Winter, I think, is finally on the wane. I took these photos while on a walk today…during a half drizzle/half snow shower at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, NY. I found it somewhat bleak but still beautiful at the same time. I sometimes find it truly difficult to see the forest through theContinue reading “Winter on the Wane”
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Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#283 & # 284)
#283 (above)…A plastic bag containing 2lbs. of raw whole wheat bread dough, two tins of chick peas, a tin of tahini, lemon juice, and a small head of garlic. #284 (below)…Three loaves of freshly baked bread, two pints of freshly-made spiced humus, two small towels, and a half head of garlic. Hummus bil Tahina (ChickpeasContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#283 & # 284)”
Horse and Bicycle
I love this photo but unfortunately do not know who it portrays, who took it, or when or where it took place. It’s from the site The Bicycle & The West. If you are interested in bicycles, or old pictures and the history of bicycles, I suggest you pay them a visit. Anyhow, seems toContinue reading “Horse and Bicycle”
Crazy Ride
I came across this and a few other short videos on Treehugger. It’s a 4-minute clip of a Chilean bicyclist doing a downhill race in the city through all sorts of perilous circumstances…and he has a camera mounted on his helmet. As Treehugger suggests, watch it in full screen mode…it is pretty incredible. Watching itContinue reading “Crazy Ride”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#282)
96 fastnacht kuecheles in 4 plastic boxes.
Fastnacht Kuecheles
This is a recipe I received from one of my sisters, who received it from our mother, who learned it from our grandmother, who undoubtedly learned it from her mother, and so on. I can still vividly recall the image of my mother’s dough rising in a ceramic bowl covered in a towel on theContinue reading “Fastnacht Kuecheles”
Kim-Chi (sort of)
I have been fascinated with naturally fermented foods for years…not only are they extremely good for you, they basically make themselves…you simply provide the right conditions. While some of these foods may be an acquired taste, once you have them they are like a drug…truly addicting. Anyhow, I’ve been going back-and-forth whether or not IContinue reading “Kim-Chi (sort of)”
Curried Vegetable and Lamb Ragout (in pictures)
This is a very simple yet hearty and flavorful ragout. The method for a dish like this is about as simple as it gets: Saute or sweat whatever ingredients you have at hand or want to eat–meat, fish, poultry, or just vegetables–then add seasonings, liquid (broth and sometimes wine) and simmer for a while. HavingContinue reading “Curried Vegetable and Lamb Ragout (in pictures)”
(more) Fortune Cookie Philosophy
I believe this to be true for everyone (if you allow yourself)…but sometimes I need a reminder. To read more fortune cookie philosophies, click here.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#281)…and a few comments
Things that were carried (and pulled) on this particular ride: $121.47 in groceries and sundries, an 8lb. bag of dog food, 3L of red wine, and a gym bag full of wet clothes. A few comments:As stated over and over again (and over again) on this blog…I am not car-free, just car-lite, sometimes lighter thanContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#281)…and a few comments”
Five Quotes from The Dalai Lama
Photo found here. Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. Today, more than ever before, life mustContinue reading “Five Quotes from The Dalai Lama”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#280)
Dinner…picked up, not delivered.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#277-279)
#277 (upper left)…A plastic bag containing two pounds of raw whole wheat bread dough. #278 (Upper right)…A bottle of red wine, two loaves of freshly baked whole wheat bread, a canvas bag containing a few books, writing implements, and a Bike Rev trailer hitch. #279 (lower)…A gym bag full of wet clothes and a recentlyContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#277-279)”
Employee Meal, 1 March 2011 (BBQ Chicken Thighs)
Espresso BBQ Sauce Yield: 2 cups 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup minced onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup espresso 1-1/2 cups ketchup Heat the oil in a small heavy sauceContinue reading “Employee Meal, 1 March 2011 (BBQ Chicken Thighs)”
Why I Like to Carry Things on My Bike(s)
The title to this post should really read: Why I Like to Carry Things on My Bike(s) and Why I Like to Take Pictures of the Things I Carry on My Bikes and Then Sometimes Write About it. But then again I don’t really care for lengthy headings. I’m of course referring to the ThingsContinue reading “Why I Like to Carry Things on My Bike(s)”
Experiments with Sodium Nitrite (and a few semi-related comments)
As a lifelong professional cook I have always been more interested in real foods than fussy ones. By this I mean foods made from scratch entirely…the old fashioned way. I have no interest in food-as-art meals or so-called celebrity chefs (click here to read an excellent article by the inspirational chef and food writer JoyceContinue reading “Experiments with Sodium Nitrite (and a few semi-related comments)”
Submissive Pug
This is too cute not to post (I thought). I was trying to get a close up picture of my pugs but they were afraid of the camera. Ultimately I held a treat in my left hand up against the camera and Franklin had the courage to slowly creep up and take it. I tookContinue reading “Submissive Pug”
Bicycle Carnage in Brazil
Image found here. Firstly I have to say that normally I try not to focus on the negative or sensational on this blog because I feel there is enough media that does that, but this is such an incredible incident that I had to show it. This is the ultimate act of road rage andContinue reading “Bicycle Carnage in Brazil”
Disappearing Pizza (or anatomy of a pizza #2)
I made pizza tonight for dinner…whole wheat crust, tomato sauce made with last year’s tomatoes, seasoned ground beef, spinach, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Simple and delicious. It didn’t take long for my son and I to polish it off. To see a previous and similar post, with recipes, pictures, and a little pizza history, click here.
A Few Snowy Pics
The above picture is the view from the kitchen window (at my place of employment); the below are a few things I saw on my way to work this morning…had another significant snowfall today. I decided it safer to walk than ride this morning…actually, not sure if I would have been able to ride atContinue reading “A Few Snowy Pics”
Urban Simplicty 