Summer entertaining calls for recipes that celebrate fresh, seasonal ingredients served with flair and fun. These two cookbooks, by authors with local ties, deliver the coastal charm that will help you make unforgettable summer moments. 

Flavors of Home:  

The Martha’s Vineyard Cookbook

by Julia Blanter

Simply put, The Martha’s Vineyard Cookbook is a love letter to the island’s culinary culture and a feast for your senses. In the introduction author Julia Blanton reminds us, “Martha’s Vineyard is not just lobster rolls and chowder. This is a melting pot with “washashores” (newcomers to the island) from just about everywhere, each bringing the unique flavors of their motherlands to the table.”  

For anyone who’s ever been captivated by the charm of Martha’s Vineyard—and the author is one—Martha’s Vineyard Cookbook is a delicious invitation to learn recipes that locals are proud to share. Blanton, a year-round resident, honors the Wampanoag people, acknowledging that so much of the island’s traditions and spirit is rooted in their teachings. From clambakes and fishing, to harvesting and the farm-to-table philosophy, the People of the First Light are central to many of the island’s rich culinary traditions.