Tag Archives: urban simplicity

Isaac Looking Cool with My 1990 Raleigh Technium

This is my teenage son with my 20-year-old Raleigh hybrid. We dragged out of the basement, pumped up the tires and tuned it up a bit. I haven’t ridden this bike for a couple years. For years this was my main bike; I must have logged thousands of miles on it. I took it forContinue reading “Isaac Looking Cool with My 1990 Raleigh Technium”

Whole Wheat Sun Dried Tomato Bread with Cheddar and Parmesan (step-by-step photos and instructions)

 Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, turn it off, then add 8 ounces (about 2 cups) of sun dried tomatoes to the hot water. Allow the liquid to cool to room temperature.  Combine the tomato-water mixture with 3 cups of whole wheat flour and a tablespoon of instant yeast. Place it in aContinue reading “Whole Wheat Sun Dried Tomato Bread with Cheddar and Parmesan (step-by-step photos and instructions)”

Two More Uses For Bikes and Trikes

  Photos found here and here. A bike hearse and a bike bar…hmmm. Both are esoteric, I suppose. And both are as equally enviromentally friendly and just as important as the other…they both offer a service. I suppose it depends on your view as to whether they are linked to one another. Personally the barContinue reading “Two More Uses For Bikes and Trikes”

Thank You, Chef Joyce Goldstein

Photo found here. I have been a fan of Chef Joyce Goldstein since the first time that I opened the pages of her seminal book, Back to Square One (named after her pioneering restaurant); my copy of the book now sits on a shelf stained and dog eared from years of use and kitchen consultations.Continue reading “Thank You, Chef Joyce Goldstein”

This Inspires Me (Too)

If there is a more inspiring slide show out there about longtail bikes I’m not aware of it. I originally posted this short clip last year and just recently watched it again. It moved me just the same this time. If you are at all interested in bikes as a viable mode of transport (whichContinue reading “This Inspires Me (Too)”

It’s on Its Way

  Photo Found Here Just got word from the good people at Yuba that my order is being processed, which I’m assuming means is ready to be shipped. I ordered the bike more than a month ago and had to wait because I ordered the stylish matte black variety. Most of my bikes are paintedContinue reading “It’s on Its Way”

Penne e Carote con Aglio e Olio (variation on a theme)

Tonight when I looked in my fridge for ingredients for dinner the pickings were slim. I’m abstaining from meat during Lent (I know, I know, you’re not supposed to talk about it) so this narrowed things considerably. My crisper drawer held one vegetable: carrots; I also had onions and garlic in the pantry. I hadContinue reading “Penne e Carote con Aglio e Olio (variation on a theme)”

French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup

……. Images of Onion Sellers on Bicycles Were Found Here . Soupe a L’oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup) Yield: 5-6 cups 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions, peeled and sliced thinly 2 cups beef broth 2 cups chicken broth 6 slices French bread, toasted 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese 2Continue reading “French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup”

1898 Fongers Military Bicycle

I think this photo is so interesting; it was found at this flicker photostream. Here’s what the caption says about it: “1898 Fongers militairy bicycle, this bicycle could be separated in two peases [sic]. Picture came out of a recently discovered crate from the old Fongers-factory filled with glass negatives. What you see is alsoContinue reading “1898 Fongers Military Bicycle”