~ by Jessica Taryn Daub ~ ‘Tis the season for outdoor eating. Fire up the grill and celebrate our Independence Day with these takes on some classics. An All-American red potato salad with bacon and chives pairs perfectly with the BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches with homemade sauce. Cool down and […]
Island Cooking
Time to Go Fish!
~ by Chef Jessica Taryn Daub ~ After a long day of fishing, or after a long day at work and then a quick trip to the seafood market, the last thing you want is a complicated recipe to prepare your fresh codfish. Here is a trio of tried-and-true recipes for […]
Recipes To Pair with Wine
~ by Jessica Taryn Daub ~ Now in it’s 20th year, the Nantucket Wine Festival started by Denis Toner has evolved from a one-day tasting to a 5-day event that celebrates both wine and food. With tickets to the many Wine Fest events ranging from $50 to $2,975 per person, […]
Daffodil Fest Picnic Food
This year there are two picnics to choose from during Daffodil Festival Saturday, April 30. The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce (the brains and the brawn behind Nantucket Daffodil Festival Weekend), is hosting a Family Beach Picnic at Children’s Beach in addition to the famous ‘Sconset Tailgate Picnic. Both start […]
Holiday Recipes
It’s never too early to start planning your holiday feasts, whether it be for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Years, this is the time of year when you want to present a memorable spread. Judi Hill has collaborated with Chef Pamela A. McKinstry to reprint her classic Nantucket […]
Crash Course on Cranberry Cocktails
by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Epernay Wine & Spirits The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and you want to know how to recreate fall flavors into an adult libation. Here on Nantucket, look no further than the local cranberry bogs for inspiration. […]
Cider Revolution
~ by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Epernay Wine & Spirits ~ The leaves are starting to fall, the kids are back in school, and it’s time to enjoy the next couple of weeks on Nantucket that will lead us into an Indian Summer. This […]