This throw-back Alaska Tang pie is a light, creamsicle cloud
I decided to re-make an old Alaska Tang pie recipe and it became the unexpected queen of the pie table
Looking for inspiration?Join me for guided winter morning writing sessions
Do you want to write more in the new year? Join me for guided early-morning writing sessions meant to bring inspiration in the darkest part of the year while you build habits to support a regular writing practice.
For High Country News: On the Yukon a 10,000-year tradition of fish camp, but now, no fish
I wrote a long story for High Country News looking at the cultural impacts and science related to the a major king and chum salmon crash on the Yukon River, which is linked to climate change.
Warm up your kitchen with blueberry jam rack of lamb
My favorite meal for company right now, which is pretty fast and pretty beautiful, is wild berry jammy lamb.
This roasted apple tart brings Parisian flavor and elegance without too much fuss
Ever since I got to visit Paris, I have been thinking about making a dessert inspired by a French apple tart called “Tarte aux Pommes Normande” with salted butter crust, dense almond filling, and roasted Honeycrisp apples.
Use roasted sugar pie pumpkin for earthy, spicy not-too-sweet bread
I used a roasted sugar pie recently to make an earthy, spicy, not-too-sweet pumpkin bread and my (rather large) family ate two warm loaves in one sitting.
For ADN: Concern grows among fishermen and scientists about low silver salmon returns in Cook Inlet
Scientists are studying whether changes in water temperature may have played a role.
Thai-style coconut fish curry, for halibut or cod, is beautiful, fragrant and quick
You can have warming, flavorful dinner on the table in the 20 minutes it takes for the rice to cook.
Didn’t pick enough wild Alaska blueberries for a pie? Make a big Pop-Tart
This frosted smaller-volume pastry hits all the pie notes — inky blue, sweet/tart filling, flaky, salty crust.
For ADN: Setting nets for 70 years in Anchorage’s shadow, a family witnessed major shifts in Cook Inlet salmon
Fred Thoerner’s grandparents David and Jean Ring started fishing before statehood. He hopes his daughters will continue the business. It all depends on the fish.