This year, Isle au Haut was the setting for a culinary adventure, an island getaway that was a gourmet adventure to remember. Participants met some incredibly fun and talented islanders, and honed their cooking skills while treating their palettes and enjoying the unique experience of island living.

The “Island Gourmet Girls” Diana Santospago (owner and chef of the Inn at Isle au Haut), Kate Shaffer (owner of Black Dinah Chocolatiers), and Linda Greenlaw (currently Swordboat Captain of the Sea Hawk on the Discovery Channel’s “Swords: Life on the Line,” and author of The Hungry Ocean, The Lobster Chronicles, All Fishermen are Liars) were hostesses to a weekend getaway filled with food and camaraderie. Isle au Haut resident and Cookbook author Martha Greenlaw (Recipes From a Very Small Island) joined in up with the Gourmet Gals for some of the festivities.

The new issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine recaps all the fun that was had and the recipes and friendships made. The 6-page article, “An Island Gourmet Getaway,” gives a preview of the cooking classes on beautiful Isle au Haut, the process of making rainbow bread and asparagus tortelli, the art of making chocolate, and a dinner party with the Gourmet Gals at Linda Greenlaw’s home.

This weekend was an absolute blast! Consider booking your reservations now for next year’s event. You won’t want to miss out on the fun!

MF&L Staff at Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine.