Tag: Jenn Farmer

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Local Oysters

• by Chef Jenn Farmer • Recently I went on an excursion to find some fish for a dinner party where I would be cooking.  It was going to be an interesting group, and I wanted it to be special.  Instantly I thought of oysters, since to me they convey […]

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Basic & Delicious

• by Jenn Farmer • Sometimes the simple things end up being more elegant than ever anticipated.  I was at a loss for dinner ideas one night recently, and people were already invited over.  I had a lot to work with, but sometimes inspiration is lacking.  At first I contemplated […]

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Greatest Hits & Misses

• 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 […]

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An Adventurous Week for Foodies

• 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 […]

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Eat Local, Think Exotic

• by Jenn Farmer • I am a big supporter of eating locally produced foods when possible, but I enjoy exotic dishes prepared with exotic ingredients.  I also understand that locally grown food has better flavor, texture, and potentially more vitamins, and I want to support our local farms and […]

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Bubble Bread

by Chef Jenn Farmer After a summer long boycott on turning the oven on, the temperatures have dropped. The ban has been lifted and the baking commenced. This coincidentally coincided with my son having an extra day off school, so I decided to take the opportunity (and like a responsible […]