Given This Day
Bold Living · No Lost Days
Bold approach, live by faith, no lost days. A lifestyle guide for hiking, cooking, and living fully.
What will you do today?
Trail Guides
Trans-Catalina, coastal routes, desert crossings. Step-by-step guides so you actually go.
Fire & Smoke
Low, slow, and worth every hour. Master the smoker with guides that don't skip the details.
From Scratch
Cinnamon rolls, breads, and baked things worth the mess. Technique-forward recipes that actually teach.
Beyond the Backyard
Road trips, Tuscany, and places worth the journey. Real traveler guides without the fluff.
The Given This Day Philosophy
“Every day is a gift from God you didn't earn and can't get back. The only response that makes sense is to show up bold, get your hands dirty, travel somewhere unforgettable, and come home grateful.”
— giventhisday.guide
The Man Behind It
I grew up in Texas where faith, hard work, and good food weren't lifestyle choices — they were just how life was done. Along the way, I married a California girl and landed in San Diego, traded the plains for the Pacific, and found that the same values that shaped me back home translate perfectly to a life of trails, smokers, and sourdough. Given This Day is what happens when you take that foundation seriously. It's not about being extreme or impressive — it's about honoring the days you're given by actually showing up for them. Hike the hard trail. Smoke the brisket low and slow. Bake something from scratch. No lost days, no half measures, no regrets.
Read My StoryFresh off the trail
Trail Guide
47 miles across an island with no roads between you and the Pacific. Everything you need before you go.
Fire & Smoke
From selecting the flat to the final slice — a guide for the first-timer and the obsessive alike.
From Scratch
Pillowy, pull-apart, absolutely worth making. The recipe behind Half Baked — now yours to try.
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