Palm Beach Cheese Puffs

One of the most delicous and delightful tastes I've discovered living in Palm Beach for the past year and a half: The appetizer affectionately known as Palm Beach Cheese Puffs!

Seriously! These little dollar coin-sized toasts topped with a magical mixture of cheese and who knows what else is one of the most delicious things I have ever "appetized." Is that a word? Probably not.

The taste is strong yet smooth, toasty and warm, savory and rich! and as far as I know, you can only get them in the Palm Beaches...so come on down and we'll get some!

Before

After (After that is a plate with crumbs)

13 Year Ice Cream Cake

Well, my daughter just turned 13 and I know she loves ice cream cakes. She let me know "especially ones from DQ!" I couldn't just let that lie...let DQ show me up. This cake was 13 years in the making.

I spent an hour on Pinterest looking for inspiration and found some inspiring ice cream concoctions. You can look here if you want to see my "yummy" board.

In then end, though, I winged it! I thought you might enjoy checking out the process. First, I knew it needed to be peanut butter and caramel for the feature flavors.

Crust (I love how this turned out...a bit soft...even when frozen...easy to eat that way.)
2 Cups mini oreos
1/4 Cup peanut butter
1/3 stick of butter, chilled
Add Oreos to a food processor and turn to crumbs. Add 1/4 Cup peanut butter and chilled butter and process until combined. It will be fairly soft. Throw it in a spring form pan that you've sprayed with a bit of food release such as Pam.

Layer 1

Add 1/2 Quart of Dulce de Leche ice cream or similar flavor to the cake. I like to use a rectangular ice cream and "slice" it with my spade to get thin pieces to add to the layers.
Chop 30 small caramel filled chocolates and add to the cake.

Freeze for 2 hours

Layer 2
Add 1/2 Quart vanilla ice cream.
Add peanut butter onto top (I used a no-stir, natural peanut butter that was at room temperature).

Spread the peanut butter. It may mix with the ice cream, which is ok...

Chop 25 small peanut butter cups and add them to layer.

Freeze for 2 hours

Layer 3
Add the final layer of vanilla ice cream and pour caramel sauce on top.
Freeze for 2 hours or more.

Before you serve it, remove from the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Place the cake on a serving plate and take off the spring form side. Depending on how thick the caramel is, it will run down the sides...yummy.

Cover with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel. ENJOY! We sure did!!!

Ingredients
2 Cups mini oreos
1/2 Cup peanut butter
1/3 stick of butter, chilled
1/2 Quart of Dolce de Leche ice cream
1 Quart vanilla ice cream
30 small caramel filled chocolates
25 small peanut butter cups
Small jar of caramel sauce
Whipped Cream 

West Palm Green Market

Now that "the Season" has officially started in the Palm Beaches, some fun events are coming back to the community. One such event is the West Palm Beach Green Market which you can find right here.

We had family in town this weekend, so we all made our way over for a couple of hours of fun. Check out some of what you'll find there.

Plenty of shady seating for having a snack or lunch.

Many four-legged furries enjoyed the day

It was a feast for the eyes...with colorful hydrangeas, roses, potted plants, orchids and more.

Gorgeous blooms from Flowers to Go

Brilliant specimens from R&R Orchids

A feast for the palate, including delicacies such as teas, spices, baked goods, Cuban food, fresh lemonade, vegetables, guacamole, and so much more.

Such a beautiful display at Organic Teas & Spices

Colorful, thick honey from The World's Finest Raw Honey company. So beautiful!

Mouth-watering sweets from Lorene's Loving Oven

"Eating the rainbow" (fruits and vegetables from all the colors of the rainbow)
has never been easier with D & D Family Farms

Parking can be a little challenging so riding one of these to the market is a great, green idea.

 Dates open: Now through April 14, 2012

Hours: 8am to 1pm

at 101 South Flagler Drive

Until next time, Eli