~ 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 […]
Nantucket Entertaining
Pairing Wine with Films
~ by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits ~ Wine has played an integral part in numerous hit films. Whether it is a story that revolves around life in a vineyard, as part of a romantic comedy of wine drinkers. or a […]
Tips for Having a Sparkling Good Time
by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits Even if you’re not much of a sparkling wine drinker, there are some special occasions that call for more than just the usual libations of a Dark & Stormy or Nantucket Mule. There’s no better […]
Cellar Stocked: How to Protect Your Wine Investment
~ by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits ~ Your ‘Castle in the Sand’ on Nantucket is finally renovated after many months of patience and last minute fire drills to meet your deadline. As if you weren’t stressed enough about getting the […]
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 […]
Sipping & Sailing: A Beginner’s Guide
~ by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator,Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits ~ While there is a comprehensive (and somewhat exhausting) list of technical tasting terms that can be used to describe wines, these can be overwhelming to a beginner who just wants to enjoy the social aspects […]
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, […]
Tips for a Winning Tailgate Picnic
~ by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits ~ Visitors and summer residents coming to the island for a weekend getaway are jubilant to the prospects of warm sunshine and calm winds. The 42nd Annual Daffodil Weekend, sponsored by the Nantucket Island […]
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 […]
A Quick Guide to Knowing Your Holiday Bubbles
~ by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits ~ Bubbles, bubbles everywhere and there is plenty for you to drink! According to the calendar, it’s time to ramp up for some of the best holidays celebrated here on Nantucket. And what reads […]