> After the rain tonight I went out to the garden to pick a few tomatoes because I saw that some were super-ripe and nearly ready to fall from the vines themselves. It was that magical time–almost mystical–right after a storm when it’s not-yet-night but not-quite-day. The sky had a glow to it and–because ofContinue reading “>After The Rain”
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Rain Riding
This evening after work I rode the Mundo to return a DVD that was due (lest I pay a late fee). Throughout the day today the humidity was so heavy the air had a certain haze to it. Rain was predicted but I was hoping I could make it home prior. As I made itContinue reading “Rain Riding”
>Rain Riding
> This evening after work I rode the Mundo to return a DVD that was due (lest I pay a late fee). Throughout the day today the humidity was so heavy the air had a certain haze to it. Rain was predicted but I was hoping I could make it home prior. As I madeContinue reading “>Rain Riding”
Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)
The other day after rummaging around in the walk-in freezer (geeze o’ man the cold felt good) I came upon a plastic container with pieces of cooked lamb medallions from a banquet served some time ago. Being the chef, my job description is not only to cook for the guests but also the employees (whoContinue reading “Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)”
>Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)
> The other day after rummaging around in the walk-in freezer (geeze o’ man the cold felt good) I came upon a plastic container with pieces of cooked lamb medallions from a banquet served some time ago. Being the chef, my job description is not only to cook for the guests but also the employeesContinue reading “>Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)”
Summer!
I Love this…as hot and humid as it has been this year I am really enjoying it. The garden is literally out of control. You can barley see the Mundo locked up to the hitching post behind the cucumber, broccoli, green beans, and corn. Whenever I start to get down about how hot it hasContinue reading “Summer!”
>Summer!
> I Love this…as hot and humid as it has been this year I am really enjoying it. The garden is literally out of control. You can barley see the Mundo locked up to the hitching post behind the cucumber, broccoli, green beans, and corn. Whenever I start to get down about how hot itContinue reading “>Summer!”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#196 & #197)
#196: A mandoline slicer still in it’s box; a canvas bag containing books.#197: A cardboard box containing 1 pound of freshly picked blueberries (a gift…yum!) and two pints of lamb, vermicelli, and rice. Also, a canvas book bag containing books.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#196 & #197)
>#196: A mandoline slicer still in it’s box; a canvas bag containing books.#197: A cardboard box containing 1 pound of freshly picked blueberries (a gift…yum!) and two pints of lamb, vermicelli, and rice. Also, a canvas book bag containing books.
Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry
This is not only a simple and straightforward stir-fry dish to prepare, it’s also super delicious. It’s one where the ingredients can be changed and altered to suit your personal tastes and to what you have on hand. It basically involves slicing the ingredients, cooking rice, sauteing the sliced ingredients, and tossing it together. It’sContinue reading “Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry”
>Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry
> This is not only a simple and straightforward stir-fry dish to prepare, it’s also super delicious. It’s one where the ingredients can be changed and altered to suit your personal tastes and to what you have on hand. It basically involves slicing the ingredients, cooking rice, sauteing the sliced ingredients, and tossing it together.Continue reading “>Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#195)
A mop.A broom.A scrub brush.A large cup of coffee.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#195)
> A mop.A broom.A scrub brush.A large cup of coffee.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#194)
Two shirts.Four pairs of socks.A canvas bag containing books and other items.A new (and much needed) bicycle tire pump.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#194)
> Two shirts.Four pairs of socks.A canvas bag containing books and other items.A new (and much needed) bicycle tire pump.
My Two Cents
Photo Credit: Salim Virji via Streetsblog.net via Flicker I mostly try to keep things on the positive side when posting on this blog (because I feel there is enough–way too much–negativity bombarding us these days) but every so often something annoys me enough that I have to hop up on my little soap boxContinue reading “My Two Cents”
>My Two Cents
> Photo Credit: Salim Virji via Streetsblog.net via Flicker I mostly try to keep things on the positive side when posting on this blog (because I feel there is enough–way too much–negativity bombarding us these days) but every so often something annoys me enough that I have to hop up on my little soapContinue reading “>My Two Cents”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#193)
A head of cabbage. 4 plums. 5 bananas. 1 pound of mixed nuts. A can of soup. 1 pound of sharp cheddar cheese. 6 eggs. 1/2 gallon of milk. 14 ounces of coffee. 2 pounds of onions.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#193)
> A head of cabbage. 4 plums. 5 bananas. 1 pound of mixed nuts. A can of soup. 1 pound of sharp cheddar cheese. 6 eggs. 1/2 gallon of milk. 14 ounces of coffee. 2 pounds of onions.
Delicious!
If you’ve been to this blog before then you know that I enjoy bread…I enjoy making it but mostly I enjoy eating it, and sandwiches are one of my favorite ways to do this. Almost any food, I’m convinced, can be made into a delicious sandwich. This, for example, is one I had today: BrownContinue reading “Delicious!”
Urban Simplicty 