Author Archives: Joe

Penne e Carote con Aglio e Olio (variation on a theme)

Tonight when I looked in my fridge for ingredients for dinner the pickings were slim. I’m abstaining from meat during Lent (I know, I know, you’re not supposed to talk about it) so this narrowed things considerably. My crisper drawer held one vegetable: carrots; I also had onions and garlic in the pantry. I hadContinue reading “Penne e Carote con Aglio e Olio (variation on a theme)”

>Penne e Carote con Aglio e Olio (variation on a theme)

>Tonight when I looked in my fridge for ingredients for dinner the pickings were slim. I’m abstaining from meat during Lent (I know, I know, you’re not supposed to talk about it) so this narrowed things considerably. My crisper drawer held one vegetable: carrots; I also had onions and garlic in the pantry. I hadContinue reading “>Penne e Carote con Aglio e Olio (variation on a theme)”

French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup

……. Images of Onion Sellers on Bicycles Were Found Here . Soupe a L’oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup) Yield: 5-6 cups 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions, peeled and sliced thinly 2 cups beef broth 2 cups chicken broth 6 slices French bread, toasted 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese 2Continue reading “French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup”

>French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup

> ……. Images of Onion Sellers on Bicycles Were Found Here . Soupe a L’oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup) Yield: 5-6 cups 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions, peeled and sliced thinly 2 cups beef broth 2 cups chicken broth 6 slices French bread, toasted 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheeseContinue reading “>French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup”

1898 Fongers Military Bicycle

I think this photo is so interesting; it was found at this flicker photostream. Here’s what the caption says about it: “1898 Fongers militairy bicycle, this bicycle could be separated in two peases [sic]. Picture came out of a recently discovered crate from the old Fongers-factory filled with glass negatives. What you see is alsoContinue reading “1898 Fongers Military Bicycle”

>1898 Fongers Military Bicycle

>I think this photo is so interesting; it was found at this flicker photostream. Here’s what the caption says about it: “1898 Fongers militairy bicycle, this bicycle could be separated in two peases [sic]. Picture came out of a recently discovered crate from the old Fongers-factory filled with glass negatives. What you see is alsoContinue reading “>1898 Fongers Military Bicycle”

Scary Situation (and stupidity on my part)

So there I was…coasting down a slight incline this evening. I had just left the gym and felt refreshed; had a couple slices of pizza for dinner on the rear rack. I noticed the front break is rubbing against the rim. Not unusual, I thought; the caliper just needs some adjusting. So I lean forwardContinue reading “Scary Situation (and stupidity on my part)”