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Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#459 & 460)

#459 (above)…various home repair supplies. #460 (below)…$99.00 in groceries and sundries. Urban Simplicity.

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#458), the view from my handlebars, and a brief comment about a Good Samaritan

On the bike…a nylon bag containing a camera and its charger, a canvas bag containing a book and a few papers, and two cardboard boxes containing 5lbs of honey, 10lbs of whole wheat flour, and an entire leg of lamb. The view…is on Allen Street here in Buffalo, NY. What a lovely day; nearly spring-like.Continue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#458), the view from my handlebars, and a brief comment about a Good Samaritan”

La Quiche…

 Mmm…Quiche Lorraine. Incredibly decadent and delicious; simple to make, too. The beauty of this is that you can have all of the ingredients ready (including the pre-baked shell) and put it together and bake it a half hour before serving. Heck, you can pre-bake and slice the entire thing–if you think you’ll be pressed forContinue reading “La Quiche…”

Five Quotes from Patti Smith

Photo found here. “Please, no matter how we advance in technology please don’t abandon the book-there is nothing in our material world more beautiful than a book.” “Freedom is…the right to write the wrong words.”  “For life is the best thing we have in this existence. And if we should desire to believe in something,Continue reading “Five Quotes from Patti Smith”

Something Interesting…and a bit ironic

Okay, so you may be asking yourself why I–on this blog–would have an image promoting the American Automobile Association (AAA). Well, to answer that I have to tell you a brief story. If you’ve been to this blog before you likely know that last year I voluntarily gave up car ownership. Not a big deal;Continue reading “Something Interesting…and a bit ironic”

Sauteed and Spiced Paneer

Okay, so yest, these tasty little spicy and crispy pillows are as delicious as they look. They are sauteed cubes of homemade paneer, or Indian Cheese. Paneer is an ingredient in one of my favorite Indian dishes, Saag Paneer, or spinach and cheese (I’ll post a recipe soon). To make paneer is as easy asContinue reading “Sauteed and Spiced Paneer”

Starry, Starry Night…

Image found here. I was at meeting at our church tonight and was feeling overwhelmingly exhausted for some reason; I didn’t stay for the entire meeting. I hopped on my bike and rode slowly; it was a cold and cloudless night. The cold–at first–felt jarring. But then as I pedaled and coasted I warmed upContinue reading “Starry, Starry Night…”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#457)

A canvas bag containing two books and a few pens, an empty dough rising bucket, a canvas bag containing an extra camera and charger, and two freshly baked loaves of whole wheat bread. Urban Simplicity.

Five Photos of the Hudson River (taken from a moving train)

These photos dispel a few things. One is that New York State is entirely occupied by New York City. I know that people don’t actually believe this (well ok, some may), but often when you mention you are from another part of the state (Buffalo, for example) to someone who is not from the northeast,Continue reading “Five Photos of the Hudson River (taken from a moving train)”

Vélo de Poste…and a quick comment

I was looking through some photos of a trip I took to Paris with my son last July when I came across this photo of a mail carrier’s bike (click here, here, and here to see more photos from that trip). I remember seeing this bike locked to a railing and thinking how much senseContinue reading “Vélo de Poste…and a quick comment”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#456), and Two Views from My Handlebars

On the bike…two bottles of red wine and a gym bag containing wet clothes. The views…directly below is a view of Allen and Elmwood, an intersection I usually cross multiple times a day. It was/is cold and wet. Not freezing cold, but halfway freezing. The temp is just above freezing and it has been sortContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#456), and Two Views from My Handlebars”

Whole Wheat-Cheddar Tortillas with Smoked Paprika and Turmeric

Okay, so yes, these are as delicious as they look. And they are just as easy to make. You can add or subtract whatever seasoning you like, or use none at all. Use them for tacos or burritos or just simply as bread to snack on or to scoop up dip. The method is thisContinue reading “Whole Wheat-Cheddar Tortillas with Smoked Paprika and Turmeric”

On a Moon’s Eve

Tonight was/is a full moon. The Snow Moon. And it was such a nice evening–crisp but not too cold, clear, not a breeze in the air–that I grabbed a camera and went for a walk around the neighborhood. And these are a few of the things I saw…   Urban Simplicity.

Middle Eastern Inspired Fried Chicken

This is a variation on traditional American-style fried chicken in a few ways. Firstly, there are no bones in the chicken legs (they cook quicker with the bones removed and are much more flavorful than the breast). Also, the chicken is first marinated in yogurt, herbs, and spices, then dredged in whole wheat flour, whichContinue reading “Middle Eastern Inspired Fried Chicken”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#455)…and a brief comment about the weather

On the bike…more than $100 in groceries and sundries. About the weather…the weather today was fine. Seasonably cold with light flurries; the roads were dry. But what I wanted to mention is something that I noticed…not so much about the weather itself but more so about awareness of it. The reason I mention this isContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#455)…and a brief comment about the weather”

Five Quotes from Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison  February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931 “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”“If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” “Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other livingContinue reading “Five Quotes from Thomas Edison”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#454), the View from My Handlebars, and a Couple Thoughts on Sharrows

On the bike…10lbs of whole wheat flour and a small box of vital wheat gluten (note the price of gas in the background). The view in front of me…Mr. Goodbar (sometimes I get thirsty whilst pedaling a bike). On Sharrows….okay, so first a couple things. Buffalo, the city in which I reside, has made hugeContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#454), the View from My Handlebars, and a Couple Thoughts on Sharrows”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#453)

A gym bag full of wet clothes and $51.43 in groceries, including the ingredients for this recipe. Urban Simplicity.

Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper, Green Onion, Jalapeño, and Feta

These tasty little nuggets are a variation on a theme…I used turkey for this recipe but they can be made with nearly any protein you like (meat, fish, or fowl). They are really delicious but the best part is how easy they are to make…mix everything together and cook them. Simple as that. Turkey MeatballsContinue reading “Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper, Green Onion, Jalapeño, and Feta”