A new but inexpensive ceiling light for the kitchen, 4 lbs. of dog food, and $67.22 in groceries, sundries, and cold medications (yes, I have a slight cold for the new year) from 4 separate stores in three plastic soda crates. Urban Simplicity.
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Chairs on a Bike
I came across this photo at ClassicCopenhagen (Thanks Sandra!). I find this image inspiring on so many levels, but manly that it illustrates that all sorts of things can be carried on a bike…no matter your age. To see a few of the things that I’ve carried on a bike, click here. Urban Simplicity.
Super Delicious (and simple to make) Pasta con Vendure
This is a dish that I served to our staff at work yesterday. I was trying to use up some vegetables because we are closed for the first week of January. It’s really just a more complex version of any of the aglio e olio dishes I’ve posted here before. But before I start theContinue reading “Super Delicious (and simple to make) Pasta con Vendure”
Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#381)
Eight cardboard boxes (I feel like I should have done a Twelve Things That Can be Carried on a Bike Before Christmas series…maybe next year). Urban Simplicity.
100% Whole Grain Bread (recipe, photos, info)
As many of you know, I like bread. A lot. I enjoy making it, but more importantly I enjoy eating it…and I do not believe it makes you fat. I could easily be a poster boy for the high-carb diet…I eat bread, pasta, or rice at nearly every meal and am well within my properContinue reading “100% Whole Grain Bread (recipe, photos, info)”
Whole Wheat French Toast with Pineapple Syrup and Caramelized Apple
This is a simple-to-make hearty and flavorful breakfast, and it also happens to be my son’s favorite (somewhat of a Saturday morning tradition). French toast can be made in any number of ways, but the key to a really good one is great bread and flavorful syrup…of course the syrup can be purchased but itContinue reading “Whole Wheat French Toast with Pineapple Syrup and Caramelized Apple”
Olive Oil for the Dogs
That’s Franklin on the left and Maxwell on the right, and they love olive oil. Well, OK…they would love any food I gave them. And yes, while some may find a pug unattractive, I think they are almost too cute…they are great house dogs and companions; and it’s like having two little aliens follow meContinue reading “Olive Oil for the Dogs”
Nice Evening Ride and a Few Photos
I almost didn’t ride tonight…but I’m glad that I did. I had something I had to do and when I was about to leave the house it was raining (the element I least like to ride in). But I really didn’t feel like driving so I hopped on the bike anyhow…only got mildly wet. ButContinue reading “Nice Evening Ride and a Few Photos”
Nice Evening Ride and a Few Photos
I almost didn’t ride tonight…but I’m glad that I did. I had something I had to do and when I was about to leave the house it was raining (the element I least like to ride in). But I really didn’t feel like driving so I hopped on the bike anyhow…only got mildly wet. ButContinue reading “Nice Evening Ride and a Few Photos”
Frittata di Verdure Arrosto al Forno
This is really just a variation on a theme from other open-faced omelets (frittati) that I’ve made, posted on this blog, and then eaten. During the summer months I’ll often cook them entirely on the stove top, as not to heat up the kitchen with the oven, but this time a year the heat isContinue reading “Frittata di Verdure Arrosto al Forno”
Frittata di Verdure Arrosto al Forno
This is really just a variation on a theme from other open-faced omelets (frittati) that I’ve made, posted on this blog, and then eaten. During the summer months I’ll often cook them entirely on the stove top, as not to heat up the kitchen with the oven, but this time a year the heat isContinue reading “Frittata di Verdure Arrosto al Forno”
Another View From My Handlebars (and another reason I like to ride a bike)
The above image is one I took while waiting for the traffic light to change earlier this evening; I was at the corner of Allen Street and Elmwood Avenue (here), which is not only one of my favorite intersections in our city but also the heart of the Allentown neighborhood and the one in whichContinue reading “Another View From My Handlebars (and another reason I like to ride a bike)”
Another View From My Handlebars (and another reason I like to ride a bike)
The above image is one I took while waiting for the traffic light to change earlier this evening; I was at the corner of Allen Street and Elmwood Avenue (here), which is not only one of my favorite intersections in our city but also the heart of the Allentown neighborhood and the one in whichContinue reading “Another View From My Handlebars (and another reason I like to ride a bike)”
Things I Saw on my Bike this Week
If you are reading this blog I am likely preaching to the choir but I’ll say it again…one of the many benefits of riding a bike is how much you see; you are not simply passing by your surroundings in an enclosed metal climate-controlled shell, you are part of it. And is often the caseContinue reading “Things I Saw on my Bike this Week”
Things I Saw on my Bike this Week
If you are reading this blog I am likely preaching to the choir but I’ll say it again…one of the many benefits of riding a bike is how much you see; you are not simply passing by your surroundings in an enclosed metal climate-controlled shell, you are part of it. And is often the caseContinue reading “Things I Saw on my Bike this Week”
Standing Their Ground
I’ve posted on Occupy Buffalo a couple times in the past week (click here and here) but after yesterday and last night I felt the need to mention this again. It’s not that anything significant has happened in the last day or so, it’s just that I am so surprised (and impressed) that people areContinue reading “Standing Their Ground”
Standing Their Ground
I’ve posted on Occupy Buffalo a couple times in the past week (click here and here) but after yesterday and last night I felt the need to mention this again. It’s not that anything significant has happened in the last day or so, it’s just that I am so surprised (and impressed) that people areContinue reading “Standing Their Ground”
9.11
I had planned on writing a long post on the remembrance of the tenth anniversary of 9.11, and have tried a couple times, but I end up deleting it. The words, after re-reading them, end up sounding trite, self-centered, selfish. The loss on so many levels transcends words for me, but at the sake ofContinue reading “9.11”
9.11
I had planned on writing a long post on the remembrance of the tenth anniversary of 9.11, and have tried a couple times, but I end up deleting it. The words, after re-reading them, end up sounding trite, self-centered, selfish. The loss on so many levels transcends words for me, but at the sake ofContinue reading “9.11”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#353)…plus a comment and a short video
$119.78 in groceries from two separate stores (click the photo for a larger view). I always enjoy the comments I get when I’m riding the Mundo, particularly when it’s loaded. I’m sure other cargo bikers hear much of the same, especially here in North America where bikes like this are not that common. The mostContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#353)…plus a comment and a short video”
Urban Simplicty 