Category Archives: urban simplicity

>Fish, Green Beans, and Pasta: Variation On Two Themes

>One of the benefits of being a professional cook is having the ability to make something out of almost anything that is at hand. You’ve probably seen those “basket tests” that are shown on silly cooking shows (where a chef is handed a basket of odd and sometimes obscure ingredients and is expected to aContinue reading “>Fish, Green Beans, and Pasta: Variation On Two Themes”

Fish, Green Beans, and Pasta: Variation On Two Themes

One of the benefits of being a professional cook is having the ability to make something out of almost anything that is at hand. You’ve probably seen those “basket tests” that are shown on silly cooking shows (where a chef is handed a basket of odd and sometimes obscure ingredients and is expected to aContinue reading “Fish, Green Beans, and Pasta: Variation On Two Themes”

>I’ll Admit it (Reluctantly)

>This post could easily be titled “Things That Cannot Be Carried On A Bike,” but I don’t entirely think it’s true. At any rate, I’ll admit a couple things: I’ll admit that I do use my small truck occasionally (and my middle aged knees find a secret relief), and I’ll also admit that I (occasionally)Continue reading “>I’ll Admit it (Reluctantly)”

I’ll Admit it (Reluctantly)

This post could easily be titled “Things That Cannot Be Carried On A Bike,” but I don’t entirely think it’s true. At any rate, I’ll admit a couple things: I’ll admit that I do use my small truck occasionally (and my middle aged knees find a secret relief), and I’ll also admit that I (occasionally)Continue reading “I’ll Admit it (Reluctantly)”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#12)

A large shoulder bag containing a laptop, an extra mouse, and a 25′ extension cord.A small shoulder bag with a sketchbook, datebook, pens, a couple books and other miscellanea.A backpack containing almost 30 pounds of my son’s school books/supplies.An 8-pound bag of dog food.A bag with 5-pounds of whole wheat flour.A 14-year-old kid (he satContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#12)”

>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#12)

>A large shoulder bag containing a laptop, an extra mouse, and a 25′ extension cord.A small shoulder bag with a sketchbook, datebook, pens, a couple books and other miscellanea.A backpack containing almost 30 pounds of my son’s school books/supplies.An 8-pound bag of dog food.A bag with 5-pounds of whole wheat flour.A 14-year-old kid (he satContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#12)”

>Everything’s Got A Purpose

>This is one of the many things that I find truly amazing: put a seed in the ground and it grows. Exactly eight days ago I pushed a bunch of seeds into little plastic trays with soil in them, watered them and put the trays on a table. Within a few days some of theContinue reading “>Everything’s Got A Purpose”

Everything’s Got A Purpose

This is one of the many things that I find truly amazing: put a seed in the ground and it grows. Exactly eight days ago I pushed a bunch of seeds into little plastic trays with soil in them, watered them and put the trays on a table. Within a few days some of theContinue reading “Everything’s Got A Purpose”

>My Personal Challenge

>I originally started this blog as a sort of New Years resolution in January ’08 (you can read the original post by clicking here). I’ve always been into biking and walking but wanted to…as Emeril would say…kick it up a notch (I have no idea why I just quoted Emeril because I harbor a secretContinue reading “>My Personal Challenge”

My Personal Challenge

I originally started this blog as a sort of New Years resolution in January ’08 (you can read the original post by clicking here). I’ve always been into biking and walking but wanted to…as Emeril would say…kick it up a notch (I have no idea why I just quoted Emeril because I harbor a secretContinue reading “My Personal Challenge”

>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#10)

>A pint of steaming gumbo (dinner!). Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe:Shrimp, Sausage and, Okra Gumbo1/2 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 medium onion, diced1 small green pepper, diced3 stalks celery, diced3 cloves garlic, minced8 ounces smoked sausage, split lengthwise and sliced12 okra pods, sliced 1/2 inch thick1-1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon thyme1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper6Continue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#10)”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#10)

A pint of steaming gumbo (dinner!). Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe:Shrimp, Sausage and, Okra Gumbo1/2 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 medium onion, diced1 small green pepper, diced3 stalks celery, diced3 cloves garlic, minced8 ounces smoked sausage, split lengthwise and sliced12 okra pods, sliced 1/2 inch thick1-1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon thyme1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper6Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#10)”

>Signs of Renewal

>Chives and garlic…these are always the first to emerge; to me it’s the first real sign of spring. And it amazes me, it really does. I’ve mentioned in previous posts about the harshness of this past winter (I don’t mean to keep harping on it, but it really was cold and snowy…even by Buffalo standards)Continue reading “>Signs of Renewal”

Signs of Renewal

Chives and garlic…these are always the first to emerge; to me it’s the first real sign of spring. And it amazes me, it really does. I’ve mentioned in previous posts about the harshness of this past winter (I don’t mean to keep harping on it, but it really was cold and snowy…even by Buffalo standards)Continue reading “Signs of Renewal”

>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#9)

>Myself.My teenage son.His book bag with about 20 pounds of books and school supplies (strapped to the opposite side of the bike.A salvaged garden urn.Kindling for my wood stove (in the urn).A box containing a shoulder bag, a laptop computer, and two loaves of freshly baked bread.

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#9)

Myself.My teenage son.His book bag with about 20 pounds of books and school supplies (strapped to the opposite side of the bike.A salvaged garden urn.Kindling for my wood stove (in the urn).A box containing a shoulder bag, a laptop computer, and two loaves of freshly baked bread.