Martha’s Vineyard has a story to tell.
Some of it can be accessed through its history, famous fans, and stunning scenery. But the best way to explore these 87 square miles is through food. As a washashore who happens to share a name with this spectacular place, I’m hoping to uncover its culinary narrative.
Join me as I get to know the island's delicacies - both land and sea - as well as the passionate people who harvest them! This blog will explore their processes and inspirations. Come and enjoy making something delicious and sustainable!
Chicken: (Au) Naturel
If you want to see the sun, go to Goldie’s. Grinning and serene, the solar disk adorning Goldie’s Rotisserie truck…
The Burger Bunch
It’s the kind of night where I remember I live in New England. My breath materializes…
Sitcoms & Sips
If the holiday season were a marathon, this week would be the final .2 stretch, the Heartbreak Hill. Your legs, once fresh at the starting line of the Macy’s…
All Aboard: A Swimming Pig Guide to Charcuterie
Whether your holiday plans consist of large gatherings or “007 Days of Christmas” movie marathons, food is likely…
Hygge on the Vineyard
I love it when Nordic trends permeate our culture. Edible guides to pickling herring and crafting cardamom…
The Gravity of an Egg Roll
“When you plant a sunflower in a new area,” Anh Ho begins, pointing to the robust plants in his West Tisbury garden….
Homecoming
I’m missing my college’s homecoming this year. As many of my former classmates gather in central Pennsylvania…
A Stubborn Kind of Pie
With sourdough there is no room for compromise. If the temperature is too cold, the dough will not proof. Mix it under…
So Long Sweet Summer
In the summer of 2010 I worked as a camp counselor. After three months…
Hook, Line, and Smoker
Gus Leaf steers his vessel from the harbor into the Vineyard Sound. The calm waters turn into choppier waves…
Serendipitous Alchemy
Tyler Potter circles the commissary kitchen with unmistakable enthusiasm. He swiftly chops…
Mana from Heaven? It’s from the Land.
Juli Vanderhoop says it starts with the land. Pulling up to her Orange Peel Bakery…
Poultry in Motion: Jefferson Munroe and The GOOD Farm
Jefferson Munroe does not appear to be a restless person. As he sits back…
Rugged, Salty, Local
“If you’ve swum in the ocean here, you’ve tasted our product!” Heidi Feldman proclaims.
Whitney Cleary - Morning Glory Bread
At midnight, Morning Glory’s Farmstand would be camouflaged if not for the sliver of light emitted from the side entrance. The bakery…