The humble chickpea has a long and storied history throughout many parts of the world – particularly in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. Believed to be one of the earliest cultivated crops, chickpeas have been a staple…
“Adoration of Art”: An Exploration of the Viewer’s Relationship with Famous Western Art
As an artist and filmmaker, I have always been drawn to the power of art to evoke emotion and create connections between individuals and groups of people. In my short film “Adoration of Art,” I set out to capture the…
Elevate Your Cocktails: Try the Elderflower Rose Water Gimlet
Looking for a unique cocktail to add some special flair to your next party? Look no further than the Elderflower Rose Gimlet! This romantically floral cocktail will make your guests feel like they’re tasting the outdoors. And the best part?…
Bourbon Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you’re looking for a fast and easy way to make decadent cookies that will have your friends and family asking for seconds, then look no further than my famous bourbon chocolate chip cookies. Even the jaded Urban Farmers at…
Honcho Magazine
Join us on a nostalgic journey with Honcho, the groundbreaking vintage gay magazine. This incredible publication, created by George Mavety in the 1970s, revolutionized the portrayal of gay culture in the media. Inspired by Playboy, Mavety’s vision for Honcho was…
New York Times article about my streaming platform I created in 2001
Originally purchased by The New York Times A Wing, a Prayer And Presto, It’s Web TV By Chris EriksonMay 6, 2000 On a Sunday night in February, in the second-floor lounge of a West Houston Street bar called Madame X,…
Our busy little beaver
A new beaver has started to build dams on the stream where our house is, and in just one week, the beaver has already significantly impacted the environment. So we set up a backyard webcam to see if we could…
Dog best friends play tug of war
It’s a battle of wits in this dog-eat-dog fight to the end. Millie and Felix, the best dog friends, love playing tug of war with each other. They love to play dog fight and especially love to play tug of…
Set Design for Theater and Film
My early work as a set designer. Here are some models and drawings for produced and unproduced works. Life of Galileo Life of Galileo is regarded as one of the German playwrights Bertolt Brecht’s greatest masterpieces. The play follows legendary astronomer…
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Almost half of the planet’s remaining mountain gorillas live within the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. It’s one of only three locations left in the world where people…