Beyond The Bench

Eduardo Garcia's Scratch-Made Black Beans
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Eduardo Garcia's Scratch-Made Black Beans

Jon Marquez

Serves 8 (with extras)Ingredients: ●    1-pound dried black beans, picked through to check for stones●    ¼  cup extra virgin olive oil, or pastured lard●    1 white onion,...

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Eduardo Garcia's Fish Tacos
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Eduardo Garcia's Fish Tacos

Jon Marquez

As a professional Chef writing his first cookbook, I spend even more time than usual thinking about food—and I'm loving it. Recently, I was thinking about fishing, tacos, and my...

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Matt Groark's Flank Steak Fajitas
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Matt Groark's Flank Steak Fajitas

Jon Marquez

This recipe from Matt Groark is inspired by memorable nights spent with friends watching football and eating delicious fajitas. Discover how to recreate this comforting dish on the grill at...

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Unleashing (Mini) Bedlam
  • Technology

Unleashing (Mini) Bedlam

Jon Marquez

Discover the legacy behind Benchmade’s new Mini Bedlam—a reimagining of a classic tactical knife—as an EDC pocketknife that retains all the power and precision of the original while offering modern...

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Greg Thompson: The Origins of SOCP®
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Greg Thompson: The Origins of SOCP®

Jon Marquez

Greg Thompson, founder of SOCP®, discusses how his martial arts and design background led to the creation of the SOCP® dagger, transforming self-defense training for military and law enforcement professionals.

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