National Chili Day

National Chili Day

National Chili Day is this Thursday and this got us thinking about all the merits of making a big ole batch of homemade Chili. Think of making homemade chili as a gift that you give both your current and future self. The act can be as drawn out...

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Sourdough Ciabatta

Sourdough Ciabatta

One step above a no-knead bread recipe, this Ciabatta bread is so forgiving and tasty, it’s a joy to make. You don’t have to use starter but if you do skip it, make sure to let the dough rest overnight in the fridge. I sometimes sub...

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Sunny & 70 in November

Sunny & 70 in November

Sunny and 70 degrees in November? I have been warned in the past that one can never really know what to expect from Mother Nature here on Nantucket but correct me if I am wrong: that was a wild card. Having been raised in Florida, I thought this...

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

“Welcome to the Farmily”, are the first words Laura Steele, Bartlett’s HR Manager, says when officially welcoming a new staff member. For those who haven’t had the pleasure of working on the Farm, the term “Farmily” represents the staff but more...

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Cranberry Oat Crumble

Cranberry Oat Crumble

“Cobbler, Crisp, Slump and Grunt or Pie. Any type of fruit filled crusty dessert makes me happy. What I love most about this recipe is the addition of Oats. Leftovers (if any!) make a great breakfast! A sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a...

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Butter Boards- Deja Vu?

Butter Boards- Deja Vu?

I love that butter boards are trending. Been making them for years, inspired by Joshua McFadden, author of Six Seasons Cookbook…one of my favorites! Always start with a good, high quality butter and Kerrygold is at the top of my list. Adding a...

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Great Greens…Simply

Great Greens…Simply

It’s not unusual for my husband to look at the salad that I’m making for dinner and ask if we’re having company. My version of a dinner salad is enough for a dinner party. As the nightly temperatures begin to drop, I turn from crunchy, quenching...

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