Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe Cape Cod has a large Portuguese population. Most of the Portuguese immigrants came to America in the early years of the twentieth century and brought this Portuguese Sweet Bread recipe with them. Because most of them were farmers or fishermen by trade, Cape Cod was the ideal location to settle. The …
Read MoreBy Mary Moran Photos by Pat O’Connell The Sandwich Glass Museum, located in Cape Cod’s oldest town, showcases, Sandwich’s rich history. The museum focuses primarily on the glass industry and the major impact it had on Cape Cod and its residents. The museum is home to numerous period-piece glass exhibits and it is ever-changing. Special …
Read MoreCape Cod Museum Trail: 1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum By Chelsea Corson Reverend Josiah Dennis, was the first minister of the Congregational Church of the East Precinct in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Dennis was hired in 1727 and served for 36 years while calling, the manse his home. The town of Dennis was named in the Reverend’s …
Read MoreWild Blueberry Soup Recipe Marjorie Drucker created this recipe. Marjorie and her husband Paul own the New England Soup Factory restaurants in Boston. When I read about her series of chilled soups, I just had to blend them into our fruit course offerings at the Palmer House Inn. They are smooth, refreshing and so nutritious …
Read MoreBy Chelsea Colson | Photos by Pat O’Connell One of Falmouth’s most treasured historical sites, Highfield Hall and Gardens is one of Cape Cod’s most visited sites. The Hall and Gardens is a center of cultural and community life in Falmouth. Highfield has welcomed over 125,000 visitors since opening in 2006 after 5 years of …
Read MoreCape Cod Museum Trail: Cotuit Center for the Arts By Chelsea Colson | Photos by Pat O’Connell An often overlooked Cotuit gem on the Cape Cod Museum Trail is the Cotuit Center for the Arts (CCA), provides a variety of entertainment spanning from an art gallery, theatre, music performances, and a variety of events. The …
Read MoreCape Cod Craftsmen: Saltwater Woodworks By Chelsea Corson | Photos by Pat O’Connell Saltwater Woodworks’ mission statement is: “To provide the highest quality handcrafted products that will exceed your expectations.” Their field of expertise includes fine cabinetry, window framing, flooring, furniture and artwork inspired by reclaimed wood. They also do built-ins and heirloom repairs. The craftsmanship …
Read MoreMimi’s Coconutty Raisin Banana Muffin Recipe This wonderful recipe was given to us by Mimi Marchant. Mimi works at Osteria la Civetta. Osteria is one of our favorite eateries. Over the years that we have been in Falmouth we have become friends. Mimi is from an old Cape Cod family and she enjoys telling us …
Read MoreOur Favorite Gingerbread Pancake Recipe This Gingerbread pancake recipe is one of our favorites at the Inn. It’s easy to prepare and an excellent choice if you are serving a large group at home. Serves 4 to 6. Ingredients 2 Cups all-purpose flour 1 Tsp ground ginger 1/2 Tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 Tsp ground cloves …
Read MoreBy Pat O’Connell Photography By Pat O’Connell There are many locations on the Palmer House Inn’s property where I enjoy spending time, however, without a doubt, our herb garden is my favorite. When we first bought the inn the basic design of the garden had been laid out. There were eight four by four foot …
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