Author Archives: mariko

matcha sweets

Posted on May 30, 2008 by mariko

I’ve been meaning to make these Green Tea Sweets ever since the recipe was posted by Amai Bakery owner Kelli Bernard. Well, it only took me a year! I was coaxed into making these by Thuy, who was up visiting … Continue reading →

Posted in baking | 6 Comments

cake

Posted on May 20, 2008 by mariko

First, thanks for all the car candy stories! It sounds like that Orbit “mint mojito” gum is a favorite. I’m not supposed to chew gum, really, because of my TMD (temporomandibular disorder), but it couldn’t hurt to taste it, right? … Continue reading →

Posted in baking | 12 Comments

DWEC=driving while eating candy

Posted on May 14, 2008 by mariko

Hello. I am still writing for Candy Addict from time to time, and I am currently working on an article about car candy–you know, candy you always have in the car. I polled the other Candy Addict staffers, and, well, … Continue reading →

Posted in candy/chocolate | 56 Comments

okay, so I’m kind of a loser

Posted on May 6, 2008 by mariko

Yeah, so I go to Vancouver, BC, one of the most beautiful cities evah, and the only photos I take are of french fries (or pommes frites, if you prefer). Would it help if I said they were really, really … Continue reading →

Posted in food | 15 Comments

later, alligators!

Posted on May 1, 2008 by mariko

Yo! So I’m headed out of town for a few days. Some friends and I are headed north to run in the Vancouver 1/2 Marathon (that would be in Canada). I haven’t been to Vancouver (or Seattle, for that matter) … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 9 Comments

no more blue house

Posted on April 30, 2008 by mariko

We had all the asbestos siding taken off the house the other day. These guys put on their biohazard suits and their masks and put up tape that said, “DANGER!” on it, and I stayed quarantined inside. It was kind … Continue reading →

Posted in house | 8 Comments

oops, I forgot to blog!

Posted on April 24, 2008 by mariko

Holy crap but I am getting REALLY lousy at this whole blogging thing! I haven’t really been making anything or doing anything except passing out from my allergies. Hopefully this latest arsenal of drugs will do the trick. Carolyn is … Continue reading →

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birthday cake

Posted on April 14, 2008 by mariko

It was my brother‘s birthday on Saturday, so I decided to bake a cake. I’ve been purchasing birthday cakes lately, which is fine, but I actually like baking cakes, you know? So when I saw this great cake recipe on … Continue reading →

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stolen baubles

Posted on April 11, 2008 by mariko

I went to Susan‘s book reading at Powell’s the other evening (this one). There was a great turnout, and even more exciting, Susan was generous and organized enough to bring beads and fixings and supplies for everyone to make their … Continue reading →

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I did not make this bag

Posted on April 10, 2008 by mariko

I should have blogged about this earlier, but my allergies have me so zonked out that I find I am unable to tackle even the most basic of tasks. Anyway, check out this awesome messenger bag that Splatgirl made me! … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | 8 Comments