Paul W. Bagnall
Screen time
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Center saw attendance go up slightly in March, with an uptick of people going to the Film Center when Island...
Something savory on the menu
Christmas dinner was a bit smaller this year, but that doesn’t mean you cannot go all out with helping prepare a fantastic side for...
A toast for the holidays
In preparation for going back to visiting Island bars, I have been going through many different mixed drinks to try out during quarantine. I...
Let them eat pumpkin cake!
When quarantine started, I occupied my time cooking more meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This year's Thanksgiving has many firsts, and I decided...
Chappy’s plan to prevent tick-borne illness
COVID-19 has overshadowed many health conversations this year, including tick-borne illnesses on Martha’s Vineyard, which are still a big problem, and have been getting...
Learn as you go
Growing food requires patience and dedication; my goal was to use the snap peas I planted back in April in a fried rice recipe.
I...
Cooking with what’s available
This summer has been different; instead of eating out at my favorite restaurants, I have been taking the opportunity to cook more meals at...
Satisfy your sweet tooth
When I went to Vermont for a little vacation, I looked up some healthy dessert recipes to try out over the summer. These days...
Savory puff pastries for when you feel like baking
Staying at home more often has made me think about how to use ingredients for baking and cooking using the same methods to make...
Tart smart
Getting dessert recipes right is challenging and depends on what dessert you’re making. For me, trying out egg tarts for the first time was...
Giveback takeout
Last Wednesday a steady stream of locals filed into the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School cafeteria to pick up a $10 meal during the...
Leftovers to the rescue
Last week I was looking through my fridge for something to cook for lunch. I spied the leftover noodles, and decided to make a...
Tips from a pro
Growing up on Martha’s Vineyard, I’ve gotten to experience all kinds of seafood dishes, and the unique savory dishes offered by the Brazilian community.
One...
Express yourself
Last Saturday, the fifth collage workshop, Collage with Meaning, took place at Pathways for the Arts Gathering Space. Participants created collages on foamcore boards...
Let the batter sit a bit
A few weeks ago, I signed up for an account at allrecipes.com for inspiration on trying new dishes. One of the first notifications I...
French rice salad for when you’re on the go
Perhaps one of the most straightforward and flexible recipes I have tried is rice salad. Hot or cold, oil or vinaigrette, veggies or meat...
Fearless Fashion Show reveals Island chic
Music poured out of the speakers at the Vineyard Arts Project as the models walked between the rows of chairs to present the latest...
‘Its voice is its whistle’
Updated Sept. 26
When Steamship Authority (SSA) steamboats leave port on Martha’s Vineyard, the sound of the whistle echoes across the harbor with the voices...
When the grilling’s easy
My interest in grilling started when I was living with my older sister and brother-in-law in Vermont a couple of years ago. Most days...
Shepherd’s pie, seafood-style
On June 10, I went into Schooner Landing restaurant in Newcastle, Maine, with my father, and decided to get the lobster pie off the...