Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Crosby

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

The Crosby in downtown Santa Ana has a short, but very creative menu served in an edgy, minimalist setting.  (It’s so minimalist that it’s easy to miss the small sign on the door.)  We started with the chef’s choice flatbread – … Continue reading →

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Coconut Ice Cream

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Place one 15 ounce can sweetened cream of coconut (often found in the grocery store in the area for bar mixes) and 3/4 cup milk in a food processor and blend until smooth.  Stir in 1 cup cream and 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Airplane Food Alternative

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Since free airline meals are almost a thing of the past, it is wise to consider bringing your own food.  We have done this for years, not wanting to wait for the cart to creep down the aisle, only to … Continue reading →

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Coconut Cake

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

This spectacular three-layer coconut cake, from Taste of Home magazine, was a time-consuming, but tremendously rewarding kitchen project for Easter.

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