Food

Battle brewing over labeling of genetically modified food

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.