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 […]
Island Cooking
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 […]
