1986 To 2015 North Nikiski, Alaska Bob built a big fire ring on the second level going down to the lake. Our cabin sat above… Continue reading
According to the experts, Halloween ranks first in candy purchasing, followed closely by sales of candy at Easter. After that, the next two biggest candy… Continue reading
North Nikiski 1986-1990 When we rented the log cabin, all we could see was the back of the cabin and a path to the… Continue reading
When did Brussels sprouts go from healthy food our moms couldn’t get us to choke down to trendy gastropub fare? Answer — the instant someone… Continue reading
A one-bedroom log cabin North Nikiski I had rescued a teeny, tiny little gray-black kitty from the alley behind the old Rig Bar in… Continue reading
In Italian cuisine, Fegato alla Veneziana, or Venetian Calf’s Liver and Onions, is a popular way to enjoy liver. Served with creamy buttered polenta, it’s… Continue reading
School, kids, work... It’s always something. Whatever the culprit, we are all busy. And on those crazy-busy days, dinner can sneak up on me, and… Continue reading
Upon opening the just released “100 Recipes: The Absolute Best Ways to Make the True Essentials,” by the editors at America’s Test Kitchen, you’ll come… Continue reading
Log cabin in North Nikiski, 1985 In 1985 Bob and I rented and moved into a little one bedroom log cabin that was badly… Continue reading
Alaskan Mutt MuffinsThis makes a small batch-double or triple if you like. I give these out at Christmastime, clearly marked for doggies or kitties.1 1/2… Continue reading
Serves 6 to 8Crust1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, chilled6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch pieces and… Continue reading
Washing produce in a vinegar solution removes most bacteria. In kitchen tests, we discovered that spraying produce with vinegar is the best way to remove… Continue reading
Susan wrote this as an introduction to my Grannie Annie's Cookin' Fish from Cold Alaskan Waters in 2002. I’ve been blessed to have grown up… Continue reading
Nordic Ware’s Cathedral Bundt Pan: Made in America, Nordic Ware’s heavy cast aluminum 10-cup capacity Cathedral Bundt is modeled after France’s gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.… Continue reading
Yield: About 2 cups1 cup good quality vegetable oil1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup Crisco vegetable shorteningPlace ingredients in the mixing bowl of an electric mixer.… Continue reading
Yield: 1 (10-inch) Bundt cake to make 16 servings1 (15.25) ounce box Duncan Hines Classic Butter Golden cake mix1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding &… Continue reading
I hadn’t planned this column for today, but Pope Francis’ morning address to the joint meeting of the United States Congress, followed by his moving… Continue reading
RECIPES.. SWEET MILK DOUGHNUTSOld Old recipe - not my Grandma’s, but close.She sugared them with cinnamon and sugar andwe had to have a glass of… Continue reading
Most home bakers agree that from-scratch yeast bread baking is one of the most satisfying of all baking endeavors, especially as the weather turns cooler… Continue reading
A repeat story and a new story for the new readers. You are truly an Alaskan when you measure the distance from one town to… Continue reading
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