Monthly Archives: November 2007

chocolate chip cookies

Posted on November 29, 2007 by mariko

Every time I decide to shoot for more consistency in blogging, something comes up, and I fail. Of course, it’d probably help if I were actually making something these days. Anyway, I have managed to do a bit of baking. … Continue reading →

Posted in baking | 6 Comments

in case you don’t have enough to cook

Posted on November 21, 2007 by mariko

I have been busy obsessing over the calibration of the oven temperature. It was running a little on the low side, so I adjusted it, and now it’s running too hot, and now I am about to lose my mind. … Continue reading →

Posted in baking | 17 Comments

matcha shiratama

Posted on November 14, 2007 by mariko

We went to a little Japanese sweets cafe in the underground in Osaka somewhere and had this matcha shiratama. I don’t really know how to describe it. The matcha part is kind of gooey, sorta kinda like the thickness of … Continue reading →

Posted in food | 7 Comments

random questions

Posted on November 13, 2007 by mariko

I am supposed to be researching virtual office products but haven’t had much luck. Has anyone out there tried any? Have any suggestions? What we are looking for is a complete solutions package that will provide video and audio conferencing, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 16 Comments

bending the rules

Posted on November 12, 2007 by mariko

I’ve been back not yet a week now, and while I did not suffer from any jetlag, I am suffering from my usual time management issues. The weather has turned pretty icky, so I don’t much feel like doing anything … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | 5 Comments