Author Archives: Kym Zest
Winter Camping, Continued
Last week I began the tedious timeline of winter camping. Some read it as if it were a horror story. I can feel them cringing yet somehow they didn’t look away because I got plenty of aghast comments. Other hardy … Continue reading
Winter Camping Timeline
A week ago Will and I had our sixth winter camping adventure together. We’ve had all sorts of experiences out there. Warm years, wet years, hard years, easy years… It’s always interesting. This year we took Annalesa and I’m working … Continue reading
Lemon Pepper Pasta
How to write a heartfelt announcement – Step one: Don’t. Decide to post another “recipe” again. Step two: Procrastinate. Spend two hours reading. Then spend two hours on flexibility training (aka rolling around on the floor listening to podcasts). Then … Continue reading
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Tagged broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, lemon pepper, pasta, procrastinating
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Broccoli Pesto
It’s that time of year again. When it’s dark a lot. Which means unless I go to great effort my food pictures look terrible. So I present a bit of summer in the winter. I made this in the bright … Continue reading
Identities – Part Two
I am half Chinese and half Danish/Scandinavian. Most of my life I have considered myself to be just 100% Minnesotan. It was easier to focus on the white part of my heritage and to be “colorblind” even to myself. … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian American, being a Biker, bike commuting, racial identity, rights to space
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Identities – Part One
In this last year there are two identities that I’ve learned to claim. Biker, and Woman of Color. I don’t just bike. I am a Biker. It doesn’t matter what kind of bike, or how fast I am, or … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian American, being a Biker, bike commuting, biking, Person of Color, racial identity, Woman of Color
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Corn Curry Chicken Wild Rice Stew
I made a curry thing that doesn’t look like barf! It’s all due to Will’s fancy new camera. I’m sure in bad lighting it could still look unappetizing. Let’s not dare it to. Will and I are about to celebrate … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn corn, chicken wild rice, curry corn and chicken, slow cooker
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Traditions, Triathlons, and Homes
Traditions are nice. They are comforting when life feels chaotic. It’s reassuring to repeat things. Traditions are a reminder of what we feel is valuable to set aside time for. The holidays are nice, but I’m really liking the athletic … Continue reading
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Tagged athletic analogy, athletic home, athletic traditions, triathlon family, triathlon lessons
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Midwest With Zest 