Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#178)

Urban Simplicity. A large cardboard box which contained a slightly smaller cardboard box. Inside the slightly smaller cardboard box was another cardboard box slightly smaller than the second and much smaller than the first. Inside the third cardboard box was a fourth cardboard box which was the smallest of all that preceded. Inside this small,Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#178)”

>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#178)

>Urban Simplicity. A large cardboard box which contained a slightly smaller cardboard box. Inside the slightly smaller cardboard box was another cardboard box slightly smaller than the second and much smaller than the first. Inside the third cardboard box was a fourth cardboard box which was the smallest of all that preceded. Inside this small,Continue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#178)”

Staff Meal 6.2.10

Spaghetti alla Aglio e Olio con Broccoli in Brodo (Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil, Broccoli, and Chicken Broth)                                         Yield: 4 servings 3/4 pounds spaghetti 1/2 cup virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot pepper 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups chopped broccoli florets  2 tablespoons grated PecorinoContinue reading “Staff Meal 6.2.10”

>Staff Meal 6.2.10

> Spaghetti alla Aglio e Olio con Broccoli in Brodo (Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil, Broccoli, and Chicken Broth)                                         Yield: 4 servings 3/4 pounds spaghetti 1/2 cup virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot pepper 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups chopped broccoli florets  2 tablespoons gratedContinue reading “>Staff Meal 6.2.10”

Crop Rotation…Bike Rotation

Every year when I plant my vegetable garden it is just a new experiment. It all started about 20 years go when I pushed a few seedlings into the moist ground and watered them…and to my surprise they grew. I’ve been hooked ever since. I try to do something new every year. This year IContinue reading “Crop Rotation…Bike Rotation”

>Crop Rotation…Bike Rotation

> Every year when I plant my vegetable garden it is just a new experiment. It all started about 20 years go when I pushed a few seedlings into the moist ground and watered them…and to my surprise they grew. I’ve been hooked ever since. I try to do something new every year. This yearContinue reading “>Crop Rotation…Bike Rotation”

100% Whole Wheat Bread Revisited

For the past year or so I have been experimenting with breads made with whole grains and/or 100% whole wheat flour…and I’ve discovered that it is a myth that bread can’t be light and delicious and still be 100% whole wheat. Actually, the flavor and crunch you get from whole wheat is incomparable to whiteContinue reading “100% Whole Wheat Bread Revisited”

>100% Whole Wheat Bread Revisited

> For the past year or so I have been experimenting with breads made with whole grains and/or 100% whole wheat flour…and I’ve discovered that it is a myth that bread can’t be light and delicious and still be 100% whole wheat. Actually, the flavor and crunch you get from whole wheat is incomparable toContinue reading “>100% Whole Wheat Bread Revisited”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#177)…and something a little scary

A plastic crate containing 14 vegetable plants.Six cement paving stones weighing 22lbs each. It’s amazing that when you have 132lbs (60kg) of cement blocks on your bike you tend to notice even the slightest grade in the road. Now on to the scary part, and no it has nothing to do with what I wasContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#177)…and something a little scary”