> This is a basic refrigerator pickle recipe that can be used for virtually any garden vegetable. It’s based on the simple formula of 2-2-1, meaning two parts vinegar, two parts sugar, and one part water (and a little salt). Then you can virtually add any herbs or spices you’d like. And these are refrigeratorContinue reading “>Really Simple Hot and Sweet Pickled Peppers”
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Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#212 & 213)…and a few comments
#212 (top two photos)…A really big plastic box. Saw this at the curb on my way home from work today…it’ll be great to store firewood this winter. #213 (bottom photo)…$129.37 in groceries in four plastic crates from two separate stores. And here’s quick story and a recap of a conversation. Prior to shopping for theContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#212 & 213)…and a few comments”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#212 & 213)…and a few comments
> #212 (top two photos)…A really big plastic box. Saw this at the curb on my way home from work today…it’ll be great to store firewood this winter. #213 (bottom photo)…$129.37 in groceries in four plastic crates from two separate stores. And here’s quick story and a recap of a conversation. Prior to shopping forContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#212 & 213)…and a few comments”
Happy Pug
This is Franklin, he’s one of the two pugs that own me. The other is his brother Maxwell. And it’s interesting how different their personalities are. Maxwell, being the alpha of the two is very smart and often serious (he even takes play very seriously), but Franklin…how shall I say this. Let’s just say heContinue reading “Happy Pug”
>Happy Pug
> This is Franklin, he’s one of the two pugs that own me. The other is his brother Maxwell. And it’s interesting how different their personalities are. Maxwell, being the alpha of the two is very smart and often serious (he even takes play very seriously), but Franklin…how shall I say this. Let’s just sayContinue reading “>Happy Pug”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#211)
Four loaves of freshly baked wild rice bread.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#211)
> Four loaves of freshly baked wild rice bread.
Cayenne Pepper Jungle
These are growing in my front yard. Beautiful! I haven’t eaten any yet; I’ll be honest and say that I’m a little scared…they look hot don’t they>
>Cayenne Pepper Jungle
> These are growing in my front yard. Beautiful! I haven’t eaten any yet; I’ll be honest and say that I’m a little scared…they look hot don’t they>
Wild Rice Bread with Honey and Olive Oil…and a couple flatbreads, too.
For those of you who’ve been to this blog before you know that I enjoy baking bread as much as I enjoy riding bikes. And that over the past few years I’ve really gotten into baking breads with whole grains and beans.Well a couple weeks ago the people at Goose Valley Farms sent meContinue reading “Wild Rice Bread with Honey and Olive Oil…and a couple flatbreads, too.”
>Wild Rice Bread with Honey and Olive Oil…and a couple flatbreads, too.
> For those of you who’ve been to this blog before you know that I enjoy baking bread as much as I enjoy riding bikes. And that over the past few years I’ve really gotten into baking breads with whole grains and beans.Well a couple weeks ago the people at Goose Valley Farms sentContinue reading “>Wild Rice Bread with Honey and Olive Oil…and a couple flatbreads, too.”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#210), and a quick comment about cargo bikes
A 15 lb. capacity, all-steel sausage stuffer.A canvas bag containing 4 books.A six-pack of Ellicottville Brewing Company Pale Ale.A gym bagful of wet clothing.A cardboard box containing 2 bottles of Chateau Saint Sulpice Bordeaux.A pound of baker’s yeast. Three pastry tarts.A cardboard box full of kindling. It’s interesting that when I was originally out todayContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#210), and a quick comment about cargo bikes”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#210), and a quick comment about cargo bikes
> A 15 lb. capacity, all-steel sausage stuffer.A canvas bag containing 4 books.A six-pack of Ellicottville Brewing Company Pale Ale.A gym bagful of wet clothing.A cardboard box containing 2 bottles of Chateau Saint Sulpice Bordeaux.A pound of baker’s yeast. Three pastry tarts.A cardboard box full of kindling. It’s interesting that when I was originally outContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#210), and a quick comment about cargo bikes”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#209)
Four pieces of fruit, a Sunday newspaper, and a large spinach pizza.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#209)
> Four pieces of fruit, a Sunday newspaper, and a large spinach pizza.
No Car Necessary
George Bliss, co-owner of Hudson Urban Bicycles Photo Credit: Fred R. Conrad/New York Times The title of this post is taken directly from a July article in the New York Times titled, Hauling Cargo, No Car Necessary. It’s an inspiring article (and short video below) regarding, not surprisingly, cargo bikes. I’ve been interested in carryingContinue reading “No Car Necessary”
>No Car Necessary
> George Bliss, co-owner of Hudson Urban Bicycles Photo Credit: Fred R. Conrad/New York Times The title of this post is taken directly from a July article in the New York Times titled, Hauling Cargo, No Car Necessary. It’s an inspiring article (and short video below) regarding, not surprisingly, cargo bikes. I’ve been interested inContinue reading “>No Car Necessary”
My Favorite Summertime Sandwich
Tomatoes, basil, and razor-thin slivers of hot chilies straight from the garden; layered with raw onion and sharp cheddar, then slathered with mayonnaise on homemade 100% whole wheat bread (click here for a recipe). In a word: dinner!
>My Favorite Summertime Sandwich
> Tomatoes, basil, and razor-thin slivers of hot chilies straight from the garden; layered with raw onion and sharp cheddar, then slathered with mayonnaise on homemade 100% whole wheat bread (click here for a recipe). In a word: dinner!
Stand Alone (part two)
This video was posted on Facebook today and I thought I’d share it in reference to a previous post. If I can manage to squirrel away the $77.00 I may still get this…but I’m still on the fence about it. I will say that this very brief video is pretty convincing. I’d love to hearContinue reading “Stand Alone (part two)”
Urban Simplicty 