The Journal

Everything I make, in one place. Filter by how it was made, or by what it’s about.
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Strawberry Shake
Paul Cushing
Photography
Aug 14, 2025
Food

Strawberry Shake

We stopped out and tried out some ice cream at Copper Kettle out by Melba. Wow! The flavors are spectacular. I’ll be trying the orange cream next time. My wife
Moody Rooster
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jul 19, 2025
Food
Outdoors & Adventure

Moody Rooster

Trying out a ChatGPT recipe on one of my photos of our rooster. We call him Steve.
Hong Kong
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jul 19, 2025
Food

Hong Kong

We love Chinese food. And there is none better in our Treasure Valley than Hong Kong in Nampa.
Fridge Dweller
Paul Cushing
Photography
Feb 18, 2025
Family
Food

Fridge Dweller

I got the kids googly eyes for Christmas. 🤣
7 Thai
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jan 15, 2025
Food

7 Thai

Farmsteady
Paul Cushing
Photography
Oct 3, 2022
Food

Farmsteady

I know. It’s not really a word. I’ve combined farmstead and steady to make an amazing new word. farmsteady: like a farm-themed amusement park that you go to so consistently
Cucumber Salad
Paul Cushing
Photography
Sep 8, 2021
Food

Cucumber Salad

I’m not entirely certain what to call this dish. It seems to align pretty well with what you’ll find if you search for Cucumber Salad or Pickled Cucumber Salad… but
Pie Experimentation
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jun 22, 2020
Food

Pie Experimentation

Over the years, I’ve enjoyed making cookies from time to time. I love the responses I get when people enjoy the delicious treats, and I love the homemade goodies myself
Fried-Day Night
Paul Cushing
Photography
May 4, 2020
Food

Fried-Day Night

We decided to try something new in our kitchen last week. We’d never tried deep frying anything before and thought it would be fun to give it a shot. My
Savor 2020
Paul Cushing
Writing
Jan 1, 2020
Family
Food

Savor 2020

SAVOR : verb (used with object) to give a savor to; season; flavor. to perceive by taste or smell, especially with relish: to savor the garden’s odors. to give oneself
Mom’s Apple Crisp
Paul Cushing
Writing
Dec 6, 2019
Family
Food
Technology

Mom’s Apple Crisp

One of my favorite desserts of all time, is an apple crisp. And there are none in existence quite like my mom’s. So when it was asked of me to