Category Archives: Fiction

Chocolate Matcha Bundt Cake

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Ryo

I have somehow managed to let almost two months lapse since the last post. Tragically, I have no excuse other than laziness. I made a Bundt cake (using this Bundt pan, of course) made with chocolate and matcha batters, swirled … Continue reading →

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Green Velvet Cupcakes

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Ryo

Red velvet cupcakes have lately become very popular during the cupcake boom of the early 2010s, and for good reason: the chocolatey flavor combined with the tangy cream cheese frosting, along with the stunning visual of the red color is … Continue reading →

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Banana Bundt Cake

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Ryo

OK so it seems that the Bundt pan from last time resurfaced not long after for a banana Bundt cake. Basically a banana bread-like concoction, just in a Bundt pan shape. But who would have thought to put bananas into … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Mochi Cake

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Ryo

After making blueberry mochi cake, my next thought was, why not try another fruit? Strawberries seemed like a good idea. Tart and sweet, just like blueberries, with that distinctive bright red color. But who would have thought to put rice … Continue reading →

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Orange Bundt Cake

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Ryo

Over a year and a half ago, I bought myself a new Bundt pan because I loved the way it looked. Maybe it was the winter weather, but I also seemed to be in the mood for citrus. So I … Continue reading →

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Honey Cookies

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Ryo

I love the taste of honey. I often put it on bread, or drizzle it into tea. But can you imagine it in a cookie? A round, soft cookie, full of buttery goodness, also with the taste of honey? And … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Ryo

Peanut butter often brings to mind jelly, as they’re inextricably linked in the classic American sandwich. Or perhaps you think of celery, slathering it onto the hard green stalks as a condiment to make that bitter vegetable taste more palatable. … Continue reading →

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Brown Butter Financiers

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Ryo

I previously made some blackberry financiers, and since I love the little almond cakes, I made a different version, this time plain, with brown butter. The brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor to the financier. It’s a traditional ingredient … Continue reading →

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Maple Syrup Cookies

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Ryo

Maple syrup is intimately associated with pancakes. In fact, mentioning one often conjures up images of the other, as the two are forever intertwined, food partners as inseparable as bagels and cream cheese, or peanut butter and jelly. But what … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Ryo

Caramel and apples are seemingly a match made in heaven. The crunchiness and tartness of the apple, together with the smooth, rich sweetness of the caramel, combine in your mouth to create a luxurious combination that is pretty close to … Continue reading →

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