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Seafood and sweets on deck for Valentine's

It seems that romance and sweets - chocolate, truffles, cakes, cookies - seem to go together. And this is the week for romantics.

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Spice up Alaska seafood for the Super Bowl

For those who haven’t heard, there’s a little football game that’s going to be played this weekend in Florida. Maybe you aren’t a pigskin fan and will be hitting the ski trails as part of the annual Alaska Ski for Women or out creating your own ski event.

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Get feeling of tropics in Eagle River

By the end of January, even the most die-hard winter fan might be thinking about a short trip Outside for a little sunshine and warm beach sand.

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A bit of fresh seafood brightens 'fish winter'

In case you haven't noticed, it's the middle of winter. The skiing is good, but the fishing isn't so hot.

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Get your fill of fresh groundfish fillets

Dannon Southall at 10th & M Seafoods says this is "the week of the groundfish."

'Deadliest Chef' brings his Alaska cred to TV pilot

As a chef, John Stryjewski has cooked his way from one adventure to another, in institutional kitchens, in swanky private ones. Atop wood stoves and over campfires. On oil rigs, boats and trains.

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Hungry for some fresh fish? Try cod

I spent last weekend smoking up some of my freezer stock of salmon and halibut. While a little smoked fish is tasty in the middle of winter, maybe it's time to start thinking about fresh fish.

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Farmer gets unusual Christmas gift

For most, Christmas Eve was probably an uneventful night of eggnog, presents and perhaps a few carols. For Valley farmer Alex Davis, it was anything but uneventful. We'll let Davis tell the story of the 11 little pigs ...

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It's almost Christmas; get local eggnog

As we inch closer to Christmas, a quick trip to the Northway Mall might be in order for some holiday cheer.

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Alaska pork ready for freezer

Pigs are in the localvore news this week. "I have one pig that is ready go now," saidAlex Davis of A.D. Farm. "She should dress out to about 266 pounds, quick guess."

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Valley producers still delivering in town

The Northway Mall local farmers market continues; it's open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. But for how long? AD Farms says, "we are about one-third of the way through our certified organic orange carrots, which translates to about 12 more weeks or so before we run out, at current consumption rates."

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Gift packs of Alaska fare are available

Don't let the temperature fool you. It's still summer in the Northway Mall where, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, several Alaska producers are on hand with late-season produce -- much of it certified organic.

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Try fresh bread, pies early on Thanksgiving

Whether the family is gearing up for football, watching the Macy's parade or simply sharing time together, they need something to hold them over until the turkey, stuffing and other goodies are ready.

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Local options for your Thanksgiving

Thursday after tomorrow is a big day for cooking and eating. But if you're more interested in eating than all the cooking and preparation, you have options. Marx Bros. Cafe and L'Aroma Bakery and Deli both offer take-and-bake Thanksgiving meals.

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Local produce available, snow or no

Now that winter is really settling in, perhaps you’re starting to miss the trips you took to the pleasant outdoor farmers’ markets during the summer months.

Chef has plenty of wild ideas for using fresh Alaska foods

If it was caught, grown or harvested in Alaska, chances are good that chef Rob Kinneen has used it in an entree at Orso Ristorante in downtown Anchorage.

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Big blue king crab returns to the market

If you're looking for a unique treat, check out what Cade Smith at FishEx is offering this week: fresh St. Matthew Island blue king crab.

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Rustic homemade pizza for Halloween party

Lots of youngsters will be piling up the candy Saturday. For beleaguered parents looking for a break from cooking on the candy-crazy day, Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop has just the ticket - homemade pizzas ready to pick up and go.

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New owners, 2nd location for popular wings restaurant

The new owners of the long-popular Anchorage eatery Wings 'n Things are opening a second location in downtown Anchorage.

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Long autumn means more choices

The trees are mostly bare, the days are considerably shorter, but autumn just isn't ready to go away this year. For farmers, that means more work in the fields. For shoppers, that means more choices at the markets.

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Harvest to match the fresh food film fest

Food has been the focus of movies for nearly a week at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub.