Christmas, the winter solstice and Hanukkah all come at the darkest time of the year, when the harvest has dwindled and nights are long. This is when the aroma of baking biscuits brings comfort and cheer — even… Read More
From Morning Glory Farm and the Family that Feeds an Island:
When the folks at Upinngil Farm in western Massachusetts tweeted this, we knew it was a keeper. It’s so simple and fresh, you don’t even need a recipe: Just cut up your melons and peaches, add your mint… Read More
Use any kind of kale, or an assortment: lacinato, curly-leaf, Red Russian all work well in this salad. You can also substitute any kind of feta. Mermaid Farm makes our favorite, right here on Martha’s Vineyard.
2 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup maple syrup 3 Tbsp. butter Salt and pepper Pinch of cayenne Grated orange peel Combine all ingredients except orange peel in a large… Read More
This recipe calls for chicken on the bone — if you substitute boneless, skinless breasts, the chicken will be dry. Instead of split breasts or the less-bony Statler breasts, a quartered whole bird is also fine. The thigh… Read More
Kale soup is a staple of Martha’s Vineyard home cooking. It tastes even better a day or two after it’s made.