Pâté de Campagne translates from the French as “Country Paste.” How’s that for demystifying something that sounds overly fancy or complicated. This is simple to make and can be eaten cold as an appetizer (sliced thin and served with toast points, gherkins, onion, and mustard) or sauteed for a hot sandwich. I don’t have aContinue reading “Employee Meal 24 August 2011, Pâté de Campagne”
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Five Quotes from Simone Weil
Simone Weil3 February 1909 – 24 August 1943To read more about Simone Weil, click here and here. “Imagination and fiction make up more than three quarters of our real life.” “It is not the cause for which men took up arms that makes a victory more just or less, it is the order that isContinue reading “Five Quotes from Simone Weil”
Five Quotes from Simone Weil
Simone Weil3 February 1909 – 24 August 1943To read more about Simone Weil, click here and here. “Imagination and fiction make up more than three quarters of our real life.” “It is not the cause for which men took up arms that makes a victory more just or less, it is the order that isContinue reading “Five Quotes from Simone Weil”
Interesting old Bicycle Adverts
I enjoy old advertisements…it gives a glimpse of life during certain periods, and I particularly like old bicycle adverts (these two were found here…there’s many more if you’re interested). What I found interesting about these two–despite their odd titles–was their subject matter…both are promoting the bicycle as a healthy way to travel; that they areContinue reading “Interesting old Bicycle Adverts”
Interesting old Bicycle Adverts
I enjoy old advertisements…it gives a glimpse of life during certain periods, and I particularly like old bicycle adverts (these two were found here…there’s many more if you’re interested). What I found interesting about these two–despite their odd titles–was their subject matter…both are promoting the bicycle as a healthy way to travel; that they areContinue reading “Interesting old Bicycle Adverts”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#348)
A new set of tires. .
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#348)
A new set of tires. .
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#347)
Three liters of red wine. Go Home.
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#347)
Three liters of red wine. Go Home.
Red Sky at Night
I just snapped this photo from my front porch a few minutes ago. Beautiful, isn’t it? But I’m still shaking a little…my nerves are frazzled. Not because of the photo or beautiful sky of course, but because of what happened a little while ago. I was on my way home from the local pizzeria withContinue reading “Red Sky at Night”
Red Sky at Night
I just snapped this photo from my front porch a few minutes ago. Beautiful, isn’t it? But I’m still shaking a little…my nerves are frazzled. Not because of the photo or beautiful sky of course, but because of what happened a little while ago. I was on my way home from the local pizzeria withContinue reading “Red Sky at Night”
The Yuba Mundo (four generations)
This post is for all the Mundo riders out there (and other velophiles who are interested in cargo bikes). First I have to ask a silly question…what’s a good word for us; people who ride Mundo cargo bikes? Bicyclists is not specific enough. Mundonians? Yubonians? Yubites? Mundoners? Any, all, or none, I suppose. Sometimes myContinue reading “The Yuba Mundo (four generations)”
The Yuba Mundo (four generations)
This post is for all the Mundo riders out there (and other velophiles who are interested in cargo bikes). First I have to ask a silly question…what’s a good word for us; people who ride Mundo cargo bikes? Bicyclists is not specific enough. Mundonians? Yubonians? Yubites? Mundoners? Any, all, or none, I suppose. Sometimes myContinue reading “The Yuba Mundo (four generations)”
Perfection
From the garden to my dinner plate. I had one of my favorite sandwiches for dinner tonight…tomato, raw onion, and cheddar on whole wheat bread; slathered with mayonnaise and sprinkled with cracked black pepper. Delicious.
Perfection
From the garden to my dinner plate. I had one of my favorite sandwiches for dinner tonight…tomato, raw onion, and cheddar on whole wheat bread; slathered with mayonnaise and sprinkled with cracked black pepper. Delicious.
Streetside Beauty
I passed this plant as I was walking down the street a couple days ago. It’s almost at the curb (pavements) and it stopped me in my tracks…incredible how much you see when you walk. Nature–in the city or country–is incredible isn’t it? Click it for a larger view.
Streetside Beauty
I passed this plant as I was walking down the street a couple days ago. It’s almost at the curb (pavements) and it stopped me in my tracks…incredible how much you see when you walk. Nature–in the city or country–is incredible isn’t it? Click it for a larger view.
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#346)…and a quick recipe
Things on the bike; all the ingredients for tomato sauce: 4 quarts fresh tomatoes (click here to see them)1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 small onions4 cloves of garlic1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon fennel seeds1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper2 cups chicken broth1 bunch fresh basil (This is a simple butContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#346)…and a quick recipe”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#346)…and a quick recipe
Things on the bike; all the ingredients for tomato sauce: 4 quarts fresh tomatoes (click here to see them)1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 small onions4 cloves of garlic1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon fennel seeds1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper2 cups chicken broth1 bunch fresh basil (This is a simple butContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#346)…and a quick recipe”
Employee Meal 8.11.11
Ragù of penne rigate tossed with sauteed beef tenderloin, home-grown plum tomatoes, fresh-made pesto, chicken broth, lots of garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Urban Simplicty 