>It probably comes to no surprise to readers of this blog that I like to keep things simple when I cook…I’ve learned, by trial-and-error mostly, and through years of experience, that too many flavors often (unnecessarily) complicate a dish. This is also true with technique, I think…the simpler the better in my book. Even theContinue reading “>Basmati Rice wiith Tilapia and Asparagus”
Author Archives: Joe
Easy As That
I came across this video and thought I’d share it. It was posted by the Dutch site, Amsterdamize. It’s an excellent short video showing how easy it is to use a bike as everyday transport (and it’s accompanied by pretty good music as well…Gasoline, by Brad Sucks). What I like about this video is thatContinue reading “Easy As That”
>Easy As That
>I came across this video and thought I’d share it. It was posted by the Dutch site, Amsterdamize. It’s an excellent short video showing how easy it is to use a bike as everyday transport (and it’s accompanied by pretty good music as well…Gasoline, by Brad Sucks). What I like about this video is thatContinue reading “>Easy As That”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#7)
Six boxes loaded with books. Lately I’ve been feeling that my house is full of too much stuff…and much of the stuff are things I rarely use. So in one more way of trying to simplify my life I’ve been attempting to purge my house of unused stuff. I am by no means a pack-rat,Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#7)”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#7)
>Six boxes loaded with books. Lately I’ve been feeling that my house is full of too much stuff…and much of the stuff are things I rarely use. So in one more way of trying to simplify my life I’ve been attempting to purge my house of unused stuff. I am by no means a pack-rat,Continue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#7)”
Whole Wheat Focaccia
I made this simple focaccia today to take to take to my sister’s house as part of out Easter dinner. It’s made with a basic bread dough, but I substituted 1/3 of the flour with course whole wheat flour. I also added a little honey to the dough. This focaccia is another example of howContinue reading “Whole Wheat Focaccia”
>Whole Wheat Focaccia
>I made this simple focaccia today to take to take to my sister’s house as part of out Easter dinner. It’s made with a basic bread dough, but I substituted 1/3 of the flour with course whole wheat flour. I also added a little honey to the dough. This focaccia is another example of howContinue reading “>Whole Wheat Focaccia”
Not Fixed
I use my gears daily, and I like my gears. The reason I say this is the prevalence of “fixies,” or fixed gear cyclists, especially as the weather warms up a bit. So I suppose this is my two-bit rant about fixed gear bikes. If you’re not sure what a fixed gear bike is clickContinue reading “Not Fixed”
>Not Fixed
>I use my gears daily, and I like my gears. The reason I say this is the prevalence of “fixies,” or fixed gear cyclists, especially as the weather warms up a bit. So I suppose this is my two-bit rant about fixed gear bikes. If you’re not sure what a fixed gear bike is clickContinue reading “>Not Fixed”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#6)
Four boards, measuring 1″ x 8″ x 6′CaulkNailsNew saw bladesPipe clamps When I was loading the boards onto my bike at the Home Depot (about 3 miles from my house) I got a few odd looks. But then as I was pedaling (almost) effortlessly through the parking lot I saw a guy attempting to putContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#6)”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#6)
>Four boards, measuring 1″ x 8″ x 6′CaulkNailsNew saw bladesPipe clamps When I was loading the boards onto my bike at the Home Depot (about 3 miles from my house) I got a few odd looks. But then as I was pedaling (almost) effortlessly through the parking lot I saw a guy attempting to putContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#6)”
Snowy April
I love the snow…I really do. And just the other day I was lamenting how I wouldn’t get to ride in it until next autumn. We’ll this morning I woke to a couple inches of the white stuff; the themperature was 26F. In a northern city like Buffalo this doesn’t even phase us…if it wasContinue reading “Snowy April”
>Snowy April
>I love the snow…I really do. And just the other day I was lamenting how I wouldn’t get to ride in it until next autumn. We’ll this morning I woke to a couple inches of the white stuff; the themperature was 26F. In a northern city like Buffalo this doesn’t even phase us…if it wasContinue reading “>Snowy April”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#5)
Pizza! (Sometimes only store-bought will do.) Here’s a link to my favorite Buffalo Pizzeria.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#5)
>Pizza! (Sometimes only store-bought will do.) Here’s a link to my favorite Buffalo Pizzeria.
Barcelona 1908
I came across this video the other day and felt the need to share it…it is truly beautiful, and also mesmerizing. There is a person holding a camera while at the front of a street car (I’m assuming), and they film the city life of Barcelona 1908. There is equally beautiful piano music dubbed overContinue reading “Barcelona 1908”
>Barcelona 1908
>I came across this video the other day and felt the need to share it…it is truly beautiful, and also mesmerizing. There is a person holding a camera while at the front of a street car (I’m assuming), and they film the city life of Barcelona 1908. There is equally beautiful piano music dubbed overContinue reading “>Barcelona 1908”
Ezekiel Bread
(If you are coming upon this post via a search engine you can find an updated version of this recipe here.) I eat a lot of bread; I always have. I eat bread virtually with every meal, and thus I feel that I am living proof that bread does not make a person fat. IContinue reading “Ezekiel Bread”
>Ezekiel Bread
>I eat a lot of bread; I always have. I eat bread virtually with every meal, and thus I feel that I am living proof that bread does not make a person fat. I find it odd that humans have been consuming bread in one form or another for something like 6 thousand years…and allContinue reading “>Ezekiel Bread”
Unplugged Earth
I read somewhere recently (though I can’t remember where) that up to forty percent of your household electricity usage can be accredited to things that aren’t even turned on…you know, all those little blinky lights and clocks on your electronics that you don’t even notice. With that said, imagine how much electricity consumption we wouldContinue reading “Unplugged Earth”
Urban Simplicty 