Category Archives: Baking

Doughnut Mini-Muffins

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Ryo

I love a good doughnut. The crisp exterior, the fluffy interior, that pleasant sweetness, all melting together in your mouth… it’s like heaven. Sadly, it takes deep frying to achieve that wonderful combination. What’s the home cook without a deep … Continue reading →

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Bread Pudding

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Ryo

After making summer pudding the second time, I had about half a loaf of white bread, along with some crusts, left over. What better way to use leftover stale bread is there than to make bread pudding? Bread pudding is … Continue reading →

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Summer Pudding, Miniaturized

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Ryo

Last time when I made summer pudding, it was a bit large. So I went out and bought an appropriately-sized one-quart glass bowl, and tried making the dish again at a smaller scale. I also used some regular white bread … Continue reading →

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Summer Pudding

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Ryo

A friend recently sent me a link to this recipe for summer pudding. It’s a no-bake dessert full of berries and served cold, perfect for summer. But it’s kind of strange, if you think about it: poached berries, inside of … Continue reading →

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Orange Loaf

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Ryo

I don’t often bake things with orange in them. I’ve made things with lemon, but somehow, not with orange. I’m not sure why, but orange doesn’t seem like a popular flavor in baked goods. At least, compared to some other … Continue reading →

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Miniature Fruit Tarts

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Ryo

I got some small tart pans 4.5 inches in diameter for my birthday, so naturally, I was excited. I love tarts. I also love miniature cakes and things like that, since you get the wonderful taste of the big version, … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Tart with Lemon Caramel

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Ryo

I saw this recipe for a strawberry chocolate tart with lemon caramel (scroll all the way down for the recipe), and I was immediately intrigued. I mean, it’s a tart. I love tarts. And the strawberries looked beautiful on that … Continue reading →

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Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Ryo

Strawberry shortcake, depending on where you are, can take on many different forms. In the United States, it’s usually a biscuit-like cake that’s served with whipped cream and strawberries. In Japan, on the other hand, it’s sponge cake, usually decorated … Continue reading →

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Triple Tart Weekend

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Ryo

Over this last long weekend, I somehow got invited to three different barbecues on three separate days. I don’t know how that happened. I’m usually not that popular. I’m usually lucky to just get invited to one barbecue in a … Continue reading →

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Banana Crumb Muffins

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Ryo

Whenever I think of bananas, I think of some tropical area where they’re hanging in bunches from trees. I imagine people carrying fruit baskets on their heads while wearing coconut bras and wrapping sticky rice in banana leaves or something. … Continue reading →

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