For more than 10 years, Steven Raichlen resisted writing a men’s cookbook.

Tickets are now available for the seventh annual Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival, which takes place this year from October 16 through October 19.

The four day festival will feature 250 different wines, 25 culinary personalities, and several local chefs.

Ten years ago looking for a change of pace, Scott Jones and Kell Hicklin left their suits and ties down south and bought the Lambert’s Cove Inn and Restaurant in West Tisbury.

“Who would’ve thought we’d be bottle feeding goats four times a day?” said Mr. Hicklin. “It’s a long way from the corporate world.”

Morning Glory Farm is bringing a bit of friendly competition to the growing fields. Sure they have farming down, but what about all those homegrowers out there? To inspire more green thumbs, the farm is sponsoring a pea competition. First peas to be brought into the farm from a backyard grower wins a $50 gift certificate and, more important, an honorary sash and crown to wear all summer long. Queen Pea or King Pod, who knows who will emerge victorious.

The 40th annual market opened to blue skies and a steady crowd on Saturday at the Grange Hall. Friends inquired about each others’ winters, and farmers were eager to greet old and new customers alike.

What’s the best beach on the Vineyard? The best breakfast? Best bakery?

On June 16, the answers to these questions and more will be revealed at the annual Best of the Vineyard party.