I used to have this in my profile for a message board. I thought I’d keep it here for posterity, with a few modifications.
Recipe for “gemtiger”:
2 cups intelligence
(It is best to find a variety which specializes is concentrated in trivia and miscellaneous booksmarts with a smattering of a sense of direction.)
1 cup eccentricity
(The author prefers to use Neko brand from imported from Asia. Failing that, the stuff in your local Chinatown will do just as well.)
2 cups of assorted music
(Best if imported from Japan with influences from CORE OF SOUL, Maaya Sakamoto, Maki Yano, Hikaru Utada, and m-floMONKEY MAJIK. Add a splash of Vienna Teng for more authenticity. A dash of francophone tunes from KYO and Les Cowboys Fringants will add a subtle nuance.)
3 tablespoons of laughter
(It should, optimally, leave one breathless. Don’t skimp.)
1/2 cup of assorted talents
(Any brand will do, in any proportion. Artistic ones, however, will result in a product slightly different from pictured.)
Maple syrup to taste
(For that true Canadian flavour. Make sure it’s from Québec.)
One sprig of Domo-kun
(For garnish.)
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Combine intelligence and eccentricity in a bowl. Cream until light and fluffy.
3. Slowly stir in music, mixing well.
4. Add laughter to the mix.
5. Fold in assorted talent.
6. Pour mixture into a lined muffin tin.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until just beginning to turn golden brown.
8. Drizzle with maple syrup.
9. Garnish with Domo-kun.