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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Food Blogger's Photo Journal: Weekend on Martha's Vineyard

My family and I had the good fortunate to have spent a long weekend on Martha's Vineyard recently. I've had the opportunity to visit several times before and was looking forward to introducing the boys to "The Vineyard" as it often called. Of course they got to experience some homemade island ice cream, The Flying Horses, the Gingerbread Houses, the sun, sand and surf of course. What we didn't expect was the amazing produce and creative food from a surprisingly large number of local producers for such a small island. It was like a mini photography retreat for me - the photo opps were too numerous to count.

So here is just a small selection of some of my favorite pics from a food blogger's perspective. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!

Morning Glory Farm Strawberry Festival - live music, games, activities and great food.


Strawberry cupcakes

Strawberry lemonade and Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Walnuts and Parmesan

Strawberry Salsa and Chilled Cucumber Soup

Farm hands working the grill
Festival Menu (one of each please!). Everything was outstanding.

West Tisbury Farmers Market was THE place to be Saturday morning











Garlic scape aplenty






This season's favorite ice cream parlor based on the crowds

What are some of your favorite farmers markets? How do you like to spend your summer vacation?

7 comments:

  1. Boston Sports WomanJuly 18, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Sharon: What a fun trip!!!! Do the boys love strawberries as much as Annie? We made strawberry ice cream with our fresh Vermont pickin's!

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  2. umommyJuly 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Thx Kathy! Homemade strawberry sounds divine. My oldest loves 'em but my youngest is still very much into eating only white food :)

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  3. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I've never been to the Vineyard! It looks marvelous. I want those cupcakes and that salad.

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  4. Hungry NativeJuly 24, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Great post featuring our Island, Morning Glory and the Farmer's Market are some of our favorite Island institutions! Check us out if you want to see more pics of Vineyard food and keep up the good work.

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  5. Bianca @ Confessions of a ChocoholicJuly 30, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I love Martha's Vineyard and can't wait to go back this summer. My favorite farmers market is the Charles Square farmers market here in Harvard Square.

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  6. umommyJuly 31, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Thanks Bianca. I haven't been to the farmers market in Harvard Sq yet. I've heard great things about it. You've inspired me to go this week!

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  7. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    I always wanted to go to Marthas Vineyard on vacation. Recently, I started looking up Marthas Vineyard Rentals to get my boyfriend interested. It looks so beautiful and I would love to go!

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