Category Archives: urban simplicity

>Penne e Carote con Aglio e Olio (variation on a theme)

>Tonight when I looked in my fridge for ingredients for dinner the pickings were slim. I’m abstaining from meat during Lent (I know, I know, you’re not supposed to talk about it) so this narrowed things considerably. My crisper drawer held one vegetable: carrots; I also had onions and garlic in the pantry. I hadContinue reading “>Penne e Carote con Aglio e Olio (variation on a theme)”

Penne e Carote con Aglio e Olio (variation on a theme)

Tonight when I looked in my fridge for ingredients for dinner the pickings were slim. I’m abstaining from meat during Lent (I know, I know, you’re not supposed to talk about it) so this narrowed things considerably. My crisper drawer held one vegetable: carrots; I also had onions and garlic in the pantry. I hadContinue reading “Penne e Carote con Aglio e Olio (variation on a theme)”

>French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup

> ……. Images of Onion Sellers on Bicycles Were Found Here . Soupe a L’oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup) Yield: 5-6 cups 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions, peeled and sliced thinly 2 cups beef broth 2 cups chicken broth 6 slices French bread, toasted 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheeseContinue reading “>French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup”

French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup

……. Images of Onion Sellers on Bicycles Were Found Here . Soupe a L’oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup) Yield: 5-6 cups 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions, peeled and sliced thinly 2 cups beef broth 2 cups chicken broth 6 slices French bread, toasted 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese 2Continue reading “French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup”

>1898 Fongers Military Bicycle

>I think this photo is so interesting; it was found at this flicker photostream. Here’s what the caption says about it: “1898 Fongers militairy bicycle, this bicycle could be separated in two peases [sic]. Picture came out of a recently discovered crate from the old Fongers-factory filled with glass negatives. What you see is alsoContinue reading “>1898 Fongers Military Bicycle”

1898 Fongers Military Bicycle

I think this photo is so interesting; it was found at this flicker photostream. Here’s what the caption says about it: “1898 Fongers militairy bicycle, this bicycle could be separated in two peases [sic]. Picture came out of a recently discovered crate from the old Fongers-factory filled with glass negatives. What you see is alsoContinue reading “1898 Fongers Military Bicycle”

>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#136)

>A box of wine. Lately I’ve been noticing more and more wines in boxes. It used to be that a boxed wine was a crappy wine…well this doesn’t seem to be the issue any longer. Tonight I purchased a box of my favorite everyday wine…and it cost 40% less than if it were in aContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#136)”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#136)

A box of wine. Lately I’ve been noticing more and more wines in boxes. It used to be that a boxed wine was a crappy wine…well this doesn’t seem to be the issue any longer. Tonight I purchased a box of my favorite everyday wine…and it cost 40% less than if it were in aContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#136)”