Market Fresh Column
Market Fresh: Copper River salmon available this weekend
It would be an understatement to say everyone is ready for spring to, well, sprout. Regardless, farmers markets are opening, and the true onset of spring -- the Copper River salmon opening -- is happening this week.
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Market Fresh: Two farmers markets open this weekend
Anchorage and South Anchorage markets will brave the elements for the first time this year Saturday.
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Market Fresh: A dahlia package treat for Mother's Day
The snow that fell outside my window at the Daily News yesterday served as a reminder that it may take longer than expected before any fresh local vegetables come on the scene. A second reminder came in an email from Rob Wells, Palmers persistent farmer.
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Market Fresh: An Alaska seafood subscription service
Halibut. Black cod. Rockfish. King and coho salmon. It sounds like the perfect Alaska seafood buffet. And it has been prepared for Southcentral seafood lovers.
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Market Fresh: Conditions are smiling on Prince William Sound shrimp
"A treat this week from the flat fish are fresh cheeks. We will have fresh halibut cheeks available all week long,"
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Market Fresh: Stored veggies running thin, but local meat can still be had
Spring-hungry Southcentral residents are crying, whining or spitting mad at this week's weather. Farmers too.
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Market Fresh: Workshops prep vendors for summer markets
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is ready to help would-be market vendors get ready for the upcoming season.
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Market Fresh: Get traditional Easter and Passover food
Don't let the fresh snow get you down. That's the attitude over at Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop. "We're going forward with the traditional Easter and Passover foods, even if it doesn't look like spring outside," said bakery owner Janis Fleischman.
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Market Fresh: Halibut season opens this weekend
Halibut season opens this weekend, and fresh whitefish should be available early next week in local stores.
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Market Fresh: Dahlias debut at Center Market
Despite the recent sunshine, it's still too early to dig around in the garden. But that shouldn't stop flower growers from getting started.
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Market Fresh: New sprouts are coming to Center Market
Fresh this week at the Center Market at The Mall at Sears are three new items offered by S.J. Klein of Alaska Sprouts.


