As I sit here and the temperature outside hovers around 0F (-17C) I find myself riding vicariously by reading about bikes and scrolling through bookmarks and links. Anyhow, I can’t remember who but someone sent me a link to this e-book (the entire thing is available online). I came upon it again when I foundContinue reading “The Lure of the Open Road”
Monthly Archives: January 2011
>The Lure of the Open Road
> As I sit here and the temperature outside hovers around 0F (-17C) I find myself riding vicariously by reading about bikes and scrolling through bookmarks and links. Anyhow, I can’t remember who but someone sent me a link to this e-book (the entire thing is available online). I came upon it again when IContinue reading “>The Lure of the Open Road”
Bicycle Shop 1912
Photo found at Shorpy.com This is a photo of a bike shop in Detroit, Michigan. I find a couple things interesting about it. One is that Detroit, as most people know, became so synonymous with the automobile at one time that it became known as the Motor City. This photo was taken in 1912 andContinue reading “Bicycle Shop 1912”
>Bicycle Shop 1912
> Photo found at Shorpy.com This is a photo of a bike shop in Detroit, Michigan. I find a couple things interesting about it. One is that Detroit, as most people know, became so synonymous with the automobile at one time that it became known as the Motor City. This photo was taken in 1912Continue reading “>Bicycle Shop 1912”
Full Moon over Allen Street
I was on my way to purchase a bottle of wine tonight after work and was struck by the scene above. The picture is taken from the focal point at the foot of Allen Street on the corner of Wadsorth looking east. The ominousness of the moon literally stopped me in my tracks…beautiful (frigid, too…10F).Continue reading “Full Moon over Allen Street”
>Full Moon over Allen Street
> I was on my way to purchase a bottle of wine tonight after work and was struck by the scene above. The picture is taken from the focal point at the foot of Allen Street on the corner of Wadsorth looking east. The ominousness of the moon literally stopped me in my tracks…beautiful (frigid,Continue reading “>Full Moon over Allen Street”
The Meyers Luggage Carrier / Kick-Stand circa 1914
Images found here. The advert says it can carry 100 lbs (45K) plus a 150 lb (68K) rider…not bad. An early cargo bike attachment / conversion. Click the images for a larger view.
>The Meyers Luggage Carrier / Kick-Stand circa 1914
> Images found here. The advert says it can carry 100 lbs (45K) plus a 150 lb (68K) rider…not bad. An early cargo bike attachment / conversion. Click the images for a larger view.
Midnight, 20 January 2011
>Midnight, 20 January 2011
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Beautiful Fermentation
Beautiful right? The colors are incredible. Three ferments I started yesterday; they should be ready in a couple of weeks, but really ripe a few weeks after that. Left-to-right: A shredded version of kim chi, Lebanese-style pickled turnips wth beets, and carrot pickles with whole chilies and ginger. Yum. For recipes and to read moreContinue reading “Beautiful Fermentation”
>Beautiful Fermentation
> Beautiful right? The colors are incredible. Three ferments I started yesterday; they should be ready in a couple of weeks, but really ripe a few weeks after that. Left-to-right: A shredded version of kim chi, Lebanese-style pickled turnips wth beets, and carrot pickles with whole chilies and ginger. Yum. For recipes and to readContinue reading “>Beautiful Fermentation”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#260 & #261)
#260 (above photo)A small loaf of Honey-Oatmeal Bread (click here for a recipe and photos of how to make it–and a pizza–sans oatmeal). #261 (below photo)A very full BicycleR Evolution trailer containing nearly $100 worth of groceries, sundries, and other staples…and also two slices of pizza.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#260 & #261)
> #260 (above photo)A small loaf of Honey-Oatmeal Bread (click here for a recipe and photos of how to make it–and a pizza–sans oatmeal). #261 (below photo)A very full BicycleR Evolution trailer containing nearly $100 worth of groceries, sundries, and other staples…and also two slices of pizza.
Employee Meal: 19 January 2011
Tandoori Chicken Breasts and Thighs (and also Tofu), served with Basmati Rice Pilaf Curry Powder Yield: 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons quality chili powder 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2Continue reading “Employee Meal: 19 January 2011”
>Employee Meal: 19 January 2011
> Tandoori Chicken Breasts and Thighs (and also Tofu), served with Basmati Rice Pilaf Curry Powder Yield: 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons quality chili powder 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamomContinue reading “>Employee Meal: 19 January 2011”
Wet…but a nice short ride
This has without question been an odd winter. The temperatures and snow have been fluctuating daily…and somewhat extremely (I think). Yesterday it was frigid, for example, but today it is warm and rainy; tomorrow the temp is supposed to drop again and bring with it more snow. This is something like the third time thisContinue reading “Wet…but a nice short ride”
>Wet…but a nice short ride
> This has without question been an odd winter. The temperatures and snow have been fluctuating daily…and somewhat extremely (I think). Yesterday it was frigid, for example, but today it is warm and rainy; tomorrow the temp is supposed to drop again and bring with it more snow. This is something like the third timeContinue reading “>Wet…but a nice short ride”
And I Say Again….Brrr
The above photo is a screen-shot of my computer just before I left for work this morning…the thermometer app is displaying that it is 1 degree Fahrenheit (-17C). Yikes. I realize that much of the country, and even the world, has been experiencing a colder-than-normal winter (opposed to last year’s hotter-than-normal summer) but that isContinue reading “And I Say Again….Brrr”
>And I Say Again….Brrr
> The above photo is a screen-shot of my computer just before I left for work this morning…the thermometer app is displaying that it is 1 degree Fahrenheit (-17C). Yikes. I realize that much of the country, and even the world, has been experiencing a colder-than-normal winter (opposed to last year’s hotter-than-normal summer) but thatContinue reading “>And I Say Again….Brrr”
Urban Simplicty 