From the category archives:

Bread

How To Make Real Southern Biscuits

November 21, 2009
Buttermilk Biscuits

I don’t know if I’ll ever make roti with the skill and assurance of Devica.  She’s got years of practice on me.  Biscuits, on the other hand, are an entirely different story.  I could make biscuits in my sleep.  So can you, armed with the right ingredients and a little knowledge.

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Introducing Devica

April 23, 2009
Buss Up Shut

Those of you who know me are probably wondering where Devica is.  Those who don’t know me are wondering who she is.  She’s been on vacation in Florida but she’s back, thankfully.  Devica has been in our lives for almost 11 years now.  She started life with us as Audrey’s nanny, when Audrey was just 10 [...]

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The Best Bread on Tortola

April 19, 2009
Almost Parisian Bread

My favorite new toy is my Cuisinart bread machine.  I’ve been producing some beautiful whole grain bread in the machine and have been extremely pleased with the results.  The toast at our house has definitely taken a turn for the better.  And since the bakery charges about six dollars a loaf for country bread, I’m saving us [...]

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Jamaican Easter Bun

April 11, 2009
Jamaican Easter Bun

Festival started on Virgin Gorda today but we’re having a quiet day at home.  I’m up to my elbows in jerk sauce and downloading reggae on the iPod in preparation for our Easter potluck barbecue tomorrow.  Audrey is in the living room making voodoo dolls (not of me I hope).  All is normal.

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