News and Events for Nantucket Island
by Leah Mojer The history of culinary tradition would be lost without books. Within the pages of so many, there are countless treasured recipes, memoirs, lectures, rules, mother sauces. The written word is our best window into the world of food, whether it be Escoffier’s Ma Cuisine or simply a […]
• by Chef Jenn Farmer • Autumn is my favorite time of year, especially on Nantucket. I cannot think of anything I dislike about this time of year, except maybe the fact that winter is on the way. The leaves changing color and the smell of nature on the crisp […]
• by Chef Jenn Farmer • A couple years ago, I wrote an article about overly abundant zucchini in the garden and a series of recipes and ideas to help gardeners and chefs utilize as much as possible. So, in the spirit of that article, I have a story for […]
• by Chef Jenn Farmer • I recently stumbled upon some old recipes I picked up as a teenager when traveling in New Orleans and through several southern states. One recipe was pretty beat up, caught my eye and for obvious reason. It was for “Old Sober” or Yak a […]
• by Jenn Farmer • Walking in the garden today was one of the loveliest experiences of the summer. I cannot think of a more wonderful thing than eating veggies straight from the garden after a quick rinse. Right now the garden is bursting with ripe, healthy goodness. The smell […]
• by Chef Jenn Farmer • What the heck does gluten free mean? Why are so many people beginning to eat gluten free? Sadly the Wikipedia answer is vague. Some people are actually allergic to the protein gluten that is found in wheat, rye, and barley. Oats are often on […]
• by Chef Jenn Farmer • On Saturday I was cruising down the field, feeling like an Evil Knievel daredevil. I had just swiped my son’s new motorbike from him, and I was following the “wisdom” of a bumper sticker I had read… RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT. So […]
• by Chef Jenn Farmer • My son and I were doing our usual stroll around town last weekend, when we came across an impressive catch of bluefish and striped bass on the docks by a charter boat. My son was fixated with the fish. They were lovely, anyone would […]
• by Jenn Farmer • No matter how great or fastidious a chef is, they have had some recipes that were not hits. Usually the inspiration happens over a couple of pints or after having some ethereal food experience. No matter how they arrive there, they either come up with […]
• by Jenn Farmer • Spring Restaurant Week on Nantucket starts Monday June 3, and it’s a great opportunity to journey out and seek new foods, and new venues. So plan a date night, get the dog a sitter, call some friends, take out the family, or just relax and […]
