So, its ben a while since I’ve updated this blog of mine. I no longer work on Nantucket, I had a vision quest and decided that my life would be better in an environment that suits me better. The island was not made for me, I moved back home to my friends and family, I got the dream internship I was looking for. Life changes fast, and you have to be prepared to deal with the consequences. Before I left the island, I called around to various Chefs trying to secure an internship. Plan accordingly, always be prepared. I was looking for something that was more my style; I like good, simple, honest food. No more art on a plate for me.

So I called my friend, who is Sous Chef at the best restaurant in the Upper Valley, in my opinion. I talked to him about leaving the island and where I wanted to go. He told me to follow my heart, which I was in the process of doing. He called back a few days later, asking me if I was still looking to get off the island, and wanted to know if I would accept an internship where he works, at Carpenter & Main located in Norwich, Vermont.

I jumped at the opportunity, this is the best restaurant I have know. I have worked there before, and they had an opening as a Garde Manger. I said yes, and started packing for the move homeward. I was excited and nervous, my schooling was on the line with this move. Yes, I was moving home, but it came with a price. I received an incomplete for the first part of my internship, and my entire grade will be based off of the rest of my time at Carpenter & Main.