<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for After a mass bike ride across Iowa, a slow-food chef picks up the pace]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by Delay And Deny http://www.grist.org/article/meals-on-wheels/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:40:31 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/meals-on-wheels/1 Violence Against Bicyclists Rising


Two stories this weekend really disturbed me as they describe an increasing trend of violence against biker riders.

On Friday a crazed man, who was angry at waiting for 30 seconds as a peaceful group of Critical Mass bicyclists breezed by plowed into the riders injuring many and leaving behind a trail of evidence of mashed up bicycle wheels and gear.   The perpetrator then faked injuries and claimed it was not his fault -- though multiple witnesses were there to see his crime!

Then, in Colorado ignorant deputy flaunted the law and sided with illegal motorists who threatened and harassed bicyclists.

The sheriff there talked about the bicyclists as "outsiders".   Excuse me, but did he assume no one in Colorado rides a bicycle?  And secondly, since Colorado is the recipient of large amounts of Federal tax dollars, each and every citizen of America is an "insider" in Colorado.    I would think this deputy would not like the national taxpayers to question the Federal funding that goes to support his ignorance and ask that he kindly change his tune.  

Immediately.


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Two stories this weekend really disturbed me as they describe an increasing trend of violence against biker riders.

On Friday a crazed man, who was angry at waiting for 30 seconds as a peaceful group of Critical Mass bicyclists breezed by plowed into the riders injuring many and leaving behind a trail of evidence of mashed up bicycle wheels and gear.   The perpetrator then faked injuries and claimed it was not his fault -- though multiple witnesses were there to see his crime!

Then, in Colorado ignorant deputy flaunted the law and sided with illegal motorists who threatened and harassed bicyclists.

The sheriff there talked about the bicyclists as "outsiders".   Excuse me, but did he assume no one in Colorado rides a bicycle?  And secondly, since Colorado is the recipient of large amounts of Federal tax dollars, each and every citizen of America is an "insider" in Colorado.    I would think this deputy would not like the national taxpayers to question the Federal funding that goes to support his ignorance and ask that he kindly change his tune.  

Immediately.


]]> Comment #2 by Kurt Michael Friese http://www.grist.org/article/meals-on-wheels/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:03:35 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/meals-on-wheels/2 It's dangerous out there

And part of the purpose of rides like RAGBRAI is to raise awareness of proper bicycle safety and etiquette, while also getting drivers to understand that bikes are traffic like anything else and to start SEEING bikes.

Clearly the problems jabailo cites are the result of  the perpetrators' own psychological illnesses, call it road rage I guess.

Every time I ride my bike to work, I save 1 quart of gasoline. It's 12 miles round trip and my car is a Prius.  Those who drive lower-mileage cars can save even more.  Less money spent, less carbon in the air, less need for foreign oil, and on and on.  So drivers need to start being a bit more aware and appreciative.

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And part of the purpose of rides like RAGBRAI is to raise awareness of proper bicycle safety and etiquette, while also getting drivers to understand that bikes are traffic like anything else and to start SEEING bikes.

Clearly the problems jabailo cites are the result of  the perpetrators' own psychological illnesses, call it road rage I guess.

Every time I ride my bike to work, I save 1 quart of gasoline. It's 12 miles round trip and my car is a Prius.  Those who drive lower-mileage cars can save even more.  Less money spent, less carbon in the air, less need for foreign oil, and on and on.  So drivers need to start being a bit more aware and appreciative.

]]> Comment #3 by PermieWriter http://www.grist.org/article/meals-on-wheels/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:33:09 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/meals-on-wheels/3 Yes!

I first encountered aebleskivers in Cambria, CA many years ago. They're more like a cross between a pancake and a doughnut, really. I started with this recipe for buttermilk aebleskivers but have changed it over time. The idea of making them spicy is pretty strange. Maybe I'll serve them with spiced apple butter next time and see how it goes.

Re: bikes
AFAIC, bikes need separate, protected paths. Riding with cars is suicidal.

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I first encountered aebleskivers in Cambria, CA many years ago. They're more like a cross between a pancake and a doughnut, really. I started with this recipe for buttermilk aebleskivers but have changed it over time. The idea of making them spicy is pretty strange. Maybe I'll serve them with spiced apple butter next time and see how it goes.

Re: bikes
AFAIC, bikes need separate, protected paths. Riding with cars is suicidal.

]]> Comment #4 by jesilin http://www.grist.org/article/meals-on-wheels/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:10:25 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/meals-on-wheels/4 aebleskivers

My father's family is Danish.  Aebleskivers rock!  They can also be served with applesauce, maple syrup, sugar, or any variety of jams and jellies.
The spicy recipe is new to me too.  But I'll have to try it.  For the extremely lazy, a waffle mix will do the trick (not pancake), though it's not nearly as good as when made from scratch.
I don't recommend using a fork to turn them.  It could easily tear them up.  My great grandmother used a VERY small crochet hook.  And I prefer an ice pick.
Enjoy!


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My father's family is Danish.  Aebleskivers rock!  They can also be served with applesauce, maple syrup, sugar, or any variety of jams and jellies.
The spicy recipe is new to me too.  But I'll have to try it.  For the extremely lazy, a waffle mix will do the trick (not pancake), though it's not nearly as good as when made from scratch.
I don't recommend using a fork to turn them.  It could easily tear them up.  My great grandmother used a VERY small crochet hook.  And I prefer an ice pick.
Enjoy!


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