Author Archives: Joe

The Most Popular Vehicle

I came across this chart at Romanian Bike Culture Blog; I also found it posted here, at Treehugger. Click it on for a closer look. It’s rather interesting…especially that it states the bicycle is still the worlds most popular vehicle. Here’s an interesting link at EcoWorldly.com listing 17 reasons the bicycle is the worlds mostContinue reading “The Most Popular Vehicle”

>The Most Popular Vehicle

>I came across this chart at Romanian Bike Culture Blog; I also found it posted here, at Treehugger. Click it on for a closer look. It’s rather interesting…especially that it states the bicycle is still the worlds most popular vehicle. Here’s an interesting link at EcoWorldly.com listing 17 reasons the bicycle is the worlds mostContinue reading “>The Most Popular Vehicle”

My New Yogurt Maker (and its 3 pages of warnings)

I have been interested in naturally fermented foods for about ten years…since the first time my sourdough starter seemingly and magically came to life; I was so inspired I built a small brick oven in the backyard of a previous home. Since then I’ve moved on to sauerkraut (and kim chi), pickled vegetables, and yogurt.Continue reading “My New Yogurt Maker (and its 3 pages of warnings)”

>My New Yogurt Maker (and its 3 pages of warnings)

>I have been interested in naturally fermented foods for about ten years…since the first time my sourdough starter seemingly and magically came to life; I was so inspired I built a small brick oven in the backyard of a previous home. Since then I’ve moved on to sauerkraut (and kim chi), pickled vegetables, and yogurt.Continue reading “>My New Yogurt Maker (and its 3 pages of warnings)”

Ernest Was A Bike Advocate

I can’t remember which of Ernest Hemingway’s books this quote is from but I remember reading it in one of them. When I was an impressionable young man his writing inspired me on many levels. It (his writing and the lives portrayed in his books…particularly The Sun Also Rises and A Movable Feast) is simplicityContinue reading “Ernest Was A Bike Advocate”

>Ernest Was A Bike Advocate

>I can’t remember which of Ernest Hemingway’s books this quote is from but I remember reading it in one of them. When I was an impressionable young man his writing inspired me on many levels. It (his writing and the lives portrayed in his books…particularly The Sun Also Rises and A Movable Feast) is simplicityContinue reading “>Ernest Was A Bike Advocate”

100% Whole Wheat Bread

For those of you who are regular readers of this blog you know that I enjoy making bread…and that I’m an open advocate of incorporating homemade bread into you’re everyday life…it is not difficult or laborious (it’s quite the opposite, actually…it’s rewarding). I’ve also been attempting to make healthier breads these last few years (wholeContinue reading “100% Whole Wheat Bread”

>100% Whole Wheat Bread

>For those of you who are regular readers of this blog you know that I enjoy making bread…and that I’m an open advocate of incorporating homemade bread into you’re everyday life…it is not difficult or laborious (it’s quite the opposite, actually…it’s rewarding). I’ve also been attempting to make healthier breads these last few years (wholeContinue reading “>100% Whole Wheat Bread”

Fish, Green Beans, and Pasta: Variation On Two Themes

One of the benefits of being a professional cook is having the ability to make something out of almost anything that is at hand. You’ve probably seen those “basket tests” that are shown on silly cooking shows (where a chef is handed a basket of odd and sometimes obscure ingredients and is expected to aContinue reading “Fish, Green Beans, and Pasta: Variation On Two Themes”

>Fish, Green Beans, and Pasta: Variation On Two Themes

>One of the benefits of being a professional cook is having the ability to make something out of almost anything that is at hand. You’ve probably seen those “basket tests” that are shown on silly cooking shows (where a chef is handed a basket of odd and sometimes obscure ingredients and is expected to aContinue reading “>Fish, Green Beans, and Pasta: Variation On Two Themes”

I’ll Admit it (Reluctantly)

This post could easily be titled “Things That Cannot Be Carried On A Bike,” but I don’t entirely think it’s true. At any rate, I’ll admit a couple things: I’ll admit that I do use my small truck occasionally (and my middle aged knees find a secret relief), and I’ll also admit that I (occasionally)Continue reading “I’ll Admit it (Reluctantly)”

>I’ll Admit it (Reluctantly)

>This post could easily be titled “Things That Cannot Be Carried On A Bike,” but I don’t entirely think it’s true. At any rate, I’ll admit a couple things: I’ll admit that I do use my small truck occasionally (and my middle aged knees find a secret relief), and I’ll also admit that I (occasionally)Continue reading “>I’ll Admit it (Reluctantly)”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#12)

A large shoulder bag containing a laptop, an extra mouse, and a 25′ extension cord.A small shoulder bag with a sketchbook, datebook, pens, a couple books and other miscellanea.A backpack containing almost 30 pounds of my son’s school books/supplies.An 8-pound bag of dog food.A bag with 5-pounds of whole wheat flour.A 14-year-old kid (he satContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#12)”