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Classic codfish cakes

This recipe is from my cookbook, “Vineyard Harvest,” (Random House 2005), and is certainly one of the most popular in the book. These simple,...

Pretty plates

"This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook — try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all...

Try crudo this summer

What is the difference between crudo and sashimi? Crudo means “raw” in Italian, and the fish is sliced very thin, and is often served...

Watercress Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

We had a mild winter here on the Island, with plenty of rain and a tad of snow. Spring came earlier, with daffodils starting their...

Come and get it!

To me, chowder is best in the chilly weather. There is something less appealing about hot creamy soup in the heat of summer. This...

Sunday Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

One of the gifts of living in a place with four distinct seasons is the transitions — transitions in wardrobe, daily routines, food, and...

Summer Clam Boil

Though I eat seafood year-round, something about the summer season screams, Eat more seafood! Maybe it’s all the new seasonal visitors swimming offshore, like...

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

Early spring in New England begins with an unusual vegetable and ends in early summer with a sweet, juicy fruit — and the two...

Local Pork

Farms on the Island continue with robust, diverse offerings of vegetables, eggs, dairy — such as cheeses, yogurt, and raw milk — and great...

Jarred Sunshine

Though social media has its problems, and some elements totally annoy me, good things happen, like finding long-lost friends, staying in touch with friends...

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