by Chef Jenn Farmer Since before Roman times there have been feasts. Ever since there have been appetizers. Yep, the appetizer’s history seems to begin in the first century in Rome as part of their famous multi-course feasts. I guess at some point someone realized that sometimes it is possible […]
Island Cooking
Fish on the BBQ
by Chef Jenn Farmer Recently a dear friend showed up on a surprise visit. I had not seen him in more than six years and was overwhelmed and a little shocked to see him. He was one of my favorite people to hang out with when he lived on Nantucket. […]
Luncheon for the Ladies
by Chef Jenn Farmer Recently I was at a friend’s house, and he was watching one of those food network shows. I don’t watch T.V. so I got sucked in immediately. I am not going to report on which show or host, but the young lady cooking was actually pretty […]
Summery Adult Snacks
by Chef Jenn Farmer I love feeding people, but it is getting more and more challenging for me. There was a time when my son would eat, (or at least try) everything and anything put in front of him. I swelled with pride at the thought that my child was […]
Humiliation and Refreshment
by Chef Jenn Farmer To escape the summer heat, a dear friend and I went on a soul searching walk on the beaches of ‘Sconset recently. We wandered for a while, watching the birds run along the shore scavenging snacks from the surf and watching a languid seal or two […]
Old Friends, New Recipes
by Chef Jenn Farmer This week I have spent a lot of time with old friends, and making some new ones. The sunshine and beach have been glorious, and even work has been great. The only complaint is that I have too little time to myself, and less to do […]
Hayrides & Pie
by Chef Jenn Farmer The fourth of July holds a lot of nostalgia for me. As a child it was one of the best days in the world. It was a time to be social, see people, eat great food, and see big fireworks. I vividly remember eating contests on […]
Sunshine Dance
by Chef Jenn Farmer Lately I have been on a tropical foods kick. I love our local cuisine, and since we are on an island with a maritime history, the local food has long been influenced by exotic flavors from other locales. Whether it is Asian or Caribbean it has […]
Behind the Bar
by Chef Jenn Farmer I stepped out of my element recently and did a little guest bartending at a friend’s pub (I am a chef by trade, so it is a bit different). Since it has been at least 5 years since I stepped behind a bar, and much longer […]
Best Island
by Chef Jenn Farmer This morning I took a ferry ride to Hyannis, and it reminded me how much I love Nantucket. Don’t get me wrong, Hyannis has its positive qualities, but in the summer, I can think of few places I like better than here. It was fun seeing […]
