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Fishermen head to Copper River -- if the weather will let them

At 7 a.m. Thursday, fishermen hunting the prized Copper River kings and sockeyes will start letting their nets uncoil into the depths of what is one of the most storied fisheries in the world.

In brief: Hot licks: (5/14/08)

Brief food news, events and ideas.

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Copper River set for season opening

"It will be interesting to see what salmon prices will be," Cade Smith at Fisherman's Express said Tuesday morning,

In brief: Hot licks: (5/7/08)

Brief food news, events and ideas.

Japan shapes Western influences into cuisine it can call its own

Tempura embodies qualities Japanese cooks hold dear: fresh ingredients, precision cooking and beautiful presentation.

Halibut Tempura with Hot and Sour Asian Broth

Exotic meat market

Todd Pettit is one of a dedicated band of Alaska farmers raising bison, elk and even yak for meat.

Blog: Alaska Root Cellar

Inspectors last line of defense against germs

Every year, each of the city’s six health inspectors makes hundreds of visits to Anchorage restaurants, cafeterias and coffee stands. They’re looking for things that could make you sick. Because by the time you get your salad or sandwich, it’s too late to know if the cook came to work with norovirus or washed his hands after hitting the bathroom.

Restaurants can't always be judged by their appearance

See how your restaurant ranks

State reports not online yet

Take the Quiz: The points system

Video: Would your kitchen pass a health inspection?

2008 Alaska Farmers' Markets

Like your produce fresh from the farm? Here's a rundown of farmers' markets around the state.

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Can’t afford salmon? Give black cod a try

Black cod is an Alaska fish that seems to escape many people’s plates.

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Salmon prices expected to go the way of fuel

With much of the salmon fishing in California and Oregon shut down, king salmon prices were bound to go up, but now there's talk of trimming the harvest this spring and summer in Southeast Alaska as well.

In brief: Hot licks (4/23/08)

Brief food news, events and ideas.

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Fresh halibut should arrive in stores this week

The halibut season opened Saturday, and local fishmongers expect to have fresh flatfish on ice this week.

Scent of a tomato

The complexities of the wines of Napa and Bordeaux are no match for Ann Noble's nose. In seconds, she can discern notes of raspberry from blackberry, parse licorice from clove, green grass from hay.

Farmers ready to consign their fields to killing frost

If the trees in your yard haven't warned you, the farmers will. Fall is upon us, and any crops that don't like frost should be scooped up soon at your favorite outdoor market.

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Farmers ready to consign their fields to killing frost

If the trees in your yard haven't warned you, the farmers will. Fall is upon us, and any crops that don't like frost should be scooped up soon at your favorite outdoor market.

Scent of a tomato

The complexities of the wines of Napa and Bordeaux are no match for Ann Noble's nose. In seconds, she can discern notes of raspberry from blackberry, parse licorice from clove, green grass from hay.

Where are and what are the best tomatoes

Local farm producing sea of peas

Bill Webb, who owns Webb's Consulting & Management Services, the company that runs the Wednesday farmers market at Northway Mall among others, said business has been so good, he expanded the hours there to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Local farm producing sea of peas

Bill Webb, who owns Webb's Consulting & Management Services, the company that runs the Wednesday farmers market at Northway Mall among others, said business has been so good, he expanded the hours there to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.