Independence Day, 250 Years Later
250 years ago the colonies declared themselves independent from rule of Great Britain. This moment in our history has been a guiding compass for Americans, born or immigrant ever since. What makes someone an American? Anyone can be one and we truly shine when we come together and prove our motto right: that out of […]
https://pickledokra.net/independence-day-250-years-later/
5 days ago
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Our friend Ryan invited us to his beer academy class which was a ton of fun. Photos within!
#brewery
#beer
#hops
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Ryan’s Beer Academy
Our friend Ryan invited us to his beer academy class which was a ton of fun! It was an edutainment course, basically, exploring the nuances of different beer types to see what you do and do not like. In total about 10 of us were in the class and each of us brought something to […]
https://pickledokra.net/ryans-beer-academy/
6 days ago
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I am so excited to listen to Madonna's Confessions II tonight. Aside from the singles I've mainly avoided any spoilers. I think the only thing that could match its hype for me is whenever The Winds of Winter releases, lol.
7 days ago
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My headache tells me that I shouldn't have had that little tipple of green chartreuse last night. 🤭
7 days ago
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LinkedIn posts are so cringy. Especially when it's Mhathewh and Ghwendalyn posting about how they're MBAs and so cool. 💀
7 days ago
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MADONNA RELEASE DAY!!!!!!
#coadf
#confessionsii
7 days ago
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Earlier this week we went to the soft opening of El Pastorcito Taqueria here in Capitol Hill, Seattle. My review within!
#restaurantreview
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El Pastorcito Taqueria, Capitol Hill Seattle, A Review
Earlier this week we went to the soft opening of El Pastorcito Taqueria here in Capitol Hill, Seattle. The space here is quite large, it’s been a couple of places since I’ve lived here including Paradise, Olmstead and the long shuttered Broadway Grill. The interior is very sparse but it’s a huge space with plenty […]
https://pickledokra.net/el-pastorcito-taqueria-capitol-hill-seattle-a-review/
7 days ago
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Where do I even begin? Assassin's Fate by Robin Hobb is a gripping novel that serves as a satisfying end to The Fitz and the Fool trilogy. Full spoilers within for the entire series. You are warned.
#rote
#booksky
#fantasy
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Assassin’s Fate, A Review
Where do I even begin? Assassin’s Fate by Robin Hobb is a gripping novel that serves as a satisfying end to The Fitz and the Fool trilogy. Full and complete spoilers below for the entire series. You are warned. Assassin’s Fate by Robin Hobb ★★★★☆.5 (4.5/5 stars), or, “A Very Excellent Novel” Assassin’s Fate is book three […]
https://pickledokra.net/assassins-fate-a-review/
8 days ago
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This past weekend we went to Capitol Hill PrideFest and ran into many familiar faces! All the pics within!
#seattle
#seattlepride
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2026 Capitol Hill Seattle PrideFest
This past weekend we went to Capitol Hill PrideFest and ran into many familiar faces! Fortunately the weather ended up becoming sunny because in the early morning it was very rainy, so I was a bit worried at first. Thankfully, it was not an issue! The crowd really turned out! Lots of smiling faces and […]
https://pickledokra.net/2026-capitol-hill-seattle-pridefest/
9 days ago
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🥲 I’ve complained about this before but I really miss a comfy coffeehouse with plush, cozy chairs. Sometimes I want to go read at one but the thought of builder-grade furnishings fatigues me.
10 days ago
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Where I discuss the Season 3 Episode 2 of House of the Dragon. That was easily one of the best episodes yet. Spoilers ahead!
#HotD
#GoT
#HotDs3e2
#fireandblood
#asoiaf
#grrm
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House of the Dragon: S3E2 Discussion
That was easily one of the best episodes of House of the Dragon yet. Omg there is so much to unpack! Well, first off, I mentioned that last week felt like it was the season 2 finale. I take that back, this felt like the season 2 finale. Right down to the “cliffhanger” camera shot […]
https://pickledokra.net/house-of-the-dragon-s3e2-discussion/
10 days ago
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I forgot how cheap the Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender looks. 🤭
11 days ago
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Have you ever had recipe paralysis? Zero idea what of what to make for dinner? Well, no more because Madame Sept is here to save the day.
#crystalball
#recipeideas
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Madame Sept’s Recipe Scrying
Have you ever had recipe paralysis? Zero idea what of what to make for dinner? Well, no more because Madame Sept is here to save the day. Deep in the woods lives Madame Sept, a forest witch who will bestow recipes upon you.
https://pickledokra.net/madame-septs-recipe-scrying/
11 days ago
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Are they… you know. 💅
11 days ago
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reposted by
Grant
Liam 🏳️🌈
12 days ago
Happy Pride, y'all! 🌈 Delightful to continue our low-key Pride tradition with good friends 🥰 w/
@justjustan.bsky.social
@grants.bsky.social
and Kevin!
#Pride
#Seattle
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Happy pride weekend everyone!
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Happy Pride Weekend!
Happy pride weekend! We’re gonna go enjoy the Capitol Hill PrideFest today, I’m sure I’ll see some of you out and about! Stay sparkling!
https://pickledokra.net/happy-pride-weekend/
12 days ago
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1pm and I still haven’t eaten. I should probably do that. 🤭🤭🤭
13 days ago
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The garden has been growing growing growing! Pics from my June update within!
#gardening
#photography
#plants
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June 2026 Garden Update
The garden has been growing growing growing! Compared to last year though things have been a little more muted I feel. Our weather has been doing daily 30 degree swings so some stuff is wanting more consistent heat and thus a bit smaller than it could be. This year we’re growing ribless celery, which I […]
https://pickledokra.net/june-2026-garden-update/
13 days ago
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Last night we attended an early screening of Supergirl, a fun and surprisingly thoughtful movie at times. My full spoiler review within.
#dc
#supergirl
#superman
#comics
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Supergirl, An Early Screening
Supergirl★★★☆☆.5 (3.5/5 Stars), or, “A Fun Popcorn Flick”Directed by Craig Gillespie Last night we attended an early screening of Supergirl, a fun and surprisingly thoughtful movie at times. Right off the bat, this is a very low-stakes movie in the vein of Mandalorian and Grogu, which I appreciate. It exists in a broader universe but […]
https://pickledokra.net/supergirl-an-early-screening/
14 days ago
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Where
@nunivek.bsky.social
,
@liamsteckler.com
and
@justjustan.bsky.social
and I camp at Sol Duc Hot Springs! Plus, a recipe for Lemon Chicken Rosemary soup, camping edition!
#naturephotography
#camping
#olympicnationalpark
#seattle
#pnw
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Camping at Sol Duc Hot Springs (Plus a Camping Soup Recipe!)
Not me putting Justan and Liam’s tent as the post image when Kevin and I absolutely slept in our car like princesses. LOL. A few weeks ago we went camping on the Olympic Peninsula, a nice sojourn to nature where emails and pings could not bother us! Praise be, LOL. The weather was absolutely lovely, […]
https://pickledokra.net/camping-at-sol-duc-hot-springs-plus-a-camping-soup-recipe/
15 days ago
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Spyro has a very pleasing score. 😌
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Spyro - Year of the Dragon OST: Title/Sparx Levels
YouTube video by 3godzilla3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxhcNBJgSxs
15 days ago
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Pop that champagne because it's 365 straight days of posting here on the blog!
#blogging
#memories
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365 Day Post Streak!
Pop that champagne because it’s 365 straight days of posting here on the blog! Lol, I didn’t really set out to do this but I realized a while back that I have been posting daily since June 23rd, 2025 with the post Our Cousin Visits Seattle! Since then we’ve gone on many adventures including celebrating […]
https://pickledokra.net/365-day-post-streak/
16 days ago
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Where I discuss the Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon. That kiss was awkward as HELL. Lots of ships! AND Featuring
@liamsteckler.com
extinguishing the flames of a dragon! Spoilers ahead.
#HotD
#GoT
#HotDs3e1
#fireandblood
#asoiaf
#grrm
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House of the Dragon: S3E1 Discussion
The season three premiere of House of the Dragon! Blessings to the Seven for that recap because I totally forgot like half of the last season because of the large gap between them. Full spoilers ahead. As is tradition with any A Song of Ice and Fire premiere or finale, we made some fun food to […]
https://pickledokra.net/house-of-the-dragon-s3e1-discussion/
17 days ago
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Who doesn't like lasagna? Let alone béchamel lasagna?! Here's
@nunivek.bsky.social
's recipe, an all around crowd pleaser.
#recipe
#italian
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Béchamel Lasagna Recipe
Who doesn’t like lasagna? Let alone béchamel lasagna?! Here’s Kevin’s recipe, an all around crowd pleaser. Begin by preheating your oven to 375F and also boiling a large stock pot full of water, salting it liberally. Boil your entire 1lb box of dried lasagna sheets for 4 minutes, it will not be fully cooked which […]
https://pickledokra.net/bechamel-lasagna-recipe/
18 days ago
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100% using a visualizer like its 1999, lol.
19 days ago
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Join us on a typical Saturday morning adventure of grocery shopping, brunch and coffee!
#seattle
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Our Typical Saturday Morning
Join us on a typical Saturday morning adventure! Our Saturday mornings tend to follow a routine of breakfast, coffee and grocery shopping for the week. It really depends on the mood where we go, but we have a soft spot for McDonalds breakfast, LOL. I know, I know, it has a reputation. ;P Other options […]
https://pickledokra.net/our-typical-saturday-morning/
19 days ago
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It's pretty easy to bake potatoes in your oven, it just takes some time. My method within!
#recipe
#bakedpotato
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Oven Baked Potato Method
It’s pretty easy to bake potatoes in your oven, it just takes some time. You really just need a russet potato, olive oil and salt. Plus some tinfoil. Preheat your oven to 450F. Scrub and wash your potatoes well and place them on a square of tinfoil large enough to fully wrap them. Prick the […]
https://pickledokra.net/oven-baked-potato-method/
20 days ago
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The vibe today. I randomly discovered Terra Incognita this year and they've become a favorite.
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Kafi by Chinmaya Dunster, Prem Joshua & Ravi Freeman on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 5:00
https://music.apple.com/us/album/kafi/1793308517?i=1793308518
21 days ago
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Where I try out video content! Enjoy this romp through Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance featuring my commentary!
#gaming
#gamecube
#netherealm
#mk
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Video: Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance Arcade Playthrough
Trying something new! Sorry for the low quality video, I host my own files so storage is precious, LOL. Enjoy this romp through arcade mode of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance on Nintendo GameCube via a genuine Wii, featuring my commentary! Cheers!
https://pickledokra.net/video-mortal-kombat-deadly-alliance-arcade-playthrough/
21 days ago
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Herb & Bitter Public House is a cute spot here in Capitol Hill Seattle. They've been around for quite some time as well! My review within.
#seattle
#restaurantreview
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Herb & Bitter Public House Seattle, A Review
Herb & Bitter Public House is a cute spot here in Capitol Hill Seattle. They’ve been around for quite some time as well! I’ve only sat in the front of the restaurant prior to this visit so I was surprised they had a back patio. I literally do not know how I never noticed this […]
https://pickledokra.net/herb-bitter-public-house-seattle-a-review/
22 days ago
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Our “Drama Queen” poppies are blooming! Truly dramatic. For some reason I keep calling them tulips, probably because they remind me of a tulip that I grew recently, but still, these are very obviously poppies 😂
23 days ago
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Where I share pics of making a duck curry for our dinner with
@justjustan.bsky.social
and
@liamsteckler.com
.
#thai
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Sunday Dinner Vibes
Where I share pics of making a duck curry for our dinner with Justan and Liam! I made duck stock specifically for this recipe of duck curry from Pailin Chongchitnant. I am very pleased with how it all turned out. The tomatoes and fresh pineapple really went well with the spicy and savory curry itself. […]
https://pickledokra.net/sunday-dinner-vibes/
23 days ago
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24 days ago
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Where I unbox and rebox and patch my copy of Vantage by Stonemaier Games.
#boardgame
#tabletopgame
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Patching Vantage to Version 3.0
I’ve been sitting on these errata packs for Vantage for a bit now, mainly because I was too lazy to sort them into the box. Vantage is a massive game and the box weighs like twelve pounds. It’s not as heavy as say… Gloomhaven, but the replayability of the game is vast. If you’ve never […]
https://pickledokra.net/patching-vantage-to-version-3-0/
24 days ago
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Who doesn't like a margarita? I really like the version from Liquid Intelligence, and over the years this is the version I've developed from that base. Full recipe within.
#mixology
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Blended Margarita Recipe
Who doesn’t like a margarita? I really like the version from Liquid Intelligence, and over the years this is the version I’ve developed from that base. It’s not traditional, but it’s good. Before juicing your lime(s) cut a wheel from it for the garnish. You can rim the glass with salt if you’d like. To […]
https://pickledokra.net/blended-margarita-recipe/
25 days ago
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"Let us dance!" Continuing my Mortal Kombat kick, I've been playing Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch 2, as Mileena, of course. My review within!
#mk
#gaming
#mk1
#videogame
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Mortal Kombat 1 (2023), A Review
Generally I had a good time with Mortal Kombat 1. I think the name is horrible though, since this is actually Mortal Kombat 12, technically. lol. I’m playing on Switch 2 but this is actually a Switch 1 game. Performance wise it’s not in a bad spot and it runs better on Switch 2 hardware, […]
https://pickledokra.net/mortal-kombat-1-2023-a-review/
26 days ago
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Who doesn't love an asian supermarket? We made a trek to Lynnwood to go to T&T Supermarket.
#seattle
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A Trip to T&T Supermarket, Lynnwood WA
Who doesn’t love an asian supermarket? In 2024, T&T, a major Canadian grocer with a Taiwanese focus opened in Bellevue. That location is huge and was absolutely slammed for a long while after opening. Anyways, they opened a second, smaller location in Lynnwood so we went to check it out. Both locations are about equivalent […]
https://pickledokra.net/a-trip-to-tt-supermarket-lynnwood-wa/
27 days ago
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😌 sade moment.
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War of the Hearts by Sade on Apple Music
Song · 1985 · Duration 6:47
https://music.apple.com/us/album/war-of-the-hearts/211677347?i=211677435
27 days ago
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We found ourselves at the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, a place I weirdly didn't even know existed until recently. It has both wildlife and more traditional zoo settings. Photos within!
#pnw
#zoo
#wildlifepreserve
#photography
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A Trip to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
We found ourselves at the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, a place I weirdly didn’t even know existed until recently. This place is lush and beautiful. It’s one of four accredited zoos in Washington state, along with Woodland Park, the Seattle Aquarium and also Point Defiance. This isn’t really a typical zoo though, as it focuses […]
https://pickledokra.net/a-trip-to-northwest-trek-wildlife-park/
28 days ago
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So you bought a whole roasted duck from an asian grocery. What do you do with the leftover bones? Make stock! My recipe for duck broth within.
#blog
#cooking
#photography
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A Very Basic Duck Stock Recipe
The other day I was making Pailin Chongchitnant’s duck curry and one of the steps is to make a duck stock. She has a basic method on her recipe on how to do that but this is what I did: After carving your duck for your meal, you’ll want any leftover bones including the wings, […]
https://pickledokra.net/a-very-basic-duck-stock-recipe/
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We went and saw the Mortal Kombat II film on opening day and it was a fun romp through Outrealm! Full spoilers ahead.
#mk
#mkii
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Mortal Kombat II Film (2026)
We went and saw the Mortal Kombat II film on opening day and it was a fun romp through Outrealm! The movie is not high art, it’s in fact really corny at times but if you like the games and lore then you’ll enjoy this. The first movie really was focused on a character named […]
https://pickledokra.net/mortal-kombat-ii-film-2026/
about 1 month ago
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Night espresso hits differently. 😌
about 1 month ago
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BRIENNE OF TARTH IN A MADONNA MUSIC VIDEO??????? I’m obsessed.
about 1 month ago
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Who doesn't like a trifle? These cherry trifles come together really easily and are perfect for a summery day.
#dessert
#recipe
#cooking
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Individual Cherry Trifles Recipe
Who doesn’t like a trifle? These come together really easily and are perfect for a summery day. Begin by macerating cherries. First pit and halve your cherries and then add the sugar, lime juice and salt. Allow this to macerate for at least ten minutes. Meanwhile whip the cream in a bowl by combining the […]
https://pickledokra.net/individual-cherry-trifles-recipe/
about 1 month ago
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