jopism Curiosity in all directions

A little bit of everything

Curiosity, in all directions

From race days to the kitchen, explore some of the interests that make up Jopism.

Endurance

Triathlon

Swim, bike, run: training, race days, and lessons along the way.

See race results

On the course

Golf

A quick overview of my golf history.

See golf summary

In the kitchen

Cooking

Recipes, experiments, and good things made at home.

A little about cooking

In the kitchen

Cooking

A place for recipes I enjoy, things I’m learning to make, and kitchen experiments worth repeating.

Browse the cookbook Explore recipes, ingredients, and cooking notes

A few snapshots from meals and kitchen experiments.

Kitchen gear

Four kitchen knives displayed on an end-grain cutting board.
My knives, bought at KnifeWear.
An end-grain cutting board from KnifeWear on the kitchen counter.
My cutting board, also from KnifeWear.
The black Gold Label Strathcona apron shown on a model.
Product photo of my Gold Label Strathcona Apron.
Joule Turbo sous vide immersion circulator.
My Joule Turbo sous vide.
Black Weber Master-Touch 22-inch charcoal kettle grill with hinged cooking grate and Tuck-Away lid holder.
My 22-inch Master-Touch charcoal grill. Hinged cooking grate and Tuck-Away lid holder.
Stainless-steel Weber Genesis S-315 three-burner natural gas grill.
My Genesis S-315 natural gas grill. PureBlu burners, stainless-steel grates, and a pull-out grease tray.

Meal photos

Several small dishes arranged on a black serving plate.
A small appetizer with a garnish and crisp pieces.
Fresh oysters served with lemon and sauce.
Several plated entrees prepared for a group.
A plated main course with pasta and vegetables.
An omelet cut open to show its filling.
Rows of small toast appetizers arranged on serving trays.

Golf summary

My game

Handicap Index (estimated) 8.0

Based on the best 4 differentials from my last 12 rounds, played from the white tees.

Tracked with Arccos Golf

I use Arccos smart sensors and its AI caddie on every round. Strokes gained (SG) compares each part of my game to a scratch golfer: Driving, Approach, Short game, and Putting.

    Race results

    Triathlon

    5150 Mont-Tremblant

    • 2026 · 5150 Mont-Tremblant 3:28:45
    • 2023 · 5150 Mont-Tremblant 3:20:58
    • 2022 · 5150 Mont-Tremblant 3:32:22
    • 2019 · 5150 Mont-Tremblant 3:04:39

    Other races

    • 2023 · Ottawa Early Bird Sprint 1:27:11
    • 2022 · Ottawa Early Bird Sprint 1:27:07

    View full results on Sportstats

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