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Morning Glory Farm, and the Family that Feeds an Island

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Morning Glory Farm and the Family that Feeds an Island is a true gem. The recipes that our family has tried have all been delicious, and we like the emphasis on local, naturally grown produce & meats. The baked goods are fabulous! This is more than a collection of recipes however. The first part of the book is the inspirational story of the family farm that began several decades ago on the island of Martha's Vineyard. The same family runs it still, and the farm...and the farmer's market and bakery... have certainly come into their own today. Exceptionally well written and with beautiful photographs, this book belongs on the coffee table as well as in the kitchen.

In a world where processed foods have become the norm, it's nice to read the story of sustainable farming at Morning Glory. I can't recommend this book enough - the recipes are healthy and delicious, and the story of the Athearn family heartwarming. It's lovely to read a story of a family that shares such a unique passion.

This cookbook is great. I love that it is split up into seasons, which helps you buy fresh and buy local! Furthermore the recipes are delicious. The fall/winter minestrone is a great twist on a classic and it tastes great.

I've visited Martha's Vineyard for years, and always loved stopping by Morning Glory Farm to stock up on fruit, vegetables and other fresh provisions. The farm always appears as a peaceful oasis, and a celebration of life itself. But in some ways reading the book is even better. As usual, Alison Shaw's photographs are remarkable. They capture and expand on the unique island light, a rich shining that bathes the beaches in summer, and glitters like Baccarat in winter. She is to the Vineyard what Edward Steichen was to New York. She alone is worth the book's price. But my wife and I now have tried many of the recipes, and happily served them to friends. The stuffed peppers are to die for. The crunchy granola beats the barking Brand X version hands down. Try the clam chowder, the fish stew, the striped bass, anything and everything in fact. I recommend them all - and the book most of all.

This is what the Vineyard is all about--community and personal passion. Morning Glory is a mainstay on the Island, beloved by all, year-round. It's where we go for our Thanksgiving turkeys and our Halloween pumpkins and for the herbs and veggies and cheese and all other good things that sustain us. Any book on this subject would be welcome--but this is so elegantly written and beautifully photographed. A real treasure.

The recipes are excellent and the photos by Alison Shaw are beautiful - they make the food come alive on the page!

I bought this for my wife,and promptly ordered one for each of my daughters. The photos added much to the book, and the recipes are great and easy to follow. This product deserves multiple stars.