Category Archives: Fiction

Molasses Sugar Cookies

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Ryo

For the past couple of years, I’ve baked cookies during the holidays and given them to some friends. In lieu of any kind of Christmas present, since I seem to be terrible at choosing gifts for people. This past holiday … Continue reading →

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Sour Cream Banana Bread

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Ryo

Closing out the year with one final recipe. I had purchased some bananas a couple of weeks ago, fully intending to make some banana bread after they had gotten overripe. A few days later, they had indeed developed some blackness, … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Bread

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Ryo

When you think of Thanksgiving and the food associated with it, one of the things you might think of is pumpkin. You know, like pumpkin pie. Because other than Thanksgiving, when do you really use pumpkin in anything? But then … Continue reading →

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Alsatian Apple Tart

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Ryo

I ran across several blogs with a recipe for the Alsatian apple tart featured in Dorie Greenspan’s book. It seemed simple enough. So I just had to make it. “As American as apple pie,” people say. But apple tart? Who … Continue reading →

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Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Ryo

The weather’s gotten cold, and I’ve grown more lonely, so I recently indulged myself and made a red velvet hot chocolate drink. Just for me. Because I have nobody to share it with. But seriously, who would’ve thought to dye … 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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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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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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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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Simple Syrup

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Ryo

I’m a big fan of convenience food products. You know, instant ramen, frozen TV dinners, that sort of thing. They’re convenient, and when I’m hungry, they’re great because they’re quick and easy to make. But one thing I cannot understand … Continue reading →

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