Recipes from a Very Small Island

I've enjoyed all of Linda's books, but this one made me visit the island to see for myself. My wife and I have tried and enjoyed some of the recipes, but the tales are the beauty of the book. I wanted to meet Linda or her mother on the island, but only accidentally; alas, we didn't run into either one. I heartily recommend all of Linda's books.

Linda Greenlaw was one of the "stars" in the book, The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger. Subsequently, she has written three autobiographical books of her own talking about her adventures as a longline fishing captain and a lobsterman. Now, Linda and her Mom, Martha, have come up with a cookbook which is more than just that. It talks about an approach to cooking and eating which is as interesting as the receipes that grace the pages. Not only are the receipes mouthwatering, but the writing (and photography) that accompany the book are a treat as well. Funny, irreverant and so Down East that you cannot wait to start road testing these puppies. For those of us who are "natives" the former "Official Cookbook of Maine" was written by Marge Standish. It was the one you always went to when you wanted to cook something like your Mom used to and people didn't worry about calories or cholesteral. Well, move over Marge. Martha (and Linda) are the new authorities on Down East Cooking. Some of the recipies such as "Jello shots" and how they got put in the book will just make you laugh out loud. Should I ever find myself stranded on the Isle Au Haut, I will just follow my nose to Martha's kitchen. Do yourself a favor if you like to cook and give yourself this book and if you are wondering about Christmas presents...look no further.

Linda Greenlaw is known for his boating and fishing advice; but here's another connection: a cookbook which gathers dishes from her mother, Martha, to celebrate her homecoming from the sea. Here are hearty dishes, from the family favorite Maine Shrimp Bisque to Grilled Swordfish with Double Mustard Sauce and Mama's Maple-Flavored Baked Pea Beans, many with color photos of artistically arranged completed dishes. If it's hearty yet appealing dishes you wish, with a New England flavor, be sure Recipes From A Very Small Island is on your shelf.

wonderful book easy to find ingredients if you are in Maine even if you are not in Maine many of the recipes are useful. the stories are even better than the recipes

fantastic book. old fashion cooking and a way of life, honorable, values, hard work and family. buy this book, its great.