Author Archives: Zaliek

Proxy Falls

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Zaliek

I decided to travel up the old Mckenzie Pass Highway this weekend. It was a beautiful sunny day, the perfect temperature for hiking. I stopped over at Proxy Falls on my way up. This trail is an excellent place to … Continue reading →

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Using Android Phones with a Prepaid Carrier

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Zaliek

I’ve had many people interested in what I did to get a fully featured android phone without the $80 a month contract. Obviously it requires more effort than going down to your local wireless store and buying a phone. It’s … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Zaliek

Today marks the 1 year since I started experimenting with vegetarian eating. The ideas people have about vegetarian cooking are oftentimes completely wrong. I was no exception. For that first day I had some random dishes for lunch like some … Continue reading →

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Tahkenitch Dunes and Threemile Lake

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Zaliek

This hike was quite a challenge for me but I still had fun and got lots of great pictures along the way! I went with the Obsidians which is a Eugene based hiking group. There was 9 people including myself … Continue reading →

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Beet Salad

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Zaliek

This makes a delicious side dish. A complex combination of sweet and salty that becomes more than the sum of it’s ingredients. Thanks goes to my mom, Cynthia, for the recipe! What You’ll Need: 1 1/2 lbs of beets 1 … Continue reading →

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Forest Road 1830

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Zaliek

I had spent quite a while up in the Fall Creek area last summer. When I was up there in the forest roads I had happened across an unmarked trail that I’ve been wanting to check out ever since I … Continue reading →

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Tempeh Goulash

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Zaliek

This is delicious dish that has a unique flavor to it imparted by the cumin and chili powder. A cross between Italian and Indian cooking. What You’ll Need: 1/4 cup Olive Oil 4 oz Tempeh 3 Garlic cloves, diced 3 … Continue reading →

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Climbing Spencer’s Butte ’10

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Zaliek

This was an interesting hike. I hadn’t been to Spencer Butte in probably at least 12 years. It was raining heavily so I packed rubber boots and a rain jacket, along with some gloves and other cold weather clothing. Good … Continue reading →

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Tempeh Curry

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Zaliek

This recipe was originally a chicken curry recipe which I tried converting over to use with Tempeh. Turned out great! I followed the same recipe as the original which was originally posted by showmethecurry.com. Thanks Anuja & Hetal for the … Continue reading →

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Tarragon Yukons

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Zaliek

Browned Yukon potatoes mixed with Tarragon and S&P. Simple, yet absolutely delicious! The sweetness of the Yukons is enhanced with the aromatic anise flavor of the Tarragon. What You’ll Need: Yukon Gold Potatoes Tarragon (usually dried) Salt White Pepper Olive … Continue reading →

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