Tag Archives: urban simplicity

Urban Simplicity @ Facebook

Yes…I know. Facebook is one of those love-it or not things that exists in the modern world in which we live. I have had a personal Facebook page for a while and have thought about an Urban Simplicity page for sometime. Anyhow, I just got around to creating it. So if you are inclined toContinue reading “Urban Simplicity @ Facebook”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#410)

$81.95 in groceries and sundries. To see a few more things I’ve carried on a bike, click here. Urban Simplicity.

100% Whole Wheat Bread

This recipe is the not only the basic recipe I use for all of my whole wheat breads, it is the base of all my whole wheat bread recipes…if you master this recipe the variations from this are nearly limitless. This is also an excellent example of artisan bread being made with only whole wheatContinue reading “100% Whole Wheat Bread”

Spring Flowers (in my neighbor’s front yard)

I had mentioned in a previous post that I have been suffering with a nasty cold for the past week; besides working I have basically been hibernating. Last night was the first time I left the house for anything other than necessities of daily living. And while I am on the backside of the illnessContinue reading “Spring Flowers (in my neighbor’s front yard)”

Invasion of the Crow

I’ve posted pictures of crows before but am finding them ever fascinating lately. And tonight–after just recovering from a cold and feeling I needed some air–went for a walk on a foggy evening at dusk and took a few more photos. I’m not sure if I’m just noticing them these last couple years but theyContinue reading “Invasion of the Crow”

The Goodness of Beer

The above image is The Waitress by Edouard Manet A little over a week ago I posted this recipe for Potato Bread with Beer…and also stated that it was not made with 100% whole wheat flour. Which is fine…it’s still a very good recipe, but these days I prefer whole wheat. Anyhow I thought I’dContinue reading “The Goodness of Beer”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#409)

A cardboard box containing 3 portions of homemade dog food (chopped beef scraps in juice), 4 roast veal bones (which were used to make stock at work but are now treats for the dogs), and a small spray bottle each of “hot spot” spray and canine hydrocortisone. I wonder who the real boss of theContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#409)”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#408)…and what I made with it

A basket full of fresh vegetables, which I turned into a hearty chicken-and-vegetable soup/stew with Near East spices. Urban Simplicity.

Foggy Morning: four photos and a few words

This morning was unusually foggy…it gave everything a sort of misty appearance. I caught veiw of the crow in the treetop (pictured above and at bottom) and snapped a few photos. Urban Simplicity.

Sometimes a Book Finds You…

I love books and bookstores. When I travel I make a point of visiting used and/or independent bookstores in that city. And I really do believe that books sometimes find you…that they are placed before you for you to find and hopefully read. The book above is a good example (and more on that inContinue reading “Sometimes a Book Finds You…”

Things I’ve Carried on a Bike

These photos are a couple years old…it’s evident because I didn’t have the front bread rack on the Mundo yet. I came across them tonight while looking for another photo. These were originally part of the Things That Can be Carried on a Bike series, but when I saw it tonight I thought I’d shareContinue reading “Things I’ve Carried on a Bike”

Deep-Dish Pizza with a Whole-Wheat Seven-Grain Crust, Five Vegetables, and Three Cheeses

Deep-Dish Pizza with a Whole-Wheat Seven-Grain Crust, Five Vegetables, and Three Cheeses…that’s a mouthful if I ever heard one (pun intended). This is yet another variation of pizza that I made tonight for dinner. The vegetables (onion, pepper, carrot, cauliflower, and broccoli) were cooked aglio e olio style before being placed on the dough. TheContinue reading “Deep-Dish Pizza with a Whole-Wheat Seven-Grain Crust, Five Vegetables, and Three Cheeses”

Instructions for Life

Somewhat recently I posted the Holstee Manifesto, this is along those same inspiring terms. There are plenty of versions of this floating around the Internet, but I came across this one at the blog of Elena Levon. This states that the list was penned by the Dalai Lama. I’m not sure if it is butContinue reading “Instructions for Life”

Dusk

I was at my desk working this evening when I glanced out the window and saw this view…breathtaking. And knowing that at dawn and dusk when you see the light just right it is fleeting and you only have a few minutes to see it and/or capture it with a camera. I was already inContinue reading “Dusk”

A Couple Bikes and a One-Man-Band

I took a day trip with my son to the vibrant city of Toronto. It’s a mere 100 miles / 160 kilometers from my home and a very simple drive (granting you don’t get stuck in rush hour traffic). And every time I go there I realize getting there once or twice a year isContinue reading “A Couple Bikes and a One-Man-Band”