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Harvesting Alaska

| September 24, 2018

Edible Alaska is proud to be a producing partner of the 2018 Harvesting Alaska series. This year, we’ll be featuring in-depth news on Alaska’s food system as well as showing you how to take those stories into your kitchen.

Catch all the Harvesting Alaska segments on KTVA Channel 11

Sundays at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Mondays at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

► Talkeetna’s Flying Squirrel Cafe Specializes in Local Food (on KTVA.com)
► Foraging for Spruce Tips in Cordova (on KTVA.com)
► Chef Laura Cole’s High-Concept Alaska Cuisine (on KTVA.com)
► Fresh International Garden Provides Refugees with Urban Farming Skills (on KTVA.com)
► New Research Could Change Personal Seaweed Harvesting Rules (on KTVA.com)
► History at Port Alsworth Garden Grows Along with Community (on KTVA.com)
► Fish On Offers Fresh Seafood for Alaska State Fairgoers (on KTVA.com)
► How 2 Anchorage Women Are Living a Zero-Waste Lifestyle (on KTVA.com)

Want a hands-on Harvesting Alaska experience? Check out the Edible Alaska calendar for classes, farmers markets, and food-related events near you.

A Smoked Chili For All Seasons

There's no need for liquid smoke, when you have smoked Alaska beer.

Alaska Barley Cereal, Yogurt & Berry Breakfast Parfait

While this is meant for breakfast, it'd be great for lunch or an after-school snack, too!

Alaska Barley Couscous Lunch Bowl

The beauty of this recipe is that it's so versatile. You can add almost any protein and any veggies to

Alaska Salmon with Wild Blueberry Agrodolce

Take simple roasted salmon to the next level with this recipe. The sweet-and-sour sauce gets all of its sweetness from

Alaskan Smoked Porter Chili

Get this chili simmering on the stove early and your family will be sitting down for dinner before you even

Anchorage Mule

Use Anchorage Distillery's Glacier Melt vodka and locally brewed Jipping ginger beer to make this Anchorage Mule!

Arugula Gimlet

Got too many greens? Make sure they don't go to waste with this garden-fresh cocktail. Arugula's spice stands up nicely

Basic Shrimp Stock

This is a quick and easy stock that extracts all the good flavor from shrimp shells. Don’t worry about the

Braised Red Cabbage and Rhubarb

We’re replacing apples with rhubarb in this easy take on a traditional braised red cabbage. A balance of sweet and

California Roll Bowls

Enjoy a sneak peek at this recipe from our upcoming summer issue! We're excited to be a producing partner of

Carrot Beet Punch

Beet juice and carrot juice up the healthful nature of this punch. Juicing your own Alaska-grown root vegetables will give

Cooking with Kombucha

Whether you brew your own kombucha, or buy it at your local grocer or farmers market, it’s the perfect ingredient

Cooking with Market-Fresh Radishes

Editors Mary and Jessica share a twist on a French classic. And hang on to those greens! We have recipes

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Coconut and Curry

DIY Lavender Rosemary Salt Scrub

Been digging in the garden? Freshen up your hands with this bonus DIY exfoliating and conditioning scrub in our Harvesting

Dog Biscuits

Our doggy tasting panel (Snookums, Rascal, and Ozzie) gave these tasty homemade treats the stamp of approval. We have to

Edible Flower Compound Butter

Elevate your summer brunch menu or dinner party with this show-stopping and simple compound butter. Enjoy this bonus recipe in

Furikake with Alaska Smoked Sea Salt

This Japanese-inspired seasoning is less sweet than a traditional furikake, since we leave out the sugar. But the addition of

Furikake: A Seasoning from the Sea(weed)

Oh say, can you sea! Jessica and Mary teach you how to make a versatile seasoning with seaweed and smoked

Garden Fresh Beverages

Beets, carrots, arugula — oh my! Juicing is a great way to get your daily dose of greens and vegetables.

Ginger Kombucha Marinade

Kombucha is the perfect ingredient for all your backyard grilling! Use this marinade for a tasty pork chop that you

Give These Easy Homemade Pumpkin Dog Biscuits a Try

These simple treats will have your pup begging for more!

Hand-Pulled Honey Taffy

This one-ingredient candy not only tastes great — it's a great DIY project for kiddos home on summer break. Make

How to Create a Composting Worm Bin in 5 Easy Steps

How to Make California Roll Bowls

Sushi rice, sweet wild crab meat, spicy wasabi—we focused in on all the best parts of a traditional California roll

Kombucha Mustard

Making your own mustard might seem daunting, but it's surprisingly easy. In this recipe, we replace the vinegar with kombucha

Kombucha Shandy

Summertime calls for a light refreshing beverage and this one fits the bill! Part light beer (say pale ale or

Making and Using Wild Rose Syrup

You're in for a sweet treat! In this Harvesting Alaska segment, Edible editors Mary Smith and Jessica Stugelmayer show you

Mussels with Double Shovel Cider and Bacon

This is an easy way to prepare mussels (don’t forget to look for Alaska grown). If you can’t find Double

Pickled Pumpkin

Pickling is a time saver. It's a technique I like when I feel pressure from my refrigerator, or as a

Quick & Easy Zucchini Fritters

In this Harvesting Alaska segment, editors Mary Smith and Jessica Stugelmayer show you what to do with all that squash.

Radish Greens Chimichurri

This chimichurri is a versatile sauce that is great over grilled meats but also adds a flavor punch when tossed

Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots with Miso Dressing and Furikake

This dressing could be used for veggies, fish, chicken or a salad, but we love the way it clings to

Roasted Radishes with Citrus Brown Butter

I love raw radishes - it can be hard to get them home before I eat them! That sharp crispness

Rose Collins

Enjoy this not-too-sweet and refreshing cocktail using homemade rose syrup from one of our favorite Anchorage bloggers, Alaska Knit Nat.

Rosemary-Infused Honey

This sweet and savory infused honey tastes great drizzled over a hunk of blue cheese. Keep some extra in the

Salmon Made Simple with Wild Blueberry Sauce

Never cooked salmon? Get confidence in the kitchen as editors Mary and Jessica teach you this easy and delicious salmon

Savor the Flavor of Local Honey

Get hands-on and make this hand-pulled honey taffy and a rosemary-infused honey that's perfect for a summer dinner party.

Slow-Cooker Root Beer Spare Ribs

We're using one of our favorite locally brewed sodas (Broken Tooth Brewing root beer!) in this tasty slow-cooker meal. Simple

Sparkling Beet Lemonade

Put a little pep in your step with this ultra-refreshing drink. Best served ice cold on a hot summer day.

The Savory Side of Rhubarb

The balance of sweet and sour keeps this braised red cabbage and rhubarb light enough for summer dining and perfect

Tomato and Basil Soup with Wild Alaska Shrimp

Sometimes you feel like a little summertime soup — not too heavy — just something to take a little chill

Wild Rose Syrup

Making a batch of rose syrup is easy (once you get the petals picked). Enlist the help of some friends

Zero In on Food Waste With a DIY Worm Bin

Worried about food waste from fresh produce? If you opt not to cook with it, you can still avoid the

Zero Waste Cooking with Wild Alaska Shrimp

Ease your way into greener cooking with these recipes for easy shrimp stock and tomato basil soup with wild Alaska

Zucchini Fritters

Mix up your zucchini repertoire with this easy gluten-free recipe. Makes a great breakfast, lunch or side—try it with marinara

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