Category Archives: urban simplicity

>Copenhagen: an example for North America

>This is an incredibly inspirational 10 minute film about the bicycling infrastructure in Copenhagen viewd through the eyes (mostly) by North Americans. I love it. I wish it were there. In the States, especially smaller cities like the one in which I live, there are plenty of times when I am the only cyclist onContinue reading “>Copenhagen: an example for North America”

Copenhagen: an example for North America

This is an incredibly inspirational 10 minute film about the bicycling infrastructure in Copenhagen viewd through the eyes (mostly) by North Americans. I love it. I wish it were there. In the States, especially smaller cities like the one in which I live, there are plenty of times when I am the only cyclist onContinue reading “Copenhagen: an example for North America”

After The Rain

After the rain tonight I went out to the garden to pick a few tomatoes because I saw that some were super-ripe and nearly ready to fall from the vines themselves. It was that magical time–almost mystical–right after a storm when it’s not-yet-night but not-quite-day. The sky had a glow to it and–because of theContinue reading “After The Rain”

>Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)

> The other day after rummaging around in the walk-in freezer (geeze o’ man the cold felt good) I came upon a plastic container with pieces of cooked lamb medallions from a banquet served some time ago. Being the chef, my job description is not only to cook for the guests but also the employeesContinue reading “>Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)”

Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)

The other day after rummaging around in the walk-in freezer (geeze o’ man the cold felt good) I came upon a plastic container with pieces of cooked lamb medallions from a banquet served some time ago. Being the chef, my job description is not only to cook for the guests but also the employees (whoContinue reading “Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)”

Summer!

I Love this…as hot and humid as it has been this year I am really enjoying it. The garden is literally out of control. You can barley see the Mundo locked up to the hitching post behind the cucumber, broccoli, green beans, and corn. Whenever I start to get down about how hot it hasContinue reading “Summer!”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#196 & #197)

#196: A mandoline slicer still in it’s box; a canvas bag containing books.#197: A cardboard box containing 1 pound of freshly picked blueberries (a gift…yum!) and two pints of lamb, vermicelli, and rice. Also, a canvas book bag containing books.

>Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry

> This is not only a simple and straightforward stir-fry dish to prepare, it’s also super delicious. It’s one where the ingredients can be changed and altered to suit your personal tastes and to what you have on hand. It basically involves slicing the ingredients, cooking rice, sauteing the sliced ingredients, and tossing it together.Continue reading “>Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry”

Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry

This is not only a simple and straightforward stir-fry dish to prepare, it’s also super delicious. It’s one where the ingredients can be changed and altered to suit your personal tastes and to what you have on hand. It basically involves slicing the ingredients, cooking rice, sauteing the sliced ingredients, and tossing it together. It’sContinue reading “Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry”