Our Island tavern is located within the teetotal precincts of Chilmark, where more than one unwary newcomer has been flummoxed by the lack of spirituous beverages.

At 6 p.m., Elliott made the house cocktail – Katama Kirs – which consisted of vintage champagne and blueberry syrup.

You can make a simple, creamy soup without cream, and this carrot soup from my Soups + Sides cookbook is a perfect example.

Serves 6