Author Archives: Ryo

Brown Butter Financiers

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Ryo

I previously made some blackberry financiers, and since I love the little almond cakes, I made a different version, this time plain, with brown butter. The brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor to the financier. It’s a traditional ingredient … Continue reading →

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February Is the Shortest Month

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Ryo

Today is the last day of February. It’s only 28 days into the month, and it’s already over. We’re so used to this happening every year, this abnormally short month, that most people probably don’t even think about it. The … Continue reading →

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Maple Syrup Cookies

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Ryo

Maple syrup is intimately associated with pancakes. In fact, mentioning one often conjures up images of the other, as the two are forever intertwined, food partners as inseparable as bagels and cream cheese, or peanut butter and jelly. But what … Continue reading →

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2013 in Review

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Ryo

Well here we are, another new year already underway. And I’ve yet again let myself write even less in this blog, and do even less in my life. Oh well. What happened in 2013: Wrote 14 blog posts (down 71% … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Ryo

Caramel and apples are seemingly a match made in heaven. The crunchiness and tartness of the apple, together with the smooth, rich sweetness of the caramel, combine in your mouth to create a luxurious combination that is pretty close to … Continue reading →

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Kings Fail Me Too

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Ryo

During my last trip to Vegas, I seemed to be cursed when it came to queens. This time, the king was my death card. I was in a 1/3 no-limit game where a young, aggressive guy opened to $12 in … Continue reading →

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Spiderweb Pumpkin Tart

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Ryo

I have fallen so far behind in posting recipes for the things I bake that it’s now been a full year since I made this spiderweb pumpkin tart. But what perfect timing, since it’s Halloween again! Pie crust is just … Continue reading →

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The Curse of Queens

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Ryo

I was in Vegas recently, and this time I played a lot more craps and blackjack than poker. But, as usual, some things went well, others poorly. The two hands where I had QQ went rather poorly, unfortunately. The first … Continue reading →

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Egg Tarts

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Ryo

It seems that you can find egg tarts in every Chinese bakery worth its salt. The center, a rich, sweet egg custard, surrounded by a flaky crust. When you bite into one, the sweet, custardy interior hits your mouth right … Continue reading →

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Million Dollar Dilemma

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Ryo

With the annual McDonald’s Monopoly game underway yet again, I find myself dreaming of winning a million dollars. Because really, who wouldn’t want a million dollars magically added to their bank account, just because they ate a bunch of fast … Continue reading →

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