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As Americans ask more pointed questions about what they are eating, popular suspicions about the health and environmental effects of biotechnology are fueling a movement to require that food from genetically modified crops be labeled, if not eliminated.
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Get some fresh fish for long weekend
It's time to get the grill ready and fill it with fresh Alaska seafood. Dannon Southall at 10th & M Seafoods says that shouldn't be a problem.
Healthy eating can cost less than fast food, study finds
An Agriculture Department study finds that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt. That counters a common perception that it's cheaper to eat junk food than a nutritionally balanced meal.
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Plenty of options for farmers markets this weekend
The sun is shining in Anchorage, and that's good news for farmers market fans.
Alaska chefs to compete in seafood cook-off
The Great Alaska Seafood Cook-Off will take place Monday in the train depot at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Organizers say the winner will represent Alaska at the Great American Cook-Off in New Orleans in August.
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Farmers markets are ready to move outdoors
It's still early in the growing season, but that won't deter the Anchorage farmers markets. By Saturday, four outdoor farmers markets will be open.
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Outdoor markets open for season
Pay no attention to whatever frost you may see on your lawn in the morning. It's spring! Want proof? Two well-loved outdoor markets reopen for the summer this weekend.
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Good weather helping produce fresh halibut
When it comes to seafood, there is pretty much all good news this spring. Halibut are available headed and gutted in the 10- to 20-pound range and in the 20- to 40-pound range. They also are available as fillets, and halibut cheeks are also in the store.
Valley envisioned as home to world-class dairy, meats
There are signs that a quiet meat revolution may be taking root in the Matanuska Valley. It's all because of Francois Vecchio, a man once known as the "Poet of Pork."
Wasilla distillery marks '420' day with hemp vodka release
Purgatory, a hemp seed vodka, is the newest flavor from the Alaska Distillery, the company that made a mark two years ago with the introduction of its smoked salmon-flavored vodka.
Amateur division added to seafood recipe contest
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is looking for your best recipe. The institute has added an amateur recipe contest to its Great Alaska Seafood Cook Off event, which takes place May 14 at the Bill Sheffield Alaska Railroad Depot in Anchorage.
Amateur cooks invited into annual Alaska seafood cook-off
Amateur cooks are being invited to compete in the Great Alaska Seafood Cook-Off, which was previously open only to professional chefs.
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Farmers say snow won't slow down planting season
One way to tell spring is here is that Sarah and River Bean at Arctic Organics are signing up subscribers for their Community Supported Agriculture program. The Beans are starting their 24th year of weekly produce deliveries.
Annual Spring Garden Show set for Saturday
The sun is shining, snow is melting and there is a double-dose of farmers market/gardening events this week at The Mall at Sears.
Kodiak coffee roaster's move requires precise timing
Getting a coffee roaster across Kodiak to its new home took some planning. Any malfunction would interrupt Kodiak's supply of fresh coffee beans, leaving islanders groggy and caffeine-deprived.
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Valley farmer returns to market after piglet emergency
Those who wanted to chat with Valley farmer Alex Davis at last week's Center Market were disappointed. Davis didn't make it to Anchorage. But he had a good reason.
Alaska's oldest winery relishes its successes
Alaskan Wilderness Wines, based on Shearwater Way in Kodiak, is turning 13 this year, and proprietors Steve and Lisa Thomsen couldn't be happier.
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First fresh halibut of the season has arrived in stores
Dannon Southall from 10th & M Seafoods says there is plenty of fresh Alaska seafood available now to get any appetite ready for warmer weather.
Spring brings fresh halibut, but prices might be steep
In Alaska, the coming of spring -- even with mounds of snow still covering the ground -- means fresh halibut. The halibut season opens Saturday, but the fish will probably be costly.
Market Fresh: For the Clarks, farming is a family affair
Duane Clark and Alex Davis are co-owners of the Center Market, which will be open Wednesday at The Mall at Sears. They have spent several years growing their businesses side-by-side and eventually hand-in-hand.
Fresh Alaska seafood available now
Halibut season opens in a couple of weeks, but there is no reason to wait until then for fresh Alaska fish. Dannon Southall of 10th & M Seafoods says there is “amazing" Alaska seafood right now.
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COMIC STRIP
Flip through daily issues of "Tundra," Alaska's famous locally-drawn strip from Chad Carpenter.
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Submit your photos from community projects and social occasions around town in May, 2012.
SECTION
It's that time of year to dig in the dirt. Find gardening columnists, photo galleries and events in this section.
READER PICS
From more than 4,000 reader photos posted to adn.com in 2011, we picked 100 of our favorites.
PHOTOS
Alaska Railroad steam locomotive, Engine #557,arrived in Anchorage on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. The locomotive first came to Alaska in Dec. 1944 and was sold to a private museum in Moses Lake, Wash. in 1964. The Alaska Railroad hopes to restore it for excursions.
PHOTOS
The Reindeer Farm hosted a holiday celebration on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2011, in Butte.
PHOTOS
The Alaska Jewish Historical Museum & Cultural Center's annual Hanukkah celebration at the Egan Center on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. The event featured the "African Acrobats" in their performance of "The Macrobats" a play on words referencing the Maccabees, the historic heroes of Hanukkah.
Fresh, troll-caught king salmon abounds
Feast for an excellent cause at Hott Stixx
Blogger builds community mosaic with food
Local treats available for Valentine's Day
Celebrate the Super Bowl with seafood
Rempel's vegetables return to Center Market
Olive Garden restaurant opens Monday in Anchorage
Taste of Kodiak celebration on Monday
For TV chef, diabetes leads to 'I told you so'
New year means new season of fresh cod
Get a taste of summer in early January
Alaska chefs invited to compete in contest
Ring in the new year with fresh seafood
Fire Island Bakeshop making holiday favorites
Plenty of gift options for sending a taste of Alaska
Despite bad fishing weather, fresh fillets and crab available
Eggnog returns to local farmers markets
Homer entrepreneur opens first pizza factory in Alaska
Smoking fish takes on its own flavor in Alaska communities
Hidden salt invades many Thanksgiving dinners
Local options for Thanksgiving trimmings
In time for holidays, a dairy case bonanza
Oysters, king crab can soothe winter blahs
Davis is a model of consistency
Local farmers selling inside Sears Mall today
Valley keeps producing despite chill
DEC announces recall of Velveeta products
Juneau brewery wins 2 medals at festival
Markets slowly coming to an end
Get local vegetables while they're available
Time to stock up on vegetables before winter
Smoked Atlantic salmon recalled from stores, including Safeway
Market offering prizes for the best purple
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