Category Archives: urban simplicity

>I Like To Eat…and with both hands

> Firstly I would like to say that I am not immune to junk food or fast food; in short I don’t believe that just because I cook for employment (and write this blog) that I am a food snob. But I also have to qualify this statement. My version of junk food is potatoContinue reading “>I Like To Eat…and with both hands”

I Like To Eat…and with both hands

Firstly I would like to say that I am not immune to junk food or fast food; in short I don’t believe that just because I cook for employment (and write this blog) that I am a food snob. But I also have to qualify this statement. My version of junk food is potato chipsContinue reading “I Like To Eat…and with both hands”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#265 & #266)

#265 (upper photo)…3lbs. of raw whole wheat bread dough in a plastic bucket. #266 (lower photo)…a cardboard box containing an empty plastic bucket, 3 loaves of freshly baked whole wheat bread, and a canvas book bag containing miscellaneous items.

>Black Bean Hummus with Lemon and Jalapeno

> Black Bean Hummus with Lemon and Jalapeno  Makes about 3-1/2 cups 3 cups black beans, cooked or canned and rinsed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapeno, minced 1 cup tahini 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup cold water 1 teaspoon salt Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl, then transfer to aContinue reading “>Black Bean Hummus with Lemon and Jalapeno”

Black Bean Hummus with Lemon and Jalapeno

Black Bean Hummus with Lemon and Jalapeno  Makes about 3-1/2 cups 3 cups black beans, cooked or canned and rinsed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapeno, minced 1 cup tahini 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup cold water 1 teaspoon salt Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl, then transfer to a foodContinue reading “Black Bean Hummus with Lemon and Jalapeno”

>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#264)…and why I deserve a ticket

> A cardboard box containing $36.22 in groceries (it’s a great way to limit my spending…bring a box, and if it doesn’t fit in the box I’m not buying it) and a 4lb. bag of dog food. One of the (many) things I like about bikes is being able to do my own repairs…and IContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#264)…and why I deserve a ticket”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#264)…and why I deserve a ticket

A cardboard box containing $36.22 in groceries (it’s a great way to limit my spending…bring a box, and if it doesn’t fit in the box I’m not buying it) and a 4lb. bag of dog food. One of the (many) things I like about bikes is being able to do my own repairs…and I learnContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#264)…and why I deserve a ticket”

Employee Meal, 28 January 2011 (Spice-Roast Vegetables)

These are so easy to make; versatile and delicious, too. Here’s a recipe for roast carrots and parsnipe but it can be adapted to other vegetables (I didn’t use honey on these). And if you would like to learn more about roasting vegetables I suggest this page or this one. Spice Roast Carrots and ParsnipsContinue reading “Employee Meal, 28 January 2011 (Spice-Roast Vegetables)”

>Employee Meal, 28 January 2011 (Spice-Roast Vegetables)

> These are so easy to make; versatile and delicious, too. Here’s a recipe for roast carrots and parsnipe but it can be adapted to other vegetables (I didn’t use honey on these). And if you would like to learn more about roasting vegetables I suggest this page or this one. Spice Roast Carrots andContinue reading “>Employee Meal, 28 January 2011 (Spice-Roast Vegetables)”

>Employee Meal, 25 January 2011 (Scotch Eggs)

> As odd-looking as these are they are easy to make and truly delicious. Often the recipe calls to fry them but I baked these. You can use store-bought pork sausage but it is so easy to make yourself (click here for a basic recipe). If you want to read more about Scotch eggs clickContinue reading “>Employee Meal, 25 January 2011 (Scotch Eggs)”

Employee Meal, 25 January 2011 (Scotch Eggs)

As odd-looking as these are they are easy to make and truly delicious. Often the recipe calls to fry them but I baked these. You can use store-bought pork sausage but it is so easy to make yourself (click here for a basic recipe). If you want to read more about Scotch eggs click here.Continue reading “Employee Meal, 25 January 2011 (Scotch Eggs)”

>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#262)

> A canvas bag carrying, among other things, electronic books, an actual book, and a day planner. A foil container containing cooked and diced–but very rare–prime rib (which I scraped from the plates of patrons as they returned to the kitchen)…for my dogs, of course. “The boys” knew I was serving prime rib tonight soContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#262)”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#262)

A canvas bag carrying, among other things, electronic books, an actual book, and a day planner. A foil container containing cooked and diced–but very rare–prime rib (which I scraped from the plates of patrons as they returned to the kitchen)…for my dogs, of course. “The boys” knew I was serving prime rib tonight so IContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#262)”

Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf

Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf Yield: 4-6 servings 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, diced 1 rib celery, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 1-1/2 pound ground turkey 1-1/2 pound ground pork 1 bunch parsley, washed and minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoonsContinue reading “Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf”

>Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf

> Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf Yield: 4-6 servings 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, diced 1 rib celery, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 1-1/2 pound ground turkey 1-1/2 pound ground pork 1 bunch parsley, washed and minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 2Continue reading “>Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf”