Category Archives: urban simplicity

Kronan on Elmwood

My son emailed me (via his phone) this picture of a Kronan bike we saw on Elmwood Avenue today. These are unique albeit simple bikes…looks very utilitarian. Actually a few years ago I almost purchased one. This is the first of these I’ve seen in the Buffalo area. Click here to go to the KronanContinue reading “Kronan on Elmwood”

>Really Simple Hot and Sweet Pickled Peppers

> This is a basic refrigerator pickle recipe that can be used for virtually any garden vegetable. It’s based on the simple formula of 2-2-1, meaning two parts vinegar, two parts sugar, and one part water (and a little salt). Then you can virtually add any herbs or spices you’d like. And these are refrigeratorContinue reading “>Really Simple Hot and Sweet Pickled Peppers”

Really Simple Hot and Sweet Pickled Peppers

This is a basic refrigerator pickle recipe that can be used for virtually any garden vegetable. It’s based on the simple formula of 2-2-1, meaning two parts vinegar, two parts sugar, and one part water (and a little salt). Then you can virtually add any herbs or spices you’d like. And these are refrigerator pickles,Continue reading “Really Simple Hot and Sweet Pickled Peppers”

>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#212 & 213)…and a few comments

> #212 (top two photos)…A really big plastic box. Saw this at the curb on my way home from work today…it’ll be great to store firewood this winter. #213 (bottom photo)…$129.37 in groceries in four plastic crates from two separate stores. And here’s quick story and a recap of a conversation. Prior to shopping forContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#212 & 213)…and a few comments”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#212 & 213)…and a few comments

#212 (top two photos)…A really big plastic box. Saw this at the curb on my way home from work today…it’ll be great to store firewood this winter. #213 (bottom photo)…$129.37 in groceries in four plastic crates from two separate stores. And here’s quick story and a recap of a conversation. Prior to shopping for theContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#212 & 213)…and a few comments”

Wild Rice Bread with Honey and Olive Oil…and a couple flatbreads, too.

  For those of you who’ve been to this blog before you know that I enjoy baking bread as much as I enjoy riding bikes. And that over the past few years I’ve really gotten into baking breads with whole grains and beans.Well a couple weeks ago the people at Goose Valley Farms sent meContinue reading “Wild Rice Bread with Honey and Olive Oil…and a couple flatbreads, too.”

>Wild Rice Bread with Honey and Olive Oil…and a couple flatbreads, too.

>   For those of you who’ve been to this blog before you know that I enjoy baking bread as much as I enjoy riding bikes. And that over the past few years I’ve really gotten into baking breads with whole grains and beans.Well a couple weeks ago the people at Goose Valley Farms sentContinue reading “>Wild Rice Bread with Honey and Olive Oil…and a couple flatbreads, too.”

>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#210), and a quick comment about cargo bikes

> A 15 lb. capacity, all-steel sausage stuffer.A canvas bag containing 4 books.A six-pack of Ellicottville Brewing Company Pale Ale.A gym bagful of wet clothing.A cardboard box containing 2 bottles of Chateau Saint Sulpice Bordeaux.A pound of baker’s yeast. Three pastry tarts.A cardboard box full of kindling. It’s interesting that when I was originally outContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#210), and a quick comment about cargo bikes”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#210), and a quick comment about cargo bikes

A 15 lb. capacity, all-steel sausage stuffer.A canvas bag containing 4 books.A six-pack of Ellicottville Brewing Company Pale Ale.A gym bagful of wet clothing.A cardboard box containing 2 bottles of Chateau Saint Sulpice Bordeaux.A pound of baker’s yeast. Three pastry tarts.A cardboard box full of kindling. It’s interesting that when I was originally out todayContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#210), and a quick comment about cargo bikes”

>No Car Necessary

> George Bliss, co-owner of Hudson Urban Bicycles Photo Credit: Fred R. Conrad/New York Times The title of this post is taken directly from a July article in the New York Times titled, Hauling Cargo, No Car Necessary. It’s an inspiring article (and short video below) regarding, not surprisingly, cargo bikes. I’ve been interested inContinue reading “>No Car Necessary”

No Car Necessary

George Bliss, co-owner of Hudson Urban Bicycles Photo Credit: Fred R. Conrad/New York Times The title of this post is taken directly from a July article in the New York Times titled, Hauling Cargo, No Car Necessary. It’s an inspiring article (and short video below) regarding, not surprisingly, cargo bikes. I’ve been interested in carryingContinue reading “No Car Necessary”