Author Archives: Ryo

Brownies

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Ryo

I subscribe to a handful of baking blogs, and most of them seem to have some personal anecdote related to the recipe to start the article, before launching into the actual recipe. So if one of these bloggers had a … Continue reading →

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BTGO

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Ryo

Amazon.com has a Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal going on for select video games. Also, Demon’s Souls with bonus soundtrack CD for $15.06. I’ve heard this game is really difficult, but really good. I feel like I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Coffee Macarons

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Ryo

I never had a single macaron until a few years ago. I suppose they were never really big in the States until recently, so that’s probably why I had never seen the little sandwich cookies in bakeries while growing up. … Continue reading →

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Bakesale for Japan

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Ryo

Bakesale for Japan tomorrow! No, this is not an April Fools’ joke, it’s for real. Although I’m not sure that “bakesale” as one word is actually correct English. But who cares, it’s for charity. I baked some coffee macarons and … Continue reading →

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Kahlua Cheesecake

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Ryo

My friend Bryon loves the Kahlua cream cheese pie from Marie Callender’s. So for his birthday celebration, I wanted to make something similar. But I couldn’t find the recipe for the Marie Callender’s pie online. I did, however, find this … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Macarons

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Ryo

I was planning on making some macarons later in the week for a bake sale benefiting Japan, when I happened to come across this article today, Macaron Mythbusters. So many websites and books out there will tell you how fussy … Continue reading →

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Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Ryo

Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood for $29.99 on Amazon.com: Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (PS3) Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (Xbox 360)

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Rainbow Daiquiris

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Ryo

I’ve always associated the word “daiquiri” with slushy fruit drinks, like strawberry daiquiris. But turns out that the classic daiquiri isn’t a blended drink at all. The classic daiquiri is just white rum, lime juice, and simple syrup: 1.5 oz … Continue reading →

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Post #20

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Ryo

I think the hackers have gone away, so hopefully it’s safe to unlock this blog. Geez who knew blogging could be so traumatic?

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Tiramisu

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Ryo

A couple of years ago, I got a gift certificate for a class at Baking Arts for my birthday. It was my first time going to a baking class, and my first time making tiramisu. Before that class, I was … Continue reading →

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