Quite the bite at Quitsa Kitchen
My wife and I have been very excited to try the new bites at Quitsa Kitchen — it’s been on our list for weeks — and we finally found the time to visit. First...
Passover celebration
Passover has always been my favorite Jewish holiday, because it is a time when family and friends gather to enjoy a special meal after we recount the story of our ancestors’ victory over the...
Joan Nathan’s Passover Chocolate Almond Cake
I couldn’t wait to try the Passover Chocolate Almond Cake from Joan Nathan’s new children’s cookbook, “A Sweet Year: Jewish Celebrations and Festive Recipes for Kids and Their Families.” When I bake desserts for...
Festive recipes for young families
As a child, I would perch the small, squat, black-and-white television on the kitchen counter and watch Julia Child as I made endless batches of sugar jam cookies with whatever ingredients I could scrounge...
7 am at 7a Foods
When it comes to living in Aquinnah, there are definitely some perks. One is how close we are to 7a. Sometimes when people hear where I live, they say, “Oh, so you must get...
Why corned beef?
With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, I want to share a recipe for corned beef that is made in the oven, instead of boiled with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots.
I was curious about why this...
Dine: The Food Truck
On another brisk morning, I find myself thankful for heated seats. Oh, technology! I am driving a bit faster than usual. It’s 6:55 am, and I am worried I might arrive late to work....
For the love of bread
“Bread and bread baking has been a constant in my life,” says the Vineyard Baker, Theresa (Teri) Culletto. “I have fond memories of aromas in my grandmother’s kitchen, sitting on the red vinyl kitchen...
Alchemy Bistro and Bar
Entering Alchemy Bistro and Bar on a dark winter night, you are greeted by the warmth of the interior, with its twinkling lights and garlands of pine wreaths. I have been there many times,...
In the Kitchen with Gail Arnold
For our latest “In the Kitchen with” article, I met with talented Chef Gail Arnold at her lovely home, which has a killer view of the ocean. Arnold has been working professionally since she...
Fire cider: Natural remedies
Shortly after I moved to the Island, I met Laurisa Rich, who was orchestrating a beautiful winter solstice celebration. Rich is a former sailor, preschool teacher, and lifelong student of using herbs and food...
The Newes from America
Winter sports have started here on Martha’s Vineyard, and life gets a little busier for me this time of year as a travel basketball coach. My wife is in Florida visiting family for the...
Norah Van Riper on historical food
Norah Van Riper is a passionate historical interpreter who loves helping others grasp what life was like in the past. You can experience her insightful and always amusing take on history in her program...
Joan Nathan: ‘My Life in Recipes’
Joan Nathan’s new book, “My Life in Recipes,” is part memoir and part cookbook. It is also a travelogue of the fascinating places she has visited and the people she has met.
Nathan writes evocatively...
Holiday takeout
There’s good news if you’re reeling from the thought of having to prepare yet another special holiday meal when we’re still digesting Thanksgiving. There are a handful of Island eateries offering mouthwatering delicacies for...
Scrumptious collaboration
Charlie Granquist is all things culinary when it comes to Slough Farm. As culinary director, his job really runs the gamut. Slough Farm’s three-part mission covers food inequity, regenerative agriculture, and education. It is...
Rockfish rocks
Recently, my husband Eric and I went to Rockfish in Edgartown for dinner. About halfway there, I realized I was wearing my slippers. Whoops. Oh well. Assuming no one would pay attention to my...
Holiday table toppers
What’s on your holiday table? We sent out one of our secret shoppers around the Island to scope out some decorations, food, and holiday-themed table toppers to help you build the perfect holiday experience.
Two Takes Latkes
Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah by eating foods cooked in oil, including potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly doughnuts (sufganiyot). We celebrate the miracle of the oil that burned for eight nights instead of...
Great M.V. Bake-Off supports community services
The Great Martha’s Vineyard Bake-Off is a special event where participants can share the joy of locally baked treats to support Island nonprofits and those who feel vulnerable as a result of political division...