Blog
an Insightful journey? page 8
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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Starting Weekend Whiskey Time
One great thing about New York being a “melting pot” is the availability of products from different parts of the world.
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Tatooine Over the Hudson : Forest Fires
The widespread forest fires in California were so bad that it affected the atmosphere on the east coast as well.
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I’m blue and that’s ok
Keeping with my “blue only wardrobe” theme, the latest update of my blog and complimentary emails carried through the same essence.
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Cherry Spelt Galette
Rustic cherry spelt galette with a nutty crust and jammy cherries—an easy weekend bake that feels cozy, simple, and special.
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Mexican Razor Blade
Mexican Razor Blade cocktail with cucumber garnish: a cool, creamy weekend drink with gentle spice and a reflective, unhurried vibe.
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Frozen Watermelon Margarita Friday
Cool down with a frozen watermelon margarita—sweet, tart, and icy. An easy summer cocktail ritual for a slow, satisfying Friday.
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Sunsets on Sheets
Sunsets on Sheets captures warm window light across checkered bedding, turning an ordinary room into a quiet landscape at day’s end.
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Learning to Draw on iPad
A calm, cozy reflection on learning to draw on iPad, with simple practice tips and the gentle routine of sketching digitally day by day.
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Spring Night Sunset
Spring night sunset over the Hudson River with pink clouds and calm water reflecting fading light beneath a dark ridgeline.
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Boba tea break
A quiet boba tea break: homemade milk tea, tapioca pearls, and a slow moment by the window—simple comfort in an ordinary day.
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Japanese Whiskey Soda – take me back
Japanese whiskey soda with Hibiki over ice: a simple highball recipe and a nostalgic moment in a glass.
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He looks out on the morning mist
A dog watches morning mist drift over the Hudson River from a balcony, with calm water and wooded hills in the Hudson Valley.













