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Of Weights and Measure (and the dough that almost took over my kitchen)

This post is in response to a recent question by a reader; this wasn’t the first time this question was asked, just the most recent…and even after baking countless loaves of bread the same thing happens to me every so often, but it is completely fixable. What I am talking abut is the consistency ofContinue reading “Of Weights and Measure (and the dough that almost took over my kitchen)”

La Couleur de Printemps

After a long cold winter and an even longer cold wet spring (at least it seemed that way to me) the colors and “first green” that appear are both amazing and beautiful to me. Breathtaking at times. I love capturing them with a camera, and it’s amazing the great shots a person can take withContinue reading “La Couleur de Printemps”

A Car-Lite Diet (and why all my bikes are black)

This post is in response to a couple things….one is something that (nearly) happened to me, and the other is a website I came across. But first a bit about my bikes. While I have six bikes I generally only ride three (the three pictured), but all are painted black. I’m thinking about paring myContinue reading “A Car-Lite Diet (and why all my bikes are black)”

Shrimp and Scallop Newberg

This (the pictures) is a variation on the classic lobster dish by the same name (click here or here to read about it). While this may seem extravagant (and it certainly is) and rich (which it is also), it is exceedingly simple to prepare. It’s a recipe you may want to serve for special occasions.Continue reading “Shrimp and Scallop Newberg”

Frittata di Verdure Primavera

This is a variation (one of many) of something I love to fix myself when I’m home alone…an egg dish loaded with vegetables. It’s really nothing more than  a stove-top open-faced omelet, but with the caramelized vegetables it–I think–is more closely related to an Italian Frittata or Spanish Torta. I refer to this as primaveraContinue reading “Frittata di Verdure Primavera”

Bread Bikes

Before I started this blog I had another blog waayyy back in 2006 or 2007…that’s like light-years ago in Internet time. Anyhow, it was when I was toying with starting a blog, and it was, for a very short time, called The Biking Baker…seeing how I like to bike and bake. I even had thoughtsContinue reading “Bread Bikes”

Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf

It would be a safe bet to assume that nearly every culture around the globe has some sort of ground meat recipe (click here to see a few), but in America it is simply called what it is: meatloaf…ground meat in loaf form. It’s relatively inexpensive to make (it used to be cheaper, but didn’tContinue reading “Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#305)

Two plastic soda crates and a cardboard box containing $52.64 in groceries, which include ingredients for a fresh batch of kim chi (click here to learn more about kim chi and  naturally fermented foods). Kim Chi (Korean-Style fermented cabbage) 1 head Napa cabbage, cut into two-inch pieces 1 small daikon, grated 2 tablespoons kosher saltContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#305)”

The War Prayer, by Mark Twain (and a few other quotes)

To read a bit about the background of Mark Twain’s War Prayer, click here.  You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.Jesus the Christ (Matthew 5:43-44) Whoever counters the malicious with malice can never be pure,Continue reading “The War Prayer, by Mark Twain (and a few other quotes)”

Ezekiel French Toast with Caramelized Black Plum and Pineapple Syrup

If you’re a regular visitor to this blog you know that French Toast is my son’s favorite breakfast. I’ve posted versions of this on numerous occasions in the past (click here, here, or here for other interesting variations with pictures and recipes), and this is just another variation on a theme. And while this mayContinue reading “Ezekiel French Toast with Caramelized Black Plum and Pineapple Syrup”

Bicycle Power Calculator

This is pretty cool (and I originally found it at treehugger). I’m not sure I’ve entirely figured it out, but if you’re at all interested in bicycling as transportation you may find this interesting…it tells you how much energy you have to generate to propel yourself on a bike. Click here to go directly witContinue reading “Bicycle Power Calculator”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#303 & #304)

#303 (upper photo, on my way to work in the morning)…A canvas book bag containing books and writing implements, a plastic bucket containing 4 lbs. of raw whole wheat bread dough, a joke book with more than 1000 jokes, the New Yorker Magazine’s 2010 food issue. #304 (lower photo, on my way home in theContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#303 & #304)”

Sidewalk Graffiti; Two Images, Similar View

I walked today because it was so incredibly windy (something like 60mph/96kph wind gusts). Actually I did ride this morning for a bit on my folder but it was difficult…thought it might be fun to put a sail on it. Anyhow, as always, in the same way that you get to notice more things whenContinue reading “Sidewalk Graffiti; Two Images, Similar View”