Ok, so we all know that it’s Derby time!  That means that probably about 80% of the Islanders are trying to catch the biggest fish, but there are also a lot of people who come from off island to participate in the country’s oldest fishing tournament. However, did you know that during the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass &am...

Not that I am a skater by any means, but I totally understand why the Martha’s Vineyard Skate Park is an important part of our Island community. Whenever I drive by the park, there always seem to be people — especially kids — using it. Come to find out after talking with Elaine Barse and Richard Meideiros of the Martha’s ...

This week is the 3rd Annual Martha’s Vineyard Fashion Week, and I would be remiss if I did not write at least one piece on this event.  A closet fashion enthusiast, I love that this week is full of fabulous fashion events, all benefiting Angel Flight NE. One of the best parts of this event is that a number of designers are fro...

Most breweries, including Offshore Ale here on Martha’s Vineyard, get the hops for their beer from other places.  This is all fine, and good, but once a year, Offshore makes a beer with local, organic hops, the Hopps Farm Road Ale. The hops for this special beer come from vines grown on Hopps Farm Road in West Tisbury, at Alan...

Last October, I wrote about Lucky Hank’s when the Edgartown restaurant opened.  One of the things owner Doug Smith was particularly excited about was the pancakes on the breakfast menu.  I had vowed to try them. Now almost a year later (where has the time gone), I finally did it.  I have been to Lucky Hank’s for lunc...

How does a homemade blueberry, blackberry, or strawberry-raspberry pie sound?  Think of a delicate, flaky, buttery crust, the fruit rich and dark in color, bursting with flavor. Imagine cutting a slice perhaps while it’s still warm, maybe topped with a little whipped cream. Can’t you just imagine how happy and satisfying it wo...