It may come to a surprise to some that I practice Yoga (then again, maybe not)..I don’t do it regularly but sporadically. But when I do I often wonder why I don’t do it every day…it makes me feel good…physically and emotionally (especially when followed by meditation). It is, in fact, yoga and positive thoughtContinue reading “Anyone Can Practice Yoga”
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That Sweet Sunny Spot
My pugs teach me things but they probably don’t know it. The sun has shifted with the seasons (even though it doesn’t feel like Spring) and it pours into a different window this time of year. My house is often chilly in the morning so they basked in the sun on the bare floor inContinue reading “That Sweet Sunny Spot”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#292)
A panini sandwich (roast beef and cheddar) wrapped in plastic, and two slices of quiche lorraine wrapped in foil.
Culinary Simplicity
Sometimes the simplest things seem to be the most satisfying…classic Croque Monsieur. “In cooking, as in all arts, simplicity is the sign of perfection.” Curnonsky (AKA Maurice Edmond Sailland)
Snowy Spring Day
I love the snow, I really do…but not in late March. I’m a realist and know that living in Western New York we will not see truly nice weather for a while but I thought we were done with the snow for the year…at least the really heavy stuff. The streets have been dry, forContinue reading “Snowy Spring Day”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#291)
A canvas book bag containing various items. A six-foot cable lock. Four really long and curved (and slightly used) bee’s wax candles.
Wind Power
I snapped the above photo yesterday when I was visiting a niece in Sheldon, NY. Beautiful countryside…farmland and rolling hills. But if you look closely in the photo (click to enlarge it) you can see that the landscape is dotted with wind turbines. It’s somewhat disconcerting the first time you see them, but it wasContinue reading “Wind Power”
Employee Meal, 21 March 2011
Yin and Yang salad with Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette. The below recipe is simple to make, super-flavorful, and makes a delicious and healthy marinade or dressing for chicken, fish, or beef. To view additional Employee Meals, click here. Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette Yield: 4 cups 3/4 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2Continue reading “Employee Meal, 21 March 2011”
Big Pot of Springtime
OK, so it’s a little early in the season for local asparagus, but asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables and I made this soup today so I thought I’d post a recipe and a couple pictures…and nothing ushers in springtime more than asparagus (I think). The recipe I’m including is a slight variation ofContinue reading “Big Pot of Springtime”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#290)
$72.21 USD (51.10 EUR) in groceries, sundries, and other staples.
Più Aglio e Olio
Tonight as a side dish for dinner I sauteed sliced Brussels sprouts aglio e olio style (in olive oil with lots of garlic and crushed hot pepper). I am convinced that all foods will taste great cooked like this (OK, maybe not all…but most). It’s so simple, yet healthy and super flavorful. Below is aContinue reading “Più Aglio e Olio”
Things That Can Be Carried On–and sometimes fall off–A Bike (#289)
A canvas book bag (on the front rack) containing books and other items. An open cardboard box containing two portions of Stuffed Chicken Florentine (if you’d like a recipe, this one looks pretty good), a loaf of freshly baked whole wheat bread, and a 6′ cable lock. The above photo is one that I tookContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On–and sometimes fall off–A Bike (#289)”
An Inspiration
Meet Octavio Orduño…most likely the world’s oldest cyclist. He’s 103 years old and he rides every day. He traded in his regular two wheeled bicycle for the three wheeled trike just a mere three years ago. He is slightly more than twice my age and some days I complain about the creaks in my kneesContinue reading “An Inspiration”
A Blast from the Past
The Internet, to me, is both fascinating and somewhat terrifying at the same time…I mean really. What is it? Where does all this stuff come from (surely not the tiny cable hanging on the outside of my house). And more importantly, does the information ever cease to exist once it’s in cyber-space….doubtful. This is aContinue reading “A Blast from the Past”
First Signs of Spring
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like this has been a long winter; not terribly snowy but very cold. Anyhow, as I was taking out the trash yesterday I spotted this…the tiny dot of green which you see in the above image. Last autumn, just before the real cold came, I pulled out anyContinue reading “First Signs of Spring”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#288)…plus some text and a couple recipes
A couple cups of twelve-year-old sourdough starter, which is named for the date of its spontaneous incarnation…7/99, as in July 1999 (the year that my starter came to life and my marriage fell apart…I’m sure there’s a metaphor here but I’m still too far in denial to recognize it). I resurrected the starter a fewContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#288)…plus some text and a couple recipes”
It’s Not Always About the Destination or How Much I can Carry…
…sometimes it’s just about the ride. With the weather starting to break I’ve been riding my winter bike less and the Mundo more…and for a while (during the deepest, darkest, and coldest days of winter) I nearly forgot how lovely and beautiful this bike is to ride. I had a meeting at church tonight andContinue reading “It’s Not Always About the Destination or How Much I can Carry…”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#286 & #287)…and a brief comment
#286 (upper photo)…3 metal mixing bowls of various sizes, an 18″ skillet with lid, a bus pan, a portable propane stove with two extra canisters of propane, 27 small plastic containers with lids, tongs, spatulas, mixing spoons, a rolling pin, 8 cotton towels, a canvas book bag containing books and writing implements, a book onContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#286 & #287)…and a brief comment”
Yellow Chicken and Brown Rice
This is yet another variation of chicken-and-rice that I made for my son and I for dinner tonight. All cultures seem to have their own version of chicken-and-rice and many are made using the same method but with different seasonings (and a few other ingredients, of course). In this version I used chicken wings insteadContinue reading “Yellow Chicken and Brown Rice”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#285)…and a quick comment
Three liters of wine, a gym bag full of wet clothes, and $27.61 in groceries, sundries, and other toiletries. As I was loading my purchases onto the Mundo I saw a friend in the parking lot of the store. He told me I looked a little crazy carrying all that stuff on a bike, andContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#285)…and a quick comment”
Urban Simplicty 