I got to talk about Alaska food on “Pati Jinich Explores PanAmerica”
Here’s me eating a messy halibut sandwich with Pati on the bank of Ship Creek talking Alaska history and culture.
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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.
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.
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.
For ADN: Studies show there are likely more ‘sushi worms’ in Alaska salmon and other fish than there used to be
There’s little evidence more people are getting sick, but they are getting grossed out.
For the Southern Foodways Alliance: The Soul of Alaska
I wrote for the Southern Foodways Alliance’s publication “Gravy” about a longtime soul food restaurant in Anchorage.
For Edible Communities: Alaska Runs on Salmon
An explainer story for Edible magazines nationwide about how wild salmon connects consumers to landscapes and small fishing families in Alaska.
For ADN: As their visibility and families grow, Alaska’s Salmon Sisters hold fast to fishing life
With a Bon Appétit cover and a new cookbook, the fishermen-businesswomen are elevating Alaska cuisine and their brand. None of it comes easy.