Rock Your Palate

Coconut Cake has a long lineage in our house. This recipe has been tested many times in my kitchen and I believe I have captured the sweet taste of coconut in a really moist cake complemented by a Mascarpone cheese custard like frosting. I added clove to subtly give a warm, sweet and aromatic taste that evokes the tropics.

Thinking of buying Organic Products? Know the facts! In 2002 the USDA approved four categories of organic food labels and they are based on the level of organic ingredients in that food. Pick up an Organic product and if you will see the Organic Seal it is either 100% organic in content or 95% organic [...]

A warm popover or a piece of Yorkshire pudding is a delicious companion to a huge hunk of prime rib of beef. I have a couple of secrets to share to make fail-proof puffed high, golden brown popovers.

My heart belongs in New England but this choice for sweetener needs no defending, look closely among all the imitation syrups at your favorite food store because it must be pure maple syrup and must be from New Hampshire or Vermont. Pure Maple Sugar is less in calories than honey and white sugar and contains [...]

Recipe serves 8 Crust 3 Cups of cinnamon graham crackers 12 Tbsp melted butter, cooled Filling 24 oz cream cheese, sofetened 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs, separated into beaten yolks & whipped egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt Topping [...]