Author Archives: mariko

WARNING: These bars are hazardous to your health

Posted on September 4, 2009 by mariko

Special K Bars, originally uploaded by super eggplant. So I’m on twitter, and there’s Splatgirl Lara talking about Special K Bars and how she’s craving them. I just assume she’s referring to the bars sold in the granola bar section … Continue reading →

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Kinder Joy innards

Posted on September 2, 2009 by mariko

Kinder Joy innards, originally uploaded by super eggplant. A few years back I got a little obsessed with the Kinder Surprise Eggs. Well, I got over it, but then I was at the German deli (Edelweiss) the other day and … Continue reading →

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have sleeves, will travel

Posted on August 31, 2009 by mariko

Oh, hi. I have been a bit fixated as of late on armwarmers. Sometimes, when I am wearing a short-sleeve shirt, I get a little chilled, and looking for a cardigan can require too much effort. Pulling on some sleeves … Continue reading →

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It is here!!!!

Posted on August 27, 2009 by mariko

The gummi candies are almost as good as the book, which is to say, these gummi candies are super delicious Hello, but I have been WAITING for this book to arrive!! Yes, it is the chicken’s second, utterly glorious book: … Continue reading →

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cake

Posted on August 13, 2009 by mariko

Soon I will need to have my stomach pumped. I’ve eaten out a million meals in the last week, all festive and all fun, but it’s catching up to my girlish figure. And, there’s been lots and lots of cake. … Continue reading →

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dotty

Posted on August 4, 2009 by mariko

And some more summer sewing! I found this fabric in my stash, and I was quite delighted, since I have absolutely no recollection of purchasing it. Sad but true. The dress pattern is from this book (ISBN: 9784579112425). It was … Continue reading →

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heatwave

Posted on July 31, 2009 by mariko

It has been too hot this week to blog or think, but thankfully the heatwave of 2009 seems to be waning, just in time for the Sock Summit, too! I tried to wear as little clothing as possible this week, … Continue reading →

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Nan’s Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

Posted on July 22, 2009 by mariko

Nan’s Sour Cream Chocolate Cake, originally uploaded by super eggplant. There’s something so satisfying about making a cake in a 13×9″ pan. I mean, I love traditional layer cakes, but a sheet cake seems more group oriented or barbecuey. I … Continue reading →

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Summer cap

Posted on July 20, 2009 by mariko

I don’t know about you, but some summer mornings I just need some sort of light cap to wear when I walk Deedle (okay, so it’s mostly to hide my unruly locks). I’d been thinking of knitting one for a … Continue reading →

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Pirate style

Posted on July 16, 2009 by mariko

Ahoy, mateys! I don’t know why I think of pirates when I see this shirt. The pattern is from Machiko Kayaki’s new book, My Favorite Shirt (ISBN 9784579112449). As some of you know, I love Kayaki’s designs. Her patterns are … Continue reading →

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