> OK, I can’t be in denial any longer…well I can, I suppose, about many things, but not about the seasonal change. Today I lit my wood stove for the first time this season…for about an hour or so, just to take the chill off the house. Still haven’t turned on the furnace though. TheContinue reading “>First of the Season”
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Challah Bread French Toast with Caramelized Pear and Blueberry Syrup
This morning I made French Toast (pain purdu for my Francophile readers) for my teenage son; his favorite breakfast of all time. This is a variation of a recipe I’ve made for him before (click here for additional and more explicit pictures). This time I used challah bread which I carried home on my bikeContinue reading “Challah Bread French Toast with Caramelized Pear and Blueberry Syrup”
>Challah Bread French Toast with Caramelized Pear and Blueberry Syrup
> This morning I made French Toast (pain purdu for my Francophile readers) for my teenage son; his favorite breakfast of all time. This is a variation of a recipe I’ve made for him before (click here for additional and more explicit pictures). This time I used challah bread which I carried home on myContinue reading “>Challah Bread French Toast with Caramelized Pear and Blueberry Syrup”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#221)…and a recipe
A freshly baked loaf of challah bread. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe. Challah Bread Makes 1 loaf 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup milk 1 package active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 3 cups bread flour 2 large eggs 3 tablespoon melted butter 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1 lightly beatenContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#221)…and a recipe”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#221)…and a recipe
> A freshly baked loaf of challah bread. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe. Challah Bread Makes 1 loaf 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup milk 1 package active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 3 cups bread flour 2 large eggs 3 tablespoon melted butter 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1 lightlyContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#221)…and a recipe”
Bicycles in Amsterdam, circa 1986
I just purchased a new printer (was in very desperate need) and it is also equipped with a scanner which I’ve been playing around with. Anyhow, here’s a few pictures of bikes I took on a trip to Amsterdam in the mid-1980’s…and yes, I was interested in bikes even back then, my entire life actually.Continue reading “Bicycles in Amsterdam, circa 1986”
>Bicycles in Amsterdam, circa 1986
> I just purchased a new printer (was in very desperate need) and it is also equipped with a scanner which I’ve been playing around with. Anyhow, here’s a few pictures of bikes I took on a trip to Amsterdam in the mid-1980’s…and yes, I was interested in bikes even back then, my entire lifeContinue reading “>Bicycles in Amsterdam, circa 1986”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#220)…with a few comments
$103.84 of groceries from two separate stores in two plastic soda crates. I had a crazy-busy and super stressful day at work today and really wanted to go for a steam and a quick power swim at the JCC but to my dismay I discovered that the center closed at 6pm for the holiday (itContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#220)…with a few comments”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#220)…with a few comments
> $103.84 of groceries from two separate stores in two plastic soda crates. I had a crazy-busy and super stressful day at work today and really wanted to go for a steam and a quick power swim at the JCC but to my dismay I discovered that the center closed at 6pm for the holidayContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#220)…with a few comments”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#219)
Four mechanical pencils.Three bars of hand soap.One toothbrush.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#219)
> Four mechanical pencils.Three bars of hand soap.One toothbrush.
1919 Mechanic’s Shop
I love old photos…they are truly a glimpse to the past. I found this one at Shorpy.com.They call this photo Bike Shop:1919, but I renamed the post 1919 Mechanic’s Shop because of it’s content. Around 1919 automobiles and motorbikes were gaining popularity, but what many don’t know is that the first auto mechanics were bicycleContinue reading “1919 Mechanic’s Shop”
>1919 Mechanic’s Shop
> I love old photos…they are truly a glimpse to the past. I found this one at Shorpy.com.They call this photo Bike Shop:1919, but I renamed the post 1919 Mechanic’s Shop because of it’s content. Around 1919 automobiles and motorbikes were gaining popularity, but what many don’t know is that the first auto mechanics wereContinue reading “>1919 Mechanic’s Shop”
Bicyclists Behaving Badly
This image found here. This subject is disheartening to me but sometimes I just have to highlight it. If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know that I am a bicyclist that promotes not only bicycling as a viable form of transportation but I am also an advocate of bicyclist’s rights and equality.Continue reading “Bicyclists Behaving Badly”
>Bicyclists Behaving Badly
> This image found here. This subject is disheartening to me but sometimes I just have to highlight it. If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know that I am a bicyclist that promotes not only bicycling as a viable form of transportation but I am also an advocate of bicyclist’s rights andContinue reading “>Bicyclists Behaving Badly”
Turn Signal Backpack
Now this is really cool…don’t think I’ll be purchasing this anytime soon but still think it’s really interesting (be great if someone made a turn signal that was mounted on the bike instead of a backpack). I originally found the link at Treehugger but downloaded it from Vimeo..it’s a brief clip and worth watching.
>Turn Signal Backpack
>Now this is really cool…don’t think I’ll be purchasing this anytime soon but still think it’s really interesting (be great if someone made a turn signal that was mounted on the bike instead of a backpack). I originally found the link at Treehugger but downloaded it from Vimeo..it’s a brief clip and worth watching.
Painting Myself Into A Corner (figuratively) And Why I Made What I Did For Dinner
This is interesting, but I have to admit I feel a little silly about it. The above photo is of my newly painted porch (lovely color isn’t it?) which I’ve been putting off but finally got around to completing. After finishing and standing admiring it I thought about dinner when I remembered that I alsoContinue reading “Painting Myself Into A Corner (figuratively) And Why I Made What I Did For Dinner”
>Painting Myself Into A Corner (figuratively) And Why I Made What I Did For Dinner
> This is interesting, but I have to admit I feel a little silly about it. The above photo is of my newly painted porch (lovely color isn’t it?) which I’ve been putting off but finally got around to completing. After finishing and standing admiring it I thought about dinner when I remembered that IContinue reading “>Painting Myself Into A Corner (figuratively) And Why I Made What I Did For Dinner”
Recette de soupe à l’oignon gratinée (photos et mots)
French onion soup. This is such a simple soup to make and while it may have the reputation of being a “restaurant recipe” it probably began as a peasant food and is exceedingly simple to make. Look at the main ingredients: Onions, broth, and bread (cheese was a later addition). Old-time soups often contained breadContinue reading “Recette de soupe à l’oignon gratinée (photos et mots)”
Urban Simplicty 