Tag Archives: urban simplicity

Things That Grow Back

Yup, it’s almost that time of year again…time to start planting vegetables. I look at it with both dread and anticipation…I enjoy doing it but anyone that plants a garden knows how much work it is, especially in the beginning. But one of the things that I enjoy about this time of year, the timeContinue reading “Things That Grow Back”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#157)

A canvas bag containing three books.Two pounds of mashed potatoes.A pint of arroz con carne. A large mixed green salad with grilled flank steak.Two bags of whole wheat flour, 5-pounds each.A plastic soda crate. Urban Simplicity.

120 Salads on a Table

I rarely post pictures from my place of employment but these salads just looked so crisp and fresh on such a beautiful and sunny spring day. They were entree-sized salads, and 5 minutes after taking this picture were topped with grilled and sliced flank steak that was basted with butter…and drizzled with ranch dressing. UrbanContinue reading “120 Salads on a Table”

Food, inc.

I just finished watching the documentary, Food, inc. I found it both scary and invigorating…I feel like I have to do something at a personal level, every purchase I make counts. I encourage anyone who needs to eat to survive to watch this film. Click here for the movie’s web site; click here to seeContinue reading “Food, inc.”

Brown Rice with Vegetables, Sausage, and Fish

This is a meal-in-itself rice dish that is easy to make. The ingredients can be changed compliment your personal taste. Here’s how I made this version. Saute onion, peppers, carrots, smoked sausage, and a clove or two of minced garlic. I seasoned it with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and fennel seed. Stir in aContinue reading “Brown Rice with Vegetables, Sausage, and Fish”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#156)…and the yogurt that brought traffic to a halt

$58.27 in groceries in a plastic crate. So there I was as usual…pedaling and coasting down Elmwood Avenue on my way home from the local food co-op. The day was sort of odd…it seemed autumn-like. Anyhow, I was almost to the intersection of Elmwood and North Streets when I hit a small bump in theContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#156)…and the yogurt that brought traffic to a halt”

New U.C.C. Video Message

I’ve mentioned in past posts (or at least alluded to) that I am a member of Pilgrim-St. Luke’s United Church of Christ (click here to go to our website…you can see me standing on the right with my son). It is, I think, a radically liberal denomination (click here and here), and for that reasonContinue reading “New U.C.C. Video Message”

Another Great Bike Advert

This is actually an advertisment for the health care company, Kaiser Permanente. And while the company is indirectly advertised, riding a bike is overtly so. What I like about this is that it shows people of all ages riding a bike not just as a “hobby” but as a mode of transport…no spandex, no hunchingContinue reading “Another Great Bike Advert”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#154)

Another bike. One of the (many) unique features of the Mundo is that it has lower side rails that are great for carrying heavy objects, but even better at fitting the front tire of another bike, allowing you to tow it. I’m pretty sure that xtracycle offer this feature but I’ve never ridden one soContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#154)”

Delicious White Bean Soup Recipe

White Bean Soup                                              Makes about 6 quarts 3 pounds dried white beans 3 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces diced pancetta, ham, or sausage 2 cups diced onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary (2 teaspoon dried) 2 teaspoonsContinue reading “Delicious White Bean Soup Recipe”

The Cadbury Bicycle Factory

Image Found Here Ever since I was a teenager I’ve found the idea of carrying stuff by bike an interesting concept. Indeed one of the bikes I own now is a grown up version of those my friends and I planned in our heads 30 years ago. I beeive I first thought of this whenContinue reading “The Cadbury Bicycle Factory”