Blog
an Insightful journey?
What we use to call a blog in the early 2000s – a mix of food, drinks, life events, travel and interests from Zachary Martz.
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A French Date Night at Café Cent Dix
A cozy French date night at home featuring crispy duck, a perfectly seared steak, and fresh greens.
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Handpicked Summer Blueberries with Joe and Angel
A summer afternoon handpicking blueberries with friends Joe and Angel, told through the simple joy of the season’s ripest fruit.
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Ricotta Stuffed Squash Flowers, Tempura Fried
Ricotta stuffed squash flowers, tempura fried until golden and light. A simple summer recipe celebrating delicate garden flowers.
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Archiving My Photography Class to My Portfolio
Archiving my university photography class work into my website portfolio, and reflecting on what learning to see really taught me.
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I’ll Have My Pizza May-Bay Style
A bold take on pizza made May-Bay style with mayo, Old Bay, and egg. One craving worth honoring, one slice worth trying.
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Summer Garden update end of June
June garden update: quiet evening in raised beds – vines climbing, carrots and salad thriving, tomatoes scented, first cucumbers forming. Summer garden.
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Wine day with bae
Finger Lakes winery day: June light, vineyard views, easy pours, and quiet connection. Leave lighter, lips stained, and eager to return.
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Given THE Best On vinyl
Vinyl unboxing and review: spinning KIZUATO on a 4-LP set makes the room breathe—rich, tactile sound, glowing art, and side B calling me back.
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Happy PRIDE everyone
Pride Month celebrates love, safety, and belonging. Two husbands share joy in color and community, honoring the past and building a brighter future.
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Another year with my cute family
A heartfelt 2025 recap: our family’s A to Z artwork, Montour Falls moments, puppy adventures, and hope for the Goldenrod Inn’s next chapter.
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Finally posting our first illustrated family portrait
Our first illustrated family portrait: a tender, warm art print of a gay couple and their dog, celebrating love, joy, and rainbow LGBTQ pride.
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Just checking in and saying hello
Black-and-white self-portrait on an October afternoon: quiet lines, honest grain, a pause to be present. Shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max. Be well, be kind.