Thai Noodles with Broccoli, Crispy Tofu, and Spicy Peanut Sauce. Mhm. You heard me. Super delicious and super easy to make. Don’t be daunted by the recipe, it’s just a few simple steps. Replace the tofu with chicken if you’d like, but it’s really not necessary. If you like Asian food you’ll love this. NowContinue reading “Thai Noodles with Broccoli, Crispy Tofu, and Spicy Peanut Sauce”
Baba Ghanouj
One component of dinner last night and lunch today: Hummus’ first cousin, Baba Ghanouj. Pictured here garnished with smoked paprika, za’atar, Aleppo pepper, and virgin oil. Baba Ghanouj Makes about 1 ½ cups 1 medium eggplant, stem removed and split lengthwise 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered 2 jalapeno, seeded and split lengthwise 4 clovesContinue reading “Baba Ghanouj”
Doing What It Takes…
This is __________. We met this afternoon when he was riding down the street collecting recyclables. It was impressive, I told him, and asked if I could capture his image. A few years ago he injured himself which left him unable to do his former job, so rather than ask for handouts he collects recyclables.Continue reading “Doing What It Takes…”
Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers v2
So for whatever reason a recipe for Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers which I published on my blog a few years ago has been getting a lot of hits lately so it inspired me to make another version for lunch today (the original recipe can be viewed here). Here’s a few answers to common questions… Can IContinue reading “Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers v2”
Easter Sunday
Melancholia, Melancholia. I know that you’re there. As you always have been. Hidden. In plain sight. A dark secret. You make things flat. And gray. I see you. Acknowledge you. But won’t accept you. Ever-present, you try to hide. Or camouflage as someone else. Something else. Shrouded as light. Though you are darkness. Pretending toContinue reading “Easter Sunday”
In a Walgreens Parking Lot
This is ___________. We met this afternoon outside a Walgreens and chatted for a few minutes. He initially asked for money to get something to eat so I offered him a few cards to local restaurants and he was overjoyed. He hadn’t eaten since yesterday. When asked how long he’s been on the street heContinue reading “In a Walgreens Parking Lot”
2 April 2022
(Partial) Journal Entry, 2 April 2022 I like to walk, I always have. It is without doubt my favorite form of transport (yes, even more than a bicycle). And at this age am truly grateful that I am able to do so (mostly) without pain. One of the things on my very full “bucket list”Continue reading “2 April 2022”
Roasted Beet Hummus (bil tahina)
Roasted Beet Hummus (bil tahina) Makes about 3 cups 1 cup dried chickpeas 2 teaspoons baking soda, divided 3 medium beets 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup tahini 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice Place the chickpeas and 1Continue reading “Roasted Beet Hummus (bil tahina)”
Info Regarding My Current Books
Here’s a link to the publisher where you can order all of my books. They are also available at Parables Gallery and Gifts here in Buffalo, and if you are within a two mile radius of 14201 I would gladly deliver signed copies of the book via bicycle. Thank you. Peace, Salaam, Shalom.Joe
24 March 2022
(Note: if you are here for the recipe it is at the bottom of this post) 24 March 2022 Thursday. 11:30am. Starbucks on Delaware. Sitting in the same seat I often did while studying for a BA a few years ago. It feels oddly satisfying. Returned from NYC yesterday via Amtrak. It felt good toContinue reading “24 March 2022”
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