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Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#202)…with a few comments.

$82.47 of groceries in two plastic crates. Uncharacteristically, I’ve displayed a before and after pictures of the Mundo. I did this to show the versitility of the bike…with two crates on the back it really becomes a sort of human powered pickup truck. And yes, this is a cargo bike (there are plenty of companiesContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#202)…with a few comments.”

Maya Angelou Quotes

Image found here. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”  “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”“If you don’t like something, change it. IfContinue reading “Maya Angelou Quotes”

Lamb Sausage Recipe with Feta, Parsley, and Rosemary (in pictures with a few comments)

I once read a quote that there are two things a person should not see being made, one was sausage and the other I can’t remember (if anyone is familiar with this quote let me know what the second one is…it’s bothering me). But today, this can’t be true. I think that the thing(s) noContinue reading “Lamb Sausage Recipe with Feta, Parsley, and Rosemary (in pictures with a few comments)”

Take The Pledge (we really need it)

This site/campaign has been all over Facebook this past week. It is overtly suggested towards people in the U.S., the biggest gas guzzlers on the planet, but I’m sure it wouldn’t hurt if others took this pledge as well…we may live in separate countries–and indeed have distinct languages and cultures–but we are all connected andContinue reading “Take The Pledge (we really need it)”

Au Contraire, Hollywood

I love this cartoon…it goes against everything American society says is the image of success and happiness. I originally came across it in a magazine more than 10 years ago, and have it hanging in a small frame in my kitchen. I was prompted to re-post it after reading this article on the Treehugger website. Continue reading “Au Contraire, Hollywood”

Giant Tomato Eating Slugs

No, the title of this post is not the name of the latest punk band (though it would be a good name, wouldn’t it?), and no, also, that these are not actually slugs. They are called hornworms but are actually a giant caterpillar…the largest I’ve ever seen. But I’m getting ahead of myself; let meContinue reading “Giant Tomato Eating Slugs”

Fresh and Super-Delicious Tomato Sauce in 10 Minutes Using Four Easy Steps

This is a basic tomato sauce recipe that I make all summer long with fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden. At the end of the season I usually make a larger batch and freeze it in increments (click here to see a previous post regarding a large batch). This is so easy to makeContinue reading “Fresh and Super-Delicious Tomato Sauce in 10 Minutes Using Four Easy Steps”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#198)

12 tongue-and-groove deck boards (4′ and 6′ lengths).An antique small hand saw, which was originally my grandather’s (duct taped to the top deck).A wooden box containing–among other things–14 small tools, a digital camera, a small hand pump, a spare inner tube, a 12′ retractable tape measure, a partial roll of duct tape, two pencils, spareContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#198)”

Copenhagen: an example for North America

This is an incredibly inspirational 10 minute film about the bicycling infrastructure in Copenhagen viewd through the eyes (mostly) by North Americans. I love it. I wish it were there. In the States, especially smaller cities like the one in which I live, there are plenty of times when I am the only cyclist onContinue reading “Copenhagen: an example for North America”

After The Rain

After the rain tonight I went out to the garden to pick a few tomatoes because I saw that some were super-ripe and nearly ready to fall from the vines themselves. It was that magical time–almost mystical–right after a storm when it’s not-yet-night but not-quite-day. The sky had a glow to it and–because of theContinue reading “After The Rain”

Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)

The other day after rummaging around in the walk-in freezer (geeze o’ man the cold felt good) I came upon a plastic container with pieces of cooked lamb medallions from a banquet served some time ago. Being the chef, my job description is not only to cook for the guests but also the employees (whoContinue reading “Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)”

Summer!

I Love this…as hot and humid as it has been this year I am really enjoying it. The garden is literally out of control. You can barley see the Mundo locked up to the hitching post behind the cucumber, broccoli, green beans, and corn. Whenever I start to get down about how hot it hasContinue reading “Summer!”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#196 & #197)

#196: A mandoline slicer still in it’s box; a canvas bag containing books.#197: A cardboard box containing 1 pound of freshly picked blueberries (a gift…yum!) and two pints of lamb, vermicelli, and rice. Also, a canvas book bag containing books.

Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry

This is not only a simple and straightforward stir-fry dish to prepare, it’s also super delicious. It’s one where the ingredients can be changed and altered to suit your personal tastes and to what you have on hand. It basically involves slicing the ingredients, cooking rice, sauteing the sliced ingredients, and tossing it together. It’sContinue reading “Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry”