Foremost, I think of “cold water seafood” cuisine. I love Alaska salmon … Prefer smoked, yet
others enjoy cured, jerky, or even Indian Salmon candy.
Next I think of Alaskan King Crab. When I first began sailing to Alaska, the
only place I actually went was in Juneau, up on the top of the mountain (tram)
and would partake in their buffet there.
The best King Crab I had on a cruise, was when I was sailing in Alaska
with Cruise West (no longer sails).
Today, you can buy Alaska King Crab in more
locations. One being the King Crab
Shack. I’ve seen locations especially in
Juneau and Icy Strait. Also, my last
cruise to Alaska, this opportunity was onboard Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of
the Seas.
I also think about Halibut. I’ve had this many a time, at he outside café
on the dock of the Creek in Ketchikan.
My father & I have even fished for Halibut, which we both love.
What about the large game animals ? Moose, caribou, elks, and bear. I have had hamburgers made of these different
meats. I’ve had in Denali, Skagway, and
others.
Then there’s the reindeer.
I’ve only had reindeer sausage and this was in Fairbanks.
What about Alaska’s Sourdough bread. I have had this many times, when ordering
soups or sandwiches. Such as in
Anchorage or even onboard my cruise !
There’s other local foods and recipes you may want to
learn more about, by surfing the net. An
example is “ Eskimo Ice Cream (also known as "akutaq"), which I’ve not yet explored in finding. It is a fancy name for a hearty
dish you probably haven't heard of. Natives used to make this unusual dish by
whipping the fat of hunted reindeer, seals, or bears, then adding snow and wild
native berries. Sugar wasn't available then but it would probably be a nice
addition. Nowadays it is made with crisco and is mixed with berries, mouse
food, dried meat, and other vegetables depending on what is available”. Info provided by Alaska Wildberry Products.
Hmmm ... Ready to visit Alaska ? !
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