Monthly Archives: October 2011

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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BTGO Video Games

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Ryo

It’s been a while since there was a deal that came along and caught my eye, but Amazon.com has a Buy Two, Get One Free promotion for video games for various platforms: PS3 Wii Xbox 360 Nintendo 3DS Nintendo DS … Continue reading →

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Blue Bliss

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Ryo

Blue curacao is one of those ingredients you recognize immediately when it’s in a drink. The distinctive blue color is unmistakeable. And so pretty. So of course, I tried making some drinks with it. First, I tried a blue version … 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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Scotch Whiskey Wonders

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Ryo

I’m not a huge whiskey fan. You know how people (usually men, it seems) will just pour some whiskey into a glass, maybe with ice, and just sip that? Yeah, I totally don’t do that. So I don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Gaslighting

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Ryo

A few weeks ago, I was reading this interesting article about emotional manipulation of women. In the article, the author describes “gaslighting,” which in its most serious form is psychological abuse. But the article is about the less serious forms … 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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Steve Jobs

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Ryo

When Steve Jobs passed away on Wednesday, it took me by surprise. I knew he was sick, but for him to pass away within two months of resigning was really unexpected. He really did keep working at the job he … Continue reading →

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Visions of Violet

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Ryo

Back when I made an Aviation cocktail, I bought a bottle of crème de violette, since that’s a core ingredient of that cocktail. Unfortunately, it didn’t seem like any other common cocktails used that liqueur, so I had basically only … Continue reading →

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