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The best rhubarb-strawberry pie, ever

Here are some Alaskan hacks to make the best rhubarb-strawberry pie, ever.

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This filet-o-Alaska cod sandwich is as good as its drive-thru cousin

Lately, I’ve been making a version of of the fast food fish sandwich at home. Turns out they aren’t very hard, my family loves them, and they play all the nostalgic notes.

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A nordic take on ceasar salad with radicchio and smoked fish

The salad is made with radicchio—a strong, purple, bitter lettuce—which pairs remarkably well with a basic Caesar dressing and smoked fish.

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Screenshot of high country news title page about Yukon salmon decline.

For High Country News: On the Yukon a 10,000-year tradition of fish camp, but now, no fish

November 18, 2024

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.

Cuts of lamb on a cutting board with roasted potatoes

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.

Round tart with thin-sliced honey-crisp apples

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.

Little girl's hand reaches for a piece of buttered pumpkin bread

Use roasted sugar pie pumpkin for earthy, spicy not-too-sweet bread

October 02, 2024

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

September 30, 2024

Scientists are studying whether changes in water temperature may have played a role.

Round bowl with fish, rice, coral-colored curry broth and lime wedges

Thai-style coconut fish curry, for halibut or cod, is beautiful, fragrant and quick

September 26, 2024

You can have warming, flavorful dinner on the table in the 20 minutes it takes for the rice to cook.

Large blueberry pop tart and ice cream on a table

Didn’t pick enough wild Alaska blueberries for a pie? Make a big Pop-Tart

August 30, 2024

This frosted smaller-volume pastry hits all the pie notes — inky blue, sweet/tart filling, flaky, salty crust.

Man and daughter pulling nets over the side of a skiff

For ADN: Setting nets for 70 years in Anchorage’s shadow, a family witnessed major shifts in Cook Inlet salmon

August 14, 2024

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.

Your halibut needs this vintage Alaska recipe for lemon sauce with buttery cracker crumbs

July 24, 2024

It’s simple and addictively delicious — and you probably have everything you need to make it right now.

Salmon belly, slit open, full of worms

For ADN: Studies show there are likely more ‘sushi worms’ in Alaska salmon and other fish than there used to be

July 10, 2024

There’s little evidence more people are getting sick, but they are getting grossed out.

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