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
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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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