Monthly Archives: April 2009

Coconut Cake with Buttercream Frosting and Raspberry Sauce

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

Tomorrow is my coworker’s last day at work, as she is moving off the island.  Given my reputation at work as the “baking RD” (hello, I’m the one who baked a gazillion Red Velvet Cupcakes for every floor of the … Continue reading →

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The easiest soft taco…ever

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

Mexican food is one of the things we don’t get very often here, partly because the only Mexican restaurant we like on the island requires driving up to North Shore, a big commitment for us if it’s just for a … Continue reading →

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Japanese Eggplant and Tofu with Peanut Noodles

Posted on April 15, 2009 by

We had family come this past weekend, and when visitors come, P and I immediately check into vacation mode (as if we don’t take enough advantage living on an island already).  We spend all day at the beach, rather than … Continue reading →

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Cilantro-Garlic Corn on the Cob

Posted on April 11, 2009 by

I generally love corn on the cob by itself, whether it’s baked, boiled, or roasted over the barbeque.  But once in awhile, it’s great to “dress it up” a little bit.  Here, I make a cilantro-garlic butter that just melts … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon & Raisin Bread Pudding

Posted on April 4, 2009 by

I’m a bread pudding convert.  For years, I stayed away from it because it just didn’t sound right to me to have soggy bread as a dessert, plus it seemed to have so many unnecessary calories and fat from all … Continue reading →

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