Monthly Archives: April 2011

Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect + $50 Credit

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Ryo

Amazon.com has the Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect for $299.99, and it comes with a $50 credit!

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Coconut Rice

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Ryo

I don’t cook very often. By “cook” I mean making a non-dessert. I’m usually exhausted after work, so I don’t have the energy to make something just for myself. It just seems like so much effort for so little output. … Continue reading →

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Creamy Cocktails

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Ryo

I tend to order fruity cocktails whenever I’m at a bar, since I like sweet things, and fruity cocktails tend to be sweet. But sometimes, especially when it’s cold, I’m in the mood for something creamy. The thing is, though, … Continue reading →

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1001 Video Games

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Ryo

I stopped by a Borders bookstore today that was closing. As I was perusing the slim pickings that were left, they were replacing the “80-90% off” signs with “90-90% off” signs by just putting a 9 over the 8. Brilliant. … Continue reading →

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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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