Food

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Grow season hits fruition

If you're looking for fresh Alaska fruit, the season has arrived. Arthur Keyes from Glacier Valley Farm in Palmer will have tons of strawberries at markets this week. Well, not tons, but he will have plenty.

Farmers markets statewide

Web site: Alaska Grown

In brief: Hot Licks (7/8/09)

Brief food news, events and ideas

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Markets offer some mid-week freshness

In addition to the regular weekend farmers' markets around Anchorage, two mid-week markets are opening up on Wednesdays. And another is opening on Saturday to give you even more options when it comes to shopping for fresh, local goodies.

Farmers markets statewide

Web site: Alaska Grown

Free salmon for savoring on Saturday

Do you love Alaska salmon? Is it better when someone else does the grilling? And what if it's free?

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Great time for fresh fish

The longest day of the year is coming up this weekend. Maybe you have plans to be at the Russian River hooking into a sockeye salmon. If not, make a visit to the local fish counter to find something for the grill.

Photos: Farmers markets

Web site: Alaska Grown

Farmers markets statewide

In brief: Hot licks (6/17/09)

Brief food news, events and ideas.

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Weather a mixed bag for farmers, anglers

The warm weather is helping farmers, but the same can't be said for fishermen.

Farmers markets statewide

Web site: Alaska Grown

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Edible fireweed, dandelions and spruce come to South Anchorage

Last week Market Fresh reported a new addition to the fare at the Anchorage Farmers Market, Homer's Northern Lights Oyster Co. This week, we can announce the arrival of a new vendor at the South Anchorage Farmer's Market, The Red Beet.

Farmers markets statewide

Web site: Alaska Grown

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Oysters vie with vegetables at farmers markets

If you spent last weekend playing in the woods or on a beach somewhere, maybe your garden is still in need of some attention. For those who are still looking to plant, stop by one of the local farmers markets for the assistance you need.

Farmers markets statewide

Web site: Alaska Grown

In brief: Hot licks (5/20/09)

Brief food news, events and ideas.

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Copper River salmon here for holiday weekend

If you aren't heading out of town fishing or clamming this holiday weekend, you'll likely be working in the garden. Either way, fresh Copper River salmon would be perfect on the grill.

Slideshow: Fishing the Copper River flats

Story: Copper River salmon fishery opens

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Fresh vegetables are here

Who isn't loving spring these days? Sunny, 60-degree temperatures will do that. All the sunshine and warm weather is helping farmers and commercial fishermen too.

Farmers markets statewide

Web site: Alaska Grown

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King crab is Mother's Day meal fit for a queen

Mother's Day is Sunday and FishEx Alaska Seafoods has an idea. Send her their "Mother's Day Special," containing 2 pounds of king crab, 1 dozen coconut crab cakes, 8 ounces of gourmet truffle butter and a ceramic butter warmer to make the latter suitable for dipping the former.

Web site: Alaska Grown

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Farmers market opens Saturday with early produce

Anchorage Farmers Market opens for the season this Saturday. The market is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Lutheran Church parking lot, 15th Avenue and Cordova Street.

Web site: Alaska Grown

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Sun is shining on herbs, tomatoes and even seafood

Nobody knows what the weather will bring for the next few weeks, but Dale Walberg says things are looking bright around the greenhouse.

In brief: Hot licks (4/22/09)

Brief food news, events and ideas.

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It's spring; sign up for Valley produce delivery

A sure-fire sign that spring is upon us: River and Sarah Bean at Arctic Organics are quickly filling up the 150 spots in their annual Community Supported Agriculture program.

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New bakery seeks big flavor from simple ingredients

It's a holiday week, so maybe you're thinking about something special for the menu. One of the most basic foods is bread, but it doesn't have to be boring. And that's what takes us to Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop, a new bread store in downtown Anchorage.

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Redoubt ash, poor weather mess with fish deliveries

Mount Redoubt continues to be daily news. Ash fell in Anchorage on Saturday, coating everything in a dull gray. Alaska Airlines canceled flights, then started up again. And now for the big news -- the volcano is affecting the arrival of seafood in area stores.

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Poor weather slows early halibut catch

The first day of spring was last week. Mount Redoubt is spewing ash, slowing air traffic and amping up anxiety. But the big news for foodies is last weekend's opening of halibut season.

In brief: Hot licks (3/25/09)

Brief food news, events and ideas