Tag: Jenn Farmer

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Flavors of Autumn

• 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 […]

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Food Fit for a President

• by Chef Jenn Farmer • For some unknown reason my son and I have a fascination with American history, specifically, the presidents.  We both have always enjoyed history, so that is no surprise, but I think our multiple state museum spree has had a lot to do with fueling […]

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Hangover Cures

• 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 […]

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Obstinate to an Agreeable Eater

• 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 […]

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Eating Gluten Free

• 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 […]

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Duck Tacos!

• by Jenn Farmer • It was the best way to spend a misty evening on Nantucket.  I was on the rooftop of the Starlight Theatre and Café.  It was a little surreal, watching the fog roll in, listening to the music and pleasant conversations drift up through the grape […]

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Twist and Turn

• 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 […]

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Patriotic Food

• by Chef Jenn Farmer • A few days ago I was in Boston.  Before I got anywhere near Boylston Street, I began to feel a little overwhelmed by emotions.   I began to think about all the everyday heroes that I know and look up to.  The first to come […]

Big Fish Story
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Big Fish Story

• 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 […]