“How embarrassing… a house full of condiments and no food.” Narrator, Fight Club Condiments can make even the most mundane foods taste great, and they are so plentiful and inexpensive that they’re rarely made at home these days…somewhat of a lost art, one could suppose. These two recipes are perfect examples: course-grained honey-mustard, and pink (beet)Continue reading “For the Love of Flavor”
Author Archives: Joe
What Tips Do You Have (I’d like to know)
A couple things. Firstly, no that is not a current picture; it’s one I took last winter. Though I live in a snowy area of the world it has not snowed yet (and hopefully won’t for at least a month or two). The other thing is this. I am currently writing a short article whichContinue reading “What Tips Do You Have (I’d like to know)”
What Tips Do You Have (I’d like to know)
A couple things. Firstly, no that is not a current picture; it’s one I took last winter. Though I live in a snowy area of the world it has not snowed yet (and hopefully won’t for at least a month or two). The other thing is this. I am currently writing a short article whichContinue reading “What Tips Do You Have (I’d like to know)”
Cycling For Everyone
I love this video. It’s a new inspirational piece put out by the Dutch Cycling Embassy. It offers first a brief history of cycling in Holland and then what is happening today regarding cycling in their beautiful country…mostly how cycling is integrated into daily life. Living in the automobile-centric U.S. I’d be fibbing if IContinue reading “Cycling For Everyone”
Cycling For Everyone
I love this video. It’s a new inspirational piece put out by the Dutch Cycling Embassy. It offers first a brief history of cycling in Holland and then what is happening today regarding cycling in their beautiful country…mostly how cycling is integrated into daily life. Living in the automobile-centric U.S. I’d be fibbing if IContinue reading “Cycling For Everyone”
Uncle Sam’s Transport
This is an image from the New York Tribune from 1897…Uncle Sam on a bike. My how times have changed. What would he be pictured riding on or in today? Our old uncle needs to get back on his bike.
Uncle Sam’s Transport
This is an image from the New York Tribune from 1897…Uncle Sam on a bike. My how times have changed. What would he be pictured riding on or in today? Our old uncle needs to get back on his bike.
La Pomme
“Surely the apple is the noblest of fruits.” — Henry David Thoreau For additional recipes and to read a story about apples–with practical information, history, and lore–click here. Old Fashioned AppleButter Yield: 2 cups 6-7 large apples 1-1/4 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup water Peel, core and quarter the apples;discard the peels and cores. CombineContinue reading “La Pomme”
La Pomme
“Surely the apple is the noblest of fruits.” — Henry David Thoreau For additional recipes and to read a story about apples–with practical information, history, and lore–click here. Old Fashioned AppleButter Yield: 2 cups 6-7 large apples 1-1/4 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup water Peel, core and quarter the apples;discard the peels and cores. CombineContinue reading “La Pomme”
Five Quotes from William Arthur Ward
If you can imagine it,You can achieve it.If you can dream it,You can become it. To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity. Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation. It is wise to direct your anger towards problems — notContinue reading “Five Quotes from William Arthur Ward”
Five Quotes from William Arthur Ward
If you can imagine it,You can achieve it.If you can dream it,You can become it. To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity. Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation. It is wise to direct your anger towards problems — notContinue reading “Five Quotes from William Arthur Ward”
The Washington Times 1916
I was going to write something about this advert–published 95 years ago!–but I don’t think I have to…it speaks for itself. Click it to read the fine print.
The Washington Times 1916
I was going to write something about this advert–published 95 years ago!–but I don’t think I have to…it speaks for itself. Click it to read the fine print.
Something I Saw Today
If you’ve been to this blog before you may be growing tired of me proclaiming the many benefits of bicycling (but then again, maybe not). Anyhow, I’ll again state the obvious. When you ride a bike you see things and are able to interact with the things and people you see that would be impossibleContinue reading “Something I Saw Today”
Something I Saw Today
If you’ve been to this blog before you may be growing tired of me proclaiming the many benefits of bicycling (but then again, maybe not). Anyhow, I’ll again state the obvious. When you ride a bike you see things and are able to interact with the things and people you see that would be impossibleContinue reading “Something I Saw Today”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#357)
A quilt, a digital food scale, 2 jars of peanut butter, an 8lb bag of dog food, a dog brush, and a denim shirt.
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#357)
A quilt, a digital food scale, 2 jars of peanut butter, an 8lb bag of dog food, a dog brush, and a denim shirt.
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#356), a Recipe, and My Morning Commute
Things On The Bike: A plastic bucket with raw bread dough, a canvas book bag containing various things (including–oddly–a couple tulip bulbs), and a Rolling Stone magazine. My Morning Commute: The lower of the above photos is the view I see from my handlebars on my morning commute nearly every morning; it’s at this intersection.Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#356), a Recipe, and My Morning Commute”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#356), a Recipe, and My Morning Commute
Things On The Bike: A plastic bucket with raw bread dough, a canvas book bag containing various things (including–oddly–a couple tulip bulbs), and a Rolling Stone magazine. My Morning Commute: The lower of the above photos is the view I see from my handlebars on my morning commute nearly every morning; it’s at this intersection.Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#356), a Recipe, and My Morning Commute”
You say l’oignon I say onion…
…but it’s still incredibly beautiful when you take a close look at it (click the image for a larger view).
Urban Simplicty 