DUBCAST #46: The Dubside Breakfast

Send us Fan MailJoin Andrew and Dubside as they catch up from opposite corners of the continent, swapping stories of sea kayaking adventures from the Apostle Islands to Desolation Sound. Then settle in for the real feast: a deep dive into Dubside’s legendary morning routine. With humor, detail, and a touch of philosophy, Dubside shares the full recipe—and mindset—behind the breakfast he’s perfected over decades. A must-listen for foodies, paddlers, and fans of intentional living. Plus, a beautiful musical tribute to gratitude from Greenland’s own Nanook.LINKS:“Naammagittarneq” by NanookThe Dubside Breakfast (basic version, serves 1)Equipment•Small cast iron pot with a tight-fitting lidIngredients•⅓ cup short grain brown rice (medium grain OK; avoid long grain)•A small handful of soaked beans (choose one):•Chickpeas (soaked overnight preferred)•Lentils (if no soaking time)•Black beans, azuki beans, or black-eyed peas•½ small onion (or ¼ large), diced•1 unsulfured Turkish apricot (darker brown/orange, not bright orange)•1 mushroom (white or baby bella), chopped•½ red beet, diced•1 Brussels sprout, halved (if large)•1 small potato (any type), diced•A small amount of hard squash (like butternut or acorn), skin-on, diced•A generous handful of kale, finely chopped•Olive oil (drizzle after cooking)•Sharp cheddar cheese (to taste, added after cooking)•1 raw carrot (served on the side)•Water (as beverage)Instructions1.Add rice and beans to the pot.2.Layer in chopped onion, apricot, mushroom, beet, Brussels sprout, potato, and squash.3.Top with chopped kale, packing it to the top of the pot.4.Add water to just below the top layer of ingredients.5.Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.6.Simmer for 45 minutes, covered.7.Remove from heat. Drizzle with a little olive oil.8.Add a slice of sharp cheddar cheese on top and let it melt.9.Serve directly from the pot with a spoon, accompanied by a raw carrot and water.Notes•No dishes: eat straight from the pot.•No washing: lid goes back on, pot stays on the stove until tomorrow.•Use the 45-minute simmer time for exercise, guitar practice, or morning routines.