A plastic crate.2 lb.s of onions.3 pears.2 lbs. of carrots.A can of crushed tomatoes.A rope of kielbasa sausage.A head of bananas.5 lbs. of bread flour.27 tools in a canvas bag.2 new t-shirts in a plastic bag.A u-lock.A malfunctioning thermal coupler. A cup of coffee.A bottle of water. Urban Simplicity
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April is National Distracted Driver Awareness Month
I just read at the site of The League of American Cyclists that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill stating that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month…an excellent move, no doubt. According to the website of CBS News, more than 6000 people were killed in 2009 by distracted drivers. Click hereContinue reading “April is National Distracted Driver Awareness Month”
Great Bicycle Advert by Biomega
I love this…it’s a bicycle advert by Biomega and it truly embodies the concept of the bicycle as freedom (I think). Urban Simplicity
Bread From a Fixed Oven
I have baked bread in some unconventional conditions. I once, for example, baked bread in an oven so old that the door actually fell off when I opened it…I held it closed with a chair until the bread finished baking. And for a year or two I baked bread in an outdoor oven in myContinue reading “Bread From a Fixed Oven”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#152)
A plastic crate.$27.00 in groceries.$14.00 in sundries.4 pounds of dog food.3 liters of red wine.2 slices of pizza.A gym bag full of wet clothes.
The Boda-Boda of Uganda
This is a short and truly inspiring documentary about the Boda-Boda (bicycle taxis/couriers) of Uganda and Kenya. The documentary is available in 4 sections, the first being below (the entire documentary is for sale here). To view the remaining 3 sections click here. It was written/directed by Jason Morris, whose mother is a Christian MinisterContinue reading “The Boda-Boda of Uganda”
The Look of Devotion
A couple things. First, this photo really doesn’t have anything to do with Urban Simplicity other than I happen to be a dog lover. This is Maxwell, one of my pugs. I have always found the look that a dog gives his owner (alpha) truly incredible…it is nothing short of a look of unconditional love.Continue reading “The Look of Devotion”
Saint Ray
Photo copied from the U.S Secretary of Transportation No, I am not implying that Ray LaHood is a bona fide Saint (no more than each of us, mere mortals, I suppose). But what I mean by the title of this post is that finally (finally!) there is someone in the U.S government lobbying for equalContinue reading “Saint Ray”
Penne with Asparagus, Garlic, and Olive Oil
This is/was delicious…and so simple to make. It’s a variation of one of my favorite pasta dishes Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil). Click here for an earlier post with instructions and pictures on how to make this dish.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#151)
27 books in a cardboard box (on their way to be donated to a local used book store).An extra shirt.
Chickpea-Turmeric Bread
Yes…another bread experiment. This recipe is proof that you really can make bread out of what is at hand. Ever since I’ve discovered Ezekiel Bread I’ve really liked the flavor and texture of adding legumes to bread recipes (click here and here for previous posts on Ezekiel bread…with recipes), thus this is really just aContinue reading “Chickpea-Turmeric Bread”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#150)…with a few comments
A new ceiling exhaust fan. This is my 150th post of Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike and I have a few thoughts going on in my head. One is that I really feel a lot of things can be carried on a bike…most of the things that can be carried in aContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#150)…with a few comments”
The Trike is on the Road Again
You may have read my post about the recently sold trike…it’s a good machine but definitely needed some TLC. The new owners are Andreea and Jason. When I sold it I asked them if they would send a photo or two of the trike when it was refurbished. Well the trike made a speedy recoveryContinue reading “The Trike is on the Road Again”
Maundy Thursday
I love this depiction of the Last Supper (click it for a larger view). It’s a painting by the late Russian artist, Simon Ushakov. To learn more about the history, tradition, and etymology of Maundy Thursday, click here.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#149)
Approximately $55.00 in groceries, sundries, and red wine.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#148)
A canvas bag containing, among other things, 2 DVDs, 3 books, a day planner, and a NIV pocket Bible. A 1-pound loaf of spinach-Parmesan bread.Seven cardboard boxes.
Spinach-Parmesan Bread (pictures and a recipe)
This recipe is an example of how you can take the basic recipe for bread and add other ingredients to make it completely different. I used all unbleached white bread flour in this recipe (no whole wheat) because I wanted it light and airy. The recipe is a large batch recipe that makes 9 loaves,Continue reading “Spinach-Parmesan Bread (pictures and a recipe)”
Ride A Bike That You Truly Like
I know this may seem silly, but the other day as I was happily pedaling around town on my Mundo the words of the title to this post came to me: Ride a bike that you like. It may seem obvious, but I don’t think it’s overtly so. Now this too may be a rashContinue reading “Ride A Bike That You Truly Like”
Bicycle Parade 1883
I came across this photo at Time Out New York. I was immediately drawn to the photograph, but the story that accompanies it is somewhat tragic…it regards the phenomenon of 19th century road rage against bicyclists. Click here to go to the site and read the story. It’s interesting that I came across this afterContinue reading “Bicycle Parade 1883”
Bicycles Matter (and a little self-promotion)
Photo Credit: KC Kratt A couple things: First is that I rarely publish photos of myself on this blog. I don’t know why, I just don’t. And the second is that I also have difficulty with self-promotion. But I’m doing both of these things in this post. The above photo of me carrying crates onContinue reading “Bicycles Matter (and a little self-promotion)”
Urban Simplicty 