From Vineyard Waters to Island Tables
The Sea Table is more than just a cookbook. It’s a tribute to the waters that surround Martha’s Vineyard and to the fishermen who work hard to bring seafood to our tables.
It features 75 recipes curated from island cooks, chefs, and fishermen; involves 19 seafood species found in Vineyard waters—from bay scallops, to fluke, to yellowfin tuna; profiles 21 local fishermen; and invites you into a world where fresh, sustainable seafood is a way of life. Whether you’re a seasoned cook, a seafood lover, or just someone who cares about where your food comes from, this book offers an inspiring—and delicious—way to eat locally.
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The Sea Table was created by the Martha's Vineyard Fishermen's Preservation Trust, in partnership with cookbook author, chef, and writer Catherine Walthers. The food photography for this book was created by local photographer Randi Baird, and black and white portraits of fishermen were captured by Brook Bartletta. Other contributing professional photographers include Claire Callagy, Alison Shaw, Ben Scott, Larry Glick, Bob Avakian, Parker Bradlee, Susie Middleton and Lisa Vanderhoop.
Celebrating
Local Seafood
Profiling the species that are readily available in Martha's Vineyard waters, this book teaches us how and when each local species is harvested, and most importantly, how to cook them. It is a collection of tried and true delicious seafood recipes thanks to the generosity of a community
of chefs, restaurants, caterers, food writers, librarians, private chefs, summer residents, year-round residents, friends, family, fishermen, and the expertise of Catherine Walthers. The recipes have been brought to life by skilled photographer, Randi Baird, to inspire you to bring the same beauty to your table.
Celebrating
Local Fishermen
Designed to highlight the faces, lives, and stories behind the seafood you eat, this book includes the profiles and portraits of twenty-one island fishermen from an assortment of fisheries. Each profile shares a glimpse into a livelihood unique to those who work on the water. Their portraits,
captured by photographer Brooke Bartletta, help us connect, appreciate, and thank the people who feed our community from the sea.
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