Alaska Food

Artist Creates Inspirational Kitchen with Unique Materials

Ayse's Inspirational KitchenKitchens of Alaska

Owners: Chuck and Ayse (pronounced EYE-sheh) Gilbert

Architect: mmenseArchitects

Kitchen and Lighting Design: Ayse Gilbert

Project: In 2004, Chuck and Ayse completed a 1200 square feet addition to their tiny house (700 square feet on main floor and 400 square feet in the basement). The new space includes a kitchen, 2 ...

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All About Oysters: How Oysters Grow and How to Store Oysters

Fresh Raw Alaska Oysters

Video Slideshow by Laurie Constantino, Photographs by Laurie Constantino, Kathleen Metcalfe, and Michael Armstrong. Music “Hold Tight” by The Andrews Sisters.

“The best thing about oyster farming is knowing I’m bringing to market the finest oysters in the world,” said Oyster Farmer Mike Nakada when asked why he loves his work. ...

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Sweet Treats from Juneau’s Pie in the Sky Bakery

Andrea Mogli

The new June/July 2012 issue of Organic Gardening includes a story I wrote about the James Beard award-winning Gustavus Inn in Southeast Alaska.  The Gustavus Inn is owned by Dave and JoAnn Lesh. Their graciousness and excellent food make staying at the Inn a rare treat. Buy the new issue ...

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Tastes Like Home: Mediterranean Cooking in Alaska On Television

Tastes Like Home: Mediterranean Cooking in Alaska

Just in time for the holidays, Chef Al Levinsohn invited me to talk about Tastes Like Home: Mediterranean Cooking in Alaska on his television show, What’s Cookin’. The show aired on Wednesday, December 14; the video is courtesy of KTUU-TV’s website (I’ve embedded it here because out-of-state friends weren’t able ...

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Smoked Salmon Vodka Best for Mixed Drinks

A recent recipe for Salmon Rumaki calls for bacon to be marinated in “Smoked Salmon Vodka.” Reader Manju asks, “What is salmon-infused vodka? Did I miss an article somewhere?”

Smoked Salmon Vodka is a product developed by Alaska Distillery, a micro-distillery “located at the foothills of the Alaska Range” (a marketer’s ...

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“Slow Cook” Designs Beautiful Cherry Wood Kitchen in Gustavus

Sally and Tom's KitchenKitchens of Alaska

Owners: Tom and Sally McLaughlin, Homestead Bed & Breakfast, Gustavus

Kitchen Design: Sally McLaughlin

Lighting Design: Tom McLaughlin

Builder: Seth Koch, Peak Construction, a general contractor who was based in Gustavus, moved to Steamboat Springs CO, and now does jobs in both Alaska and Colorado

Project: The new kitchen/dining ...

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