Culinary Series Sponsored by the Library Friends!

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are kicking off summer programming with a series of special culinary events, to be held in-person at the library.

All events are free to attend, but may require advance registration, and class size may be limited.
 

Film Screening: The Taste of Things [In-person] 6 pm Thursday May 30th This sumptuous award-winning period love story set in France in 1889, follows the life of Dodin Bouffant as a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie. They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her. 2 hours 16 minutes. In French with Subtitles. Rated PG-13.

History in Crust: Pastry and Power in 17th-Century New England [In-person] 6 pm Tuesday June 4th Food historian Paula Marcoux will share stories of the first colonial pastries—one French and one English—baked on the shores of Massachusetts. You’ll learn what is known of their bakers, the singular situations in which the baking occurred, the most probable types of ovens to have been used, and best of all, how the pies were likely to appear and taste.

Cheese 101 with MV Cheesery [In-person] 6 pm Tuesday June 11th Join us for a "Cheese 101" workshop where you can ask a monger your most burning cheese questions and sample artisanal cheeses! Presented by Morgen Schroeder of Martha's Vineyard Cheesery and Catboat Coffee. Registration required - REGISTER HERE

Induction Cooking with Cathy Walthers  [In-person] 6 pm Tuesday June 18th Local chef and cookbook author Catherine Walthers will demonstrate using an induction cooktop and talk about the advantages, for cooking, health, and the environment. The class will include a cooking demonstration with food samples.  Registration required - REGISTER HERE

A Culinary History of Martha's Vineyard [In-person] 6 pm Tuesday June 25th Martha's Vineyard is a culinary melting pot, with Native Americans, Blacks, European settlers and Azoreans contributing to a diverse culinary history. Local authors Tom and Joyce Dresser share the history, ingredients, recipes and images of this flavorful island. Book signing and refreshments to follow the talk.

Enjoy books? You will enjoy being a Friend of the Library! Annual dues of $25 to provide financial support for the library and its programs. Volunteer opportunities are also available -- volunteering is an great way to meet island neighbors while helping to support the library! Our monthly meetings are open to all, so come and learn what you can do to support and help.

For more information or to join the Friends, download our brochure and membership application.