Author Archives: Ryo

Fallout 3

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Ryo

I finally completed Fallout 3 yesterday. By “completed,” I mean I got the platinum trophy, and I got 100%. Note that the former doesn’t necessarily imply the latter; you don’t need to get all the trophies from the DLC packs … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Monopoly 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Ryo

Back when I was a kid, I really liked playing McDonald’s Monopoly. It’s a very simple game. Basically, you buy stuff at McDonald’s, and certain items come with game pieces that correspond to properties on a Monopoly board. Collect all … Continue reading →

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cake

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Ryo

Historically, I haven’t been a big mint person. I mean, it’s nice as a flavor and all, but I just haven’t really gone out of my way to incorporate mint into my own baking. But then I ran across this … Continue reading →

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Owl Cupcakes

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Ryo

For Halloween, I tried making some cupcakes that had a slight resemblance to owls. I like owls. They’re also very Halloween-y. For the base of the cupcakes, I used the olive oil chocolate cupcakes I made before, along with some … Continue reading →

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Pear Tart

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ryo

Recently, I made a pear tart, which I hadn’t made in quite a while. Pears are one of my favorite fruits, and of course, being the tart lover I am, pear tarts are one of my favorite desserts. Somehow, the … Continue reading →

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BTGO Video Games

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Ryo

It’s been a while since there was a deal that came along and caught my eye, but Amazon.com has a Buy Two, Get One Free promotion for video games for various platforms: PS3 Wii Xbox 360 Nintendo 3DS Nintendo DS … Continue reading →

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Blue Bliss

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Ryo

Blue curacao is one of those ingredients you recognize immediately when it’s in a drink. The distinctive blue color is unmistakeable. And so pretty. So of course, I tried making some drinks with it. First, I tried a blue version … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ryo

Recently, I made some cupcakes with olive oil. It was a first for me; I usually make cupcakes with butter. Or maybe canola oil. But olive oil? Wouldn’t that add an unwanted olive flavor to the cupcakes? Well, I just … Continue reading →

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Scotch Whiskey Wonders

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Ryo

I’m not a huge whiskey fan. You know how people (usually men, it seems) will just pour some whiskey into a glass, maybe with ice, and just sip that? Yeah, I totally don’t do that. So I don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Gaslighting

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Ryo

A few weeks ago, I was reading this interesting article about emotional manipulation of women. In the article, the author describes “gaslighting,” which in its most serious form is psychological abuse. But the article is about the less serious forms … Continue reading →

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