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A few of our favorite Island cookbooks, filled with local flavors, stories, and plenty of inspiration for your own kitchen.
We thought we’d round up some of the best Island cookbooks from the last couple years, highlighting the Island’s unique ingredients, people, and history with agriculture and aquaculture. Take these as inspiration next time when shopping locally, or gifting the Vineyard lover in your life (even if that’s you).
Braided Heritage
Jessica B. Harris, Clarkson Potter, 2025
Subtitled “How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet,” this book examines the intersection of social justice and environmentalism. Author Leah Thomas paints a vivid picture of the disproportionate impact that climate change has on people of color. Civil rights, Thomas argues, are crucial to creating a more sustainable future.
The Oyster Book
Dan Martino, Agate, 2024
Subtitled “How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet,” this book examines the intersection of social justice and environmentalism. Author Leah Thomas paints a vivid picture of the disproportionate impact that climate change has on people of color. Civil rights, Thomas argues, are crucial to creating a more sustainable future.
The Sea Table
The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust with Catherine Walthers
Subtitled “How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet,” this book examines the intersection of social justice and environmentalism. Author Leah Thomas paints a vivid picture of the disproportionate impact that climate change has on people of color. Civil rights, Thomas argues, are crucial to creating a more sustainable future.
The Martha’s Vineyard Cookbook
Julia Blanter, Rizzoli, 2025
Subtitled “How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet,” this book examines the intersection of social justice and environmentalism. Author Leah Thomas paints a vivid picture of the disproportionate impact that climate change has on people of color. Civil rights, Thomas argues, are crucial to creating a more sustainable future.
Coming Soon: Salad Vibes
Katie Leaird, Agate, May, 2027
West Tisbury Farmers Market gem Katie Leaird (of Martha’s Vineyard Pasta) has a new book out next spring that is a choose-your-own-adventure of all things salad. The book of 60 creative recipes is organized by vibe instead of ingredient or course to fit every craving (how fun!), and I’m personally counting down to the Melty Brie and Asparagus Salad with Runny Eggs and the Spiced Chickpea Labneh Salad (which I’ll make with Catboat Coffee’s silky smooth labneh).
