Cupcake Charlie’s for Cupcakes on Cape Cod “Life is short… Eat a cupcake.” Written by Chelsea | Photos by Pat O’Connell We couldn’t agree more with Cupcake Charlie’s store motto. Why not enjoy the sweeter things in life? From Real Estate to Gourmet Cupcakes on Cape Cod, the franchise founders are self-taught bakers who bonded …
Read MoreWhydah Pirate Museum By Patricia L. O’Connell The Whydah Pirate Museum is located in West Yarmouth, on Cape Cod. The museum is about an hour’s drive from the Palmer House Inn and is a new, fully interactive Pirate Museum filled with real pirate artifacts and treasure from the pirate Samuel “Black Sam” Bellamy’s flagship the …
Read MoreCape Cod Beach Review: Falmouth Residents Boast That We have the Warmest Water on the Cape Our warm ocean water is attributed to our location and its close proximity to the warm waters of the gulf stream. The town of Falmouth is a peninsula on a peninsula and has sixty-eight miles of coast line, therefore, …
Read MorePat O’Connell’s Irish Oatmeal Cookies Because these cookies are in such high demand we serve them almost exclusively during the summer months. When we first took over the Palmer House Inn, many years ago, our goal was to please our guest’s every sense. Soft luxuriously scented sheets, elegant music, lovely furnishings, delicious breakfasts & afternoon …
Read MoreThis recipe came to us from our cook, Colleen. The scones are light, not too sweet and delicious. Makes 12 scones. Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees Ginger Scones Recipe Ingredients: 3 cups of flour 2 Tablespoons of baking powder 1/3 cup of sugar 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 stick of room temperature butter 3/4 cups of …
Read MoreAmazing Pie Crust Recipe Recipe is for two 9″ single crust pies. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shortening 5 tablespoons cold water Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowel sift together flour and salt. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender. Continue working …
Read MorePumpkin Pancakes Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 eggs 4 egg whites 3 tablespoons melted butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend olive oil cooking spray whipped butter Directions: In …
Read MoreThis spring I was introduced to the new concept of the “She Shed” by Patti Keating a horticulturist from Cape Cod Community College. Patti came to help me with our Falmouth Village Spring Garden Tour. After talking with her, I decided that the Palmer House Inn should have its own version of the She Shed. …
Read MoreHyannis Harbor Light By Mary Moran Hyannis, a village in the town of Barnstable and the highest populated area on Cape Cod, was once a busy and successful port for both fishing and trade in the 1800’s. It is located in what is called the Mid Cape area. With maritime traffic increasing, the need for a navigational …
Read MoreHot Mulled Buttery Cider Recipe Serves six. Ingredients 1/2 Cup brown sugar Juice from 1 orange Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 Gallon apple cider 4 Whole cloves 2 Cinnamon sticks 1 Tsp whole allspice 3 Tbls butter Directions for Mulled Buttery Cider Recipe In a large saucepan heat sugar and juices until syrupy. Add cider, …
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