April/May 2008
in this issue...

The Philanthropy of Wendy Schmidt
Using wealth to benefit the world at large and the communities she lives in

Spain's Jorge Ordoñez
A look at Ordoñez vineyard in Malaga, Spain

The Greening of Nantucket
Eco-friendly homes on the island

Toasting Spring
Maria Sinskey’s Menu for a Luscious Repast

Exquisite Cabernets the hallmark of Stags Leap District
A profile of the wines from the eastern edge of Napa Valley


Archives

November/December 2007

Moving Sankaty
After years of planning and months of preparation, Sankaty Light is moved to safer ground.-

An Author's Key West
Leslie Linsley recounts her experiences in the only subtropical city in the continental United States-

In the Garden
Designing with Stone-

Deck the Halls
Twelve ways to spread holiday cheer -

Closing Congdon's Pharmacy
The end of a Norman Rockwell era-

Holiday Food
Side dishes and desserts that tell the story-

Sweet Treats from Grandma’s Kitchen
Old Fashioned Sea Salt Caramels and more.-

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Create Your Own Cranberry Wreath
Create your own Jarred Coffin House Cranberry Wreath.-

September/October 2007

Salt Meadow Antiques
Meet Tony and Tom Mello, the father/son owners of Salt Meadow Antiques-

Christine Sanford
One of the island’s premier abstract painters-

Old Siasconset Golf Course
A step back in time -

Growing a Champion Pumpkin
The competitive sport of giant-pumpkin growing, alive and well and thriving on Nantucket -

Briar Patch
Touring a gorgeous Quidnet home -

20 Years of Open-House
Recipes celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Nantucket Open-House Cookbook.”-

August 2007

Indian Summer
The revival of a storied sailboat-

Louis Guarnaccia
Portrait of an artist-

State of the Elms
The comeback of the magnificent American Elm -

Marian Morash’s August Abundance
The chef and author's adventures in gardening -

The Chanticleer
Revival of a Sconset Icon-

July 2007

Best of Nantucket
As chosen by readers of Nantucket's newspaper, The Inquirer and Mirror-

Nantucket's Community Garden
Communal farming near Cisco Beach-

Nancy Chase: Scrimshander
A Grand Dame in the world of scrimshaw -

Old Meets New on Milk Street
Renovations of 200-year-old classic of architecture-

Rev. Ted's Excellent Adventures in Blueberrying
Retired minister Ted Anderson's life with blueberries-

Brant Point Grill
Fine dining at the White Elephant resort-

June 2007

Sign Language
The artful carvings of Paul McCarthy-

The Azores
Green and lush volcanic islands with connections to Nantucket’s whaling and cultural history-

Scotch Broom
The good, the bad and the lovely-

Will Conroy
Education of a screenwriter-

When Guests come for the Weekend
Performing the job of a good host is a task fraught with many implications-

Living Green

New, chic, eco-friendly home products are hitting the market -

April/May 2007

A Life on the Water: Sheila Lucey
Coast Guard Station Brant Point Senior Chief retires-

Amelia Island
A "southern Nantucket" in the northeast of Florida -

Growing & Showing Blue Ribbon Daffodils
Nantucket's annual Daffodil Show -

A Passion for Pizza
Pi finds a home of its own-

Seasonal Kitchen
Four chefs pack their favorite picnics-

Recipes

Favorite picnic recipes -

November/December 2006

Saving Sankaty Light
Erosion threatens the 70-foot-tall lighthouse-

Inside the Sconset Trust
Protecting and preserving the charm of Sconset Village-

A Prize Worth Protecting
Conservation at Eel Point-

Anna Lynn Bender
Creator of one-of-a-kind, hand-woven Swedish rugs-

An Irish Dinner with Friends
Irish Dinner Recipes-

In the Garden: Hollies
Hollies Brighten a Winter Garden -

September/October 2006

Michael Kane’s Magnum Opus
A lightship basket masterpiece

The Little Theatre That Could
Theatre Workshop turns 50

Barbara Toole
Creator of custom-made, clay dishware

Cocktails at Westmoor with Peter Wallace
A visit to Westmoor’s clubhouse

Wild Things: Beach Plums
Beach plums and their jelly

August 2006

Best of Nantucket
The list of winners for 2006.

Portrait of an Artist: Sherre Wilson Rae
Description of story here

Whatever Happened to the Pacific Club?
Description of story here

Sanctuary in Madaket
Description of story here

Restaurant Review
Slip 14

In Search of the Perfect Tomato
Description of story here

Tomatoes: Star of the Summer Table
This month's recipes

July 2006

Barbara Capizzo
A reputation of the kind enjoyed by Barbara Capizzo takes years to build.

Andrea Doria
The story of the Italian luxury liner that sank 53 miles southeast of Nantucket

Hydrangeas
Propogating hydrangeas at Moors End Farm

Restaurant Review
Toppers at the Wauwinet

Color & Light in Shimmo
Capturing the spirit of Nantucket in Interior Design

Susie Boardman
Stitches in time

Salad Nicoise
This month's recipe

A Moment in Time
The sinking of the Andrea Doria as told in Nantucket's newspaper.

Day Trip
The best of Nantucket: Biking, Hiking and Picnicking.

Five Great Tastes of Summer
Our favorites to pack in your snack bag.

Great Wines with Summer Salads
Harmonizing flavors with your favorite salads.

May/June 2006

Angela & Seth Raynor
Behind the fabulous food of The Pearl and The Boarding House

Nowhere Like Napa
Rob & Maria Sinsky on Great Food, Gorgeous Wine

Point Reyes Gems
Artisinal Cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery

Restaurant Roundup
and the ALL NEW Dining Guide

Donna Elle
Inspiration from a seaside life

The Earthquake Trail
One hundred years after San Francisco’s great quake

Old World Herbs for the Kitchen Garden
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme

Spring Lamb
with a recipe for Mushroom-stuffed Lamb Shoulder