It is difficult to maintain a cheerful nature in hot and humid weather. I suppose it’s great for beachgoers.

Five Island cookbook authors and three photographers anchored the fourth annual Cook the Vineyard event this year.

James Beard award-winning cookbook author Joan Nathan’s new cookbook, King Solomon’s Table, is filled with recipes as resplendent as those prepared for the fabled royalty.

I take full responsibility for the errors in last week’s column. As most of you know, I hand-write on Tuesdays and my editor is kind to swing by my house, collect it, and enter it into the computer.

Food photographers will join cookbook authors at this year’s Cook the Vineyard event, held on July 17 from noon to 2 p.m. at Lola’s in Oak Bluffs.

Mikado Asian Bistro is a family affair, with several generations bringing their specialties to the menu. Old friends from China are also part of the mix.