Tag Archives: strawberries

Sour Cream Pound Cake

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Ryo

When I was younger, my mom would sometimes buy Sara Lee pound cake for us. You know, the freezer kind. And I loved it. The rich, buttery goodness of the pound cake melting in my mouth. Especially when my mom … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Icebox Cake

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Ryo

My friend Valerie recently made an icebox cake, made of chocolate wafers and whipped cream. The whipped cream is layered with the chocolate wafers in a dish, and then through the magic of refrigeration, the moisture from the cream makes … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Daiquiris

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Ryo

I’ve always associated the word “daiquiri” with slushy fruit drinks, like strawberry daiquiris. But turns out that the classic daiquiri isn’t a blended drink at all. The classic daiquiri is just white rum, lime juice, and simple syrup: 1.5 oz … Continue reading →

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Fruit Tart with Pastry Cream

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Ryo

Recently, I made my first fruit tart of 2011. I love making them because the fresh fruit on top makes it look really pretty and colorful, and yet it’s deceptively simple to make. I love the combination of the brown … Continue reading →

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Experimenting with Sprinkles Cupcakes

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Ryo

A couple of weeks ago, I decided to try making Sprinkles’ strawberry cupcakes, with the accompanying strawberry frosting. I’ve only been to Sprinkles a couple of times, and that was a couple of years ago at least. From what I … Continue reading →

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