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...
Craft 9 makes a tasty landing
Shivers went up my spine as I stepped out of my vehicle onto Main Street in Vineyard Haven. The cold left me no choice but to accept winter is upon us. Season change doesn’t...
Butternut Squash Burritos
OK, I admit it. I don’t love to cook. If I were a single person, I’d probably eat cereal for dinner a few nights a week. OK, fine, I do eat cereal for dinner...
The Little House Cafe’s big flavor
I woke up a little late, so it seemed likely that lunch was going to be my first meal. Once again, I grabbed my planner and glanced through the tasks I had written down....
Eating well at M.V. Hospital
How does smoked salmon or tofu with fresh mango, tomato, avocado, a side of broccoli, and a salad with shaved red onion, red and white quinoa over mesclun, with honey citrus balsamic vinaigrette and...
Not your mother’s wild rice
Some recipes you know are keepers the minute you take that first mouthful. This one has a glorious mixture of flavors that work perfectly together. What’s remarkable is that despite a rather long list...
In the Kitchen with Annie Foley
Annie Foley is a familiar name among the Island community. She’s been in the food business for quite a spell. Even as a child her North Star was food. “My dad would hand me...
Nat’s Nook
Gripping the hood of my raincoat, I hauled down Main Street to Nat’s Nook. It was a relentlessly rainy day. Probably the third of five in a row. The day before, the bullying wind...
Model Deli is a model of deliciousness
Sun peaking through morning clouds, slight chill creeping, bronze leaves getting closer. The smell of fall is faint, but by lunchtime it’ll be a tease of a summer day. My wife and I chose...
Wild edibles with Kristina Hook
There’s a whole world of edibles right at our doorstep, just waiting for us to forage and enjoy if we know what to look for.
I learned this by attending the Lunch Lecture at the...
Food is ministry
Chef Ting is a visionary for whom food, community, and connection are essential ingredients.
Cooking was a passion from childhood on. “I was 7 when I had my first dinner party. But it was quickly...
Brussels sprouts surprise
This recipe typically surprises people when you tell them what you’re cooking. It’s super-easy, and makes a great side dish, or even an hors d'oeuvre served in ramekins with small forks or demitasse spoons.
Preparing...
A good and sweet year
According to the Jewish calendar, the holy day of Rosh Hashanah, marking the start of the New Year, begins at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Jews often wish each other “Shana tova u'metukah” (“A...
In the Kitchen with Chef Kevin Murphy
Lord have mercy. Those exact words came out of my mouth after tasting a meal prepared by Chef Kevin Murphy. Murphy works his culinary magic at the Edgartown Yacht Club. Originally from New Hampshire,...
Vegan with a cause
This summer I noticed the vegan food truck sign beside the local mini-golf course, and brought a West Coast guest with me to give it a try. The transformed parking lot behind Cove Mini...
Chicken Coxinhas, burgers, and more
It’s been about eight years since my last visit to The Square Rigger — a beloved Edgartown staple for locals and visitors alike. Nestled in the Edgartown Triangle, this restaurant has come under new...
Sweet tooth heaven
If you have a sweet tooth, Murdick’s Fudge is one of the Vineyard’s best-loved treats. Depending on demand, they make anywhere from 180 to 1,200 pounds of fudge each day.
The Murdicks actually migrated here...