Author Archives: Joe

>I found this used Chinese trike on craigslist about a week ago and bought it on the spot. It’s more of a novelty than anything, but it’s a real workhorse. It’s geared low and the maximum speed is probably like 5mph, but that’s not a bad thing because the brake system sucks, to put itContinue reading “>New Chinese Trike”

I was in St. Paul, Minnesota this past week again (thankfully no airlinedelays like the last time). I arrived early enough that I had time to walk around one evening, and it’s difficult not to be drawn to stare at the St. Paul’s Cathedral which sits up a hill. As I walked up the hillContinue reading “Stuff”

>I was in St. Paul, Minnesota this past week again (thankfully no airlinedelays like the last time). I arrived early enough that I had time to walk around one evening, and it’s difficult not to be drawn to stare at the St. Paul’s Cathedral which sits up a hill. As I walked up the hillContinue reading “>Stuff”

How’s that for a title? Now here’s how to make it: The first thing is to have ready a batch of sourdough or other bread dough of your choice (see previous posts). For the topping, start by sauteing some chopped onion, peppers (I used sweet and hot peppers) raw chopped shrimp, and garlic. Do thisContinue reading “Four Cheese Pizza with Shrimp and Spinach on Honey-Whole Wheat Sourdough Crust”

>How’s that for a title? Now here’s how to make it: The first thing is to have ready a batch of sourdough or other bread dough of your choice (see previous posts). For the topping, start by sauteing some chopped onion, peppers (I used sweet and hot peppers) raw chopped shrimp, and garlic. Do thisContinue reading “>Four Cheese Pizza with Shrimp and Spinach on Honey-Whole Wheat Sourdough Crust”

I’m always so inspired when I am in another city and see bike commuters in huge numbers…people riding bikes as an everyday mode of transportation, no special cloths, no big deal…just get on your bike and ride. Minneapolis/St. Paul are two cities that fit that category. I was there for just a few days thisContinue reading “Bike Stuff”

>I’m always so inspired when I am in another city and see bike commuters in huge numbers…people riding bikes as an everyday mode of transportation, no special cloths, no big deal…just get on your bike and ride. Minneapolis/St. Paul are two cities that fit that category. I was there for just a few days thisContinue reading “>Bike Stuff”

Scary stuff…enough said.

> Scary stuff…enough said.

I took a couple days to “chill out” this weekend and go to Toronto…need to do this now and again. One of the reasons I went this past weekend was to see Dr. Wayne Dyer, he spoke at the Metropolitan Convention Centre. The talk he gave was based on his new book regarding the TaoContinue reading “Toronto Trip”

It’s a sad day. After a rough year I finally made the difficult decision to have my loyal dog, Jack, euthanized. He was loyal right to the end. As big as he was all he wanted was my affection. The picture above is him in better days, but that gaze, that look of love onlyContinue reading “Jack Black Kerouac 1996-2008”

This is an easy recipe with many variations. It’s a variation of Lebanese Chicken-And-Rice I grew up eating as a kid. Start by searing a couple chicken breasts until they are golden brown. Use a heavy skillet, sear it in olive oil with the skin-side down first, and make sure that the oil is nearlyContinue reading “Lebanese Flavored Chicken and Brown Rice”

Buffalo Spree‘s most recent issue is their green issue. I wrote a couple articles for it. One is about growing victory gardens, the other is on biking, more specifically about being a middle aged guy using bikes as an everyday transportation vehicle. The picture to the right is yours truly with my son, Isaac, onContinue reading “Middle Aged Guy (and his son) on a Bike”

Another “clean out the ‘fridge” for dinner night. I made this vegetable pasta dish, and here’s how it goes: Put a pot of water on to boil. While the water is heating dice a half of an onion, a half of a red pepper, and two tomatoes. Chop a small head of broccoli and minceContinue reading “Pasta Recipe”

Day off and as usual I’m tempted to cook/bake…even in the midst of attempting to accomplish weekly errands…resurrected my sourdough starter…started feeding it two days ago. Made a dough this morning, and baked it this evening. The rear of my house is cold (unless the stove is on), something like 50F, so I left theContinue reading “9-Hour Sourdough and Huevos Rancheros”

Had the day off today and felt like having pizza…looked in the fridge and found some tomato sauce, broccoli, and cheese. Had a few onions, too. When making dough it’s just as easy to make enough for two things as it is one, so I made enough to bake a loaf of bread as well.Continue reading “Whole Wheat-Honey Bread/Brocccoli-Onion Pizza”

Alright, I’m done bitching about the snow (yes, I know, I live in Buffalo…but this is a late blast even for us). Today was a brilliantly beautiful day full of at least a foot of newly fallen white stuff…it was pristine, even on this March day. I chose to drive my vehicle to church thisContinue reading “Snow Biking and Mud Cookies”

This morning while reading the New York Times online I came across this article (slide show, actually). The Magazine section in the Times this week is focusing on philanthropists of all kinds, and one of the people they highlight is this guy , Michael Gainer, of Buffalo’s own Buffalo ReUse. Pretty Cool.

We’re in our second day of almost non-stop snowing…another one to go (says the weather report). It’s really starting to get me down. I know that in the middle of a humid summer’s day I’ll be pining for nights like this…but right now I crave the sun, I crave a warm summer’s night breeze. TheContinue reading “Basta Already (again)!”

Ok, I love winter…but by the second week of March I’m a little tire of the snow. Within the next two days we may get another foot of the white stuff dumped on us. It makes it a little difficult to bike to work. On the flip side, my son and I went to theContinue reading “Enough Already”