Monthly Archives: September 2011

Campari Cocktails

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Ryo

Last week, I made some cocktails using Campari. I had never actually had Campari before; it’s a bitter, sweet drink that has a very distinctive red color. The first thing most people think of when they hear Campari is probably … 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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Two Out of Three Isn’t Bad

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Ryo

When people (specifically, engineers) find out that I don’t plan on being a software engineer for the rest of my working life, that I don’t love engineering as much as they do, they usually tell me that I should find … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Indulgence

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Ryo

A couple of weeks ago, I was feeling particularly indulgent, so I made some cocktails with vanilla ice cream. Yes, it’s so sinful. It’s like putting heavy cream into a drink, except somehow I feel better about putting ice cream … 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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100

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Ryo

At long last, we have reached post #100. On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, coincidentally. It took over six months to write 100 posts. I am apparently not a very prolific blogger. By popular demand (popular = one person’s), I … 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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You Look Better with the Lights Off

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Ryo

Lately, I’ve been hearing this song on the radio, “Better with the Lights Off” by New Boyz. It’s kind of catchy. I’m a sucker for catchy songs. Did you hear the part at the beginning of the chorus? I hope … Continue reading →

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Mint Madness

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Ryo

On a whim, I bought a bunch of mint last weekend. I usually don’t use mint in anything. I don’t make minty desserts, and I don’t usually make minty cocktails. But, for some reason, I felt like buying some fresh … Continue reading →

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