Once over a Blue Moon … cupcakes
- On February 6, 2012
- By Andrew
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Yes, I decided to make some Blue Moon cupcakes. I decided to add a little something extra in the form of a fresh rosemary ganache. Here’s the recipe. Blue Moon Cupcakes 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 cup flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 eggs, room [...]
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Naga cupcakes
- On September 28, 2011
- By Andrew
- In Food, History
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Okay, you’re probably wondering what naga means. Several things actually. I can never just do food. There’s always some element of history, science, or perhaps even humor (as it should be). Today it’s history. Nāga is the Sanskrit and Pāli word for a deity or being, taking the form of a very great snake—specifically the King [...]
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Fig, chocolate, and walnut meringue cookies
- On August 31, 2011
- By Andrew
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Figs are high in calcium and fiber. Although dried figs are available throughout the year, there is nothing like the unique taste and texture of fresh figs. They are lusciously sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of their seeds. California figs are [...]
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My favorite (geeky) things
- On July 12, 2011
- By Andrew
- In Geek stuff, Humor
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What follows is a parody of My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music. Lamellar on Ronin and Parseltongue whispers, bright copper scales and sharp spiny whiskers, Jedi mind tricks; force-sensitive younglings, these are a few of my favorite things. Pearlescent unicorns and caffeine by the kilo, dwarf beards and elf ears and [...]
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Blueberry cupcakes
- On June 20, 2011
- By Andrew
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Blueberry cupcakes are actually purple. Funny, that. Blueberry Puree Bring 2 pints of blueberries (fresh or frozen) to a boil over low-medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick (about 1/2 hour). Cool the mixture slightly, and then blend in a food processor until [...]
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Red, white, and blue creme brulee
- On May 31, 2011
- By Andrew
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This recipe consists of three separate parts: creme brulee, blueberry reduction, and caramelized strawberries. Directions for each follow with further instruction on assembly/presentation. Creme Brulee Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 6 large egg yolks 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons vanilla sugar 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries [...]
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Steal without guilt
- On April 14, 2011
- By Andrew
- In Art, Humor
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Thou shall not steal? As if! Artists understand that nothing is original. It says it right there in the Bible; Ecclesiastes: “That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun.” Yes sir, every new idea is just a mashup [...]
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How some creative geniuses work
- On April 13, 2011
- By Andrew
- In Art, Human interest, Miscellany
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Great art begins with an idea. Sometimes a vague or even bad one. How does that spark of creativity find its way to the canvas, the page, the dinner plate, or the movie screen? How is inspiration refined into the forms that delight or provoke us? The Atlantic enlisted some of America’s foremost artists to [...]
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Virtual computing for all
- On March 31, 2011
- By Andrew
- In Geek stuff, Science/Tech
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Join the iPad Movement. The technology is here. The time is now. Virtual computing for all. Join Dilbert and the 3,900 other people who want to run all their existing Windows business apps, desktops and data on their iPad. Buying an iPad doesn’t mean you have to give up all the powerful Windows apps and data you use every day at work. Citrix can help you and your IT department make it possible. Everyone loves GotoMyPC, GoToMeeting, or GoToWebinar.
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Chocolate creme brulee
- On February 28, 2011
- By Andrew
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This is what happens when Sunday rolls around and I get a certain itch. I also call it starting off the week right: oh, god, yum! Serves 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Chilling time: 2 hours 6 individual gratin dishes or ramekins required Ingredients 5 ounces dark chocolate 7 egg yolks* 1/4 [...]
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