Sunday, December 30, 2012

Bean and Kale Soup with Sausage or Soyrizo Options

Untitled

Butterbean or Lima Bean Kale Soup above is cooked with chicken broth and gluten free chicken sausage. Gluten Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free

Food I make

Cannellini Bean and Pinto Bean Kale Soup with Soyrizo and veggie broth - Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Both are great soups to make on a cold winter day. Feel free to use any kind of bean you enjoy. I've tried different beans each time I make the soup and all have added their own yumminess

Untitled

Soak the beans over night or for at lease 4 hours before cooking. I do not use canned beans. You can to save time however it's not as heathy.

I add seaweed (Kombu works) to my beans to cut down on the gaseous aftermath.

Boil the beans and seaweed for 20 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 4 hours depending on the beans and thier recommended times.

Untitled

In a Staub Dutch Oven or 5 quart heavy pot, cook your soyrizo or chicken sausage.

Untitled

Once fully cooked, remove the sausage from the pot and transfer to a plate. Leave any rendered fat in the pot.

Untitled

Do not clean the pot, add onions and oil and cook on high-meduim heat for 3 minutes.

Bean and Kale Soup

Add carrot, celery and spices - cook for about 5 to 10 minutes on medium heat. After the veggies had some time to cook, add the broth (vegan or chicken).

Bring soup to a boil then add beans and sausage.  Stir the pot.

Untitled

Chop up a pound or more of kale (if you have time, de-rib or de-stem the kale)


Untitled

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the kale. Cook covered for a couple of hours on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb mild Italian Sausage or one package of soyrizo (remove the casing if using soyrizo. My friend Stacey recommend Field Roast Sega and Apple soyrizo.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium yello onion, cut into small dice (3/4 cup)
1 or 2 celery ribs, cut small
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 or 2 carrots
1/8 teaspoon crush red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 fresh ground black pepper
48 ounces broth (Edward and Sons Not-Chick'n) or Organic Chicken broth. I used my homemade chicken broth
2 cups cooked beans (cannellini, Lima, Pinto or what ever you enjoy)
1 lb Kale, stems removed

Thursday, December 20, 2012

North Shore O'ahu Billabong Surf Trip 2012

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Meet the ladies of Billabong Girls Surf Trip 2012 - left to right Fast E, Asil, Darling L, LouLouHEll, Sexy V, Ripper Em, and Spicy Cat.

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Photo outside the Billabong house Dec. 7th 2012 for the Pipe Masters

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Billboard photo op - Dec 7th

North Shore Hawaii

Outside the main area

North Shore Hawaii

Sunset at the Billabong House with view of pipe in the background

North Shore Hawaii

Pre- Contest Party at the Billabong house - Keala Kennelly Pro surfer DJ'ing at the Billabong House - DANG!

North Shore Hawaii

Big Party for the Billabong Girls Surf Trip 2012 - Lots of dancing.

North Shore Hawaii

Surfer Poll Awards Dec. 7th - A tribute to Andy Irons. Hanging with the guys from Tracks Mag; Australia's Premier Surfing Magazine.

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Spicy Cat and LouLou hanging with Reef McIntosh and his trophy

North Shore Hawaii

Darling L picking up her longboard. We rented our own boards for about 25 dollars a day at the surf shop in Haleiwa called Surf and Sea. They are located at 62-595 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI

Untitled

There are several cute shops and cafes near Surf and Sea. While we were there, they had an amazing sale on their swimming costumes.

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Chips and salsa while we wait to be seated at the mexican restaurant called Cholos! 66-250 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI 96712

North Shore Hawaii

Cholo's Homestyle Mexican food was good with big portions and fresh fish. I had the Fajitas with grilled onions, red and green bell peppers and marinated steak, chicken or seafood. Served with rice, beans, tortillas, salsa, guacamole & sour cream & Fresh Ahi...$17.00.

North Shore 2012

On any day/night during the Pipe Masters you will run into someone you know or met that day at the food truck Sharks Cove Grill - located at 59-712 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI 96712. In the morning I'd order their Banana Protein (6.00) smoothy with Frozen Bananas, Peanut Butter, Soy Milk and Honey. For dinner I really enjoyed the Fresh Ahi Sandwich (8.00) with Local Ahi Tuna Drizzled with Creamy Oriental Sauce. Side note: do not go if you are in a hurry.

North Shore Hawaii

Day activities other than surfing. Jumping off the Waimea Bay rock into beautiful warm water. Background info: Waimea Bay was made famous to the general public in the 1964 film Ride the Wild Surf and in the Jan and Dean song which played at the end of the film

North Shore Hawaii

I jumped with my GoPro. Below is a little video I put together of our jump. It's a little shaky



Jumping Waimea Bay Rock in O'ahu

North Shore 2012

Parking lot of the Waimea Homestead Farmers market... you never know who you will run in to

North Shore 2012

Waimea Homestead Farmers Market on Thursday afternoon is located on Hwy 19 next to the 55 mile marker at Kuhio Hale West Hawaii Office of DHHL. Today we are shopping for sunrise shell jewelry. They are believed to make the wearer blessed and bring them good fortune.

North Shore 2012

These shells (Sunrise) are one of the most sought after for their history, beauty and rarity. They are only found in Hawaii so that alone makes them very special. Their history goes back to ancient times when only the Hawaiian royal family was allowed to wear to this unique treasure. They are still around today but are hard to obtain because they live in depths of over 200ft. By the time they get to the beach they are usually destroyed from our powerful surf.

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

While on the Billabong Girls Surf Trip, we had a bunch of photo options. Here we stopped by the city sign to do a group shot.

Untitled

Maybe one day on the board, but currently on earth only.

Untitled

After the trip was over, I stayed another 6 days. Check out my view!!  I rented a studio at the North Shore Backpackers in their Beach House located right smack on Pupukea Beach Marine Sanctuary or “Three Tables Beach”. Three Tables has some of the best diving and snorkeling on the Island. Also located just a 5 minute walk away are 2 other famous beaches including Waimea Bay and Sharks’ Cove amazing diving location.

Untitled

Big room with view of ocean, TV, private bathroom, kitchen and bike rentals - I loved it.

Untitled

I wish I had these bikes. The ones for rent for 5 bucks are worth 5 bucks.

North Shore 2012

Three Tables Beach right outside my studio for 6 days! I was in heaven on my empty beach.

Untitled

Beet Box Cafe - Haleiwa, HI is one of my favorites and it's vegetarian. Located in the back of a store, btw.

I had the 3 LITTLE BIRDS on toasted multigrain bread lays a delicious chipotle aioli which is then topped with Fakin Bacon, avocado, tomato, carrots, red onion and sprouts for 10.50. Their french press coffee is amaz-a-balls!!!

Oahu north Shore

Traveling around the island in a 4 Runner was a little tight with two in the back, 3 in the middle and 3 in the front with surfboards and all...

Oahu north Shore

Party Wave at Ali'i Beach

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Billabong Pipe Masters - 2012

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012 with the girls from Billabong Girls Surf Trip

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Shane Dorian surfing on Saturday (Backdorian)

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Kelly Slater competing at the Pipeline Masters on Saturday 2012 (backdoor)

Billabong Pipe Masters

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Kelly Slater killing it on Saturday at Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

I think this is Joel Parkinson GO PARKO!

Billabong All Day Ls Rash Guard (Google Affiliate Ad)

North Shore Hawaii

GoPro at the event! GoPro is stoked to welcome Kelly Slater to the team! GoKelly Video

North Shore Hawaii

The 3 Three - Van's surfers (3 brothers) Pat, Dane and Tanner Gudauskas. Dane Gudauskas — at North Shore Billabong Pipe Masters Competition.

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

All the Girls at the Billabong Pipe Masters on Saturday. Girls Billabong Surf Trip 2012

North Shore Hawaii

Keala Kennelly Pro surfer DJ'ing at the Billabong House Pre Contest Party Friday Dec. 7th 2012 - DANG! Keala Kennelly is a professional surfer. She was featured playing herself in the movie Blue Crush and was also in the movie Step Into Liquid.

North Shore Hawaii

Damien Hobgood signing boards at the Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

North Shore Hawaii

Damien Hobgood is a professional surfer from Satellite Beach, Florida. He's been in movies too! A Bowlful of Chile, Pure Surf, New Emissions of Light & Sound.

North Shore 2012

Joel Parkinson (Parko) wins the World Title! After the win, shirts and beers — at Billabong House.

North Shore 2012

Views from the House at the Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

North Shore Hawaii

My big crush since way back when... Shane Dorian Years Pro: 16 Stance: Regular Favorite Spot: Pipe (Haw), Cloudbreak (Fiji)

North Shore Hawaii

Gerry Ropez Not Die! Trukey Melt grilled up some mean shirts. I'm so sad I didn't get one! Next time!

North Shore Hawaii

We ran into Rob Machado just before he was going to surf somewhere on North Shore.

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

After Parko won the World Title and the Billabong house party ended, we went to Surfer, The Bar for more celebrations. Look who we ran into: Gary Elkerton, known as Kong, an Australian surfer and three time world masters champion (2000–01, 2003).

Billabong Pipe Masters 2012

Derek Rabelo, blind surfer and complete inspiration — at Billabong House.

Untitled

Talkstory with surfers Gerry Lopez and Randy Rarick at Surfer, The Bar. It's worth the hour to watch these two talk about surfing in the late 1960ies, starting Lighting Bolt the company and life as a surfer. TalkStory is every Wednesday night at Surfer, The Bar.


Video of Gerry Lopez! Must watch!

Untitled

Tuesday night with Todd Hannigan

If you aren't familiar with Todd Hannigan's music visit his website at www.toddhannigan.com
Todd is an Ojai based singer-songwriter, producer, film music composer and studio owner whose sound reflects influences like Nick Drake, MarkKnofler and Cat Stevens. He is well known in the international surf and folk-rock community having played with Jack Johnson, Jackson Browne and BenHarper. He is recognized for his work on award winning surf films"Thicker Than Water", "September Sessions" and SXSWaudience award 2012 "Big Easy Express."

Todd Hannigan

What a treat and thanks Todd for putting me on the list to see your amazing music! Very fun night!

Day 2 Highlights - 2012 Billabong Pipe Masters

Videos I took from a practice day before the competition - Billabong Pipe Practice Day

Practice day part two - Billabong practice day


Day 1 Wipeouts and Airs - 2012 Billabong Pipe Masters

Sound track for the trip - lykke li, let it fall

Billabong Black Out Lace Dress (Google Affiliate Ad)