Tag Archives: urban simplicity

Cheesy Goodness

I made a fancy version of macaroni-and-cheese for dinner tonight…with four cheeses (smoked cheddar, asiago, Parmesan, and Romano), Italian sausage (made with chicken), sweet bell pepper, whole wheat pasta, and a few peas that I had in my freezer (the broccoli pictured was cooked separately). This recipe is simply a guide…it can be altered toContinue reading “Cheesy Goodness”

Pedal Your Laundry

This short video was sent to me by a regular reader of this blog (thanks M.). Last year I finally got a washer and dryer, the 6 years prior I carried my dirty clothes to the laundromat (mostly) by bike…what I should have done was washed my clothes by bike. I’ve been contemplating different pedal-poweredContinue reading “Pedal Your Laundry”

Gravy Deconstructed

One of my many flaws, I think, is that I fail to promote myself (maybe it’s just a weakness). I work as a professional cook, thus this may stem from the whole “celebrity chef” thing…for those of you that know me personally you also know that I think TV chefs are silly, always have andContinue reading “Gravy Deconstructed”

Three Sleeping Kids In A Cargo Bike

If you are a regular reader of this blog you know that I am always trying to impress on people that bicycles can carry almost everything a car can…but there’s something about this video. I’m not sure if this is really cute or really scary…maybe it’s just because the kids look so vulnerable. Or maybeContinue reading “Three Sleeping Kids In A Cargo Bike”

Now This Is Bicycle Friendly

I came across this short video at the site of Virgin Vacation’s 11 most bike friendly cities (click here). It is a video of the world’s only bicycle lift (elevator) located in Trondheim, Norway. It is ingenious, and probably one of the most bicycle friendly inventions I’ve seen yet. Make sure you pause it towardsContinue reading “Now This Is Bicycle Friendly”

Sometimes Only Vegetables Will Do

While I do not eat a great deal of meat I am far from a vegetarian…but sometimes I just crave vegetables…yesterday was one of those times. I made this delicious vegetable stew with enough leftover to eat a second day and freeze some as well. It is so simple to make…basically like a chunky soupContinue reading “Sometimes Only Vegetables Will Do”

10 Ways to Pedal Toward Bicycle Activism

I found the following info at Planet Green…and liked it so much I thought I’d share it. It was cut-and-paste from their site, click here to see the original post. The author of the article is listed as Mikey Z. from Astoria, New York. Enjoy.1. Educate Yourself About Car CultureMost of us take cars forContinue reading “10 Ways to Pedal Toward Bicycle Activism”

Things That Can Be Carried (or pulled) On A Bike (#111)

A covered trailer.$46.12 in groceries.A gym bag full of wet clothes. I took my old Trek (AKA, the mule) out for a spin today with my BikeRev trailer…getting ready for the snowy season. During the summer months (or should I say non-snowy months) I’ve been riding the Yuba and Dahon as my everyday bikes, butContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried (or pulled) On A Bike (#111)”

Now This Is Really Cool…

This image was found here. I want one…and I wonder why we don’t see these anywhere. Yes I am fully aware there are Velomobiles available, but they all look like they are some sort of a pedaled spaceship…none that I’ve come across on the www are as stylish as this. The best part, I think,Continue reading “Now This Is Really Cool…”

Dance For The Climate

Firstly, let me qualify this post by stating straight out that I am not a dancer…but I love this short clip! I’ve watched it a few times (it’s under two minutes long) and find it extremely inspiring…but more importantly, empowering. I originally came across it at Copenhagen Bicycle Chic, but there’s an entire website thatContinue reading “Dance For The Climate”

Lan Yin "Eiko" Tsai: an inspiration

This is an inspiring story. For the past 26 years Lan Yin “Eiko” Tsai has been biking 150 miles to benefit MS research…and she does it on an old single speed while wearing heels and a dress. With all my rants and raves about the usefulness and importance of a bicycle, and by discourses onContinue reading “Lan Yin "Eiko" Tsai: an inspiration”

Vehicle for a Small Planet

“A cyclist can ride three-and-a-half miles on the calories found in an ear of corn. Bicycles consume less energy per passenger mile than any other form of transport, including walking. A ten-mile commute by bicycle requires 350 calories of energy, the amount in one bowl of rice. The same trip in the average American carContinue reading “Vehicle for a Small Planet”

Seafood and Vegetable Fried Rice

Here’s some of the ingredients: Onions, broccoli, green beans, carrots, zucchini (which, believe-it or-not, I still had in my fridge as one of the last garden vegetables picked). Also, garlic and ginger (not pictured). Brown rice that was cooked in diluted chicken broth and spiked with Thai curry paste. A plain egg omelet which wasContinue reading “Seafood and Vegetable Fried Rice”

World’s Most Fuel Efficient Engine

http://www.youtube.com/get_player The only fuel this engine burns are a few calories…its only emission is a little sweat now and again. Not a hybrid…nothing to plug in…100% human powered. For short, urban distances, if you are a healthy adult, I see no reason why this is not only an option, but the first choice. To meContinue reading “World’s Most Fuel Efficient Engine”