Here are a few of the most interesting traditions inspired by Alaska life in the “Last Frontier”. “Sunsational” Alaska Solstice Celebrations. “Dividend Day” in Alaska. Fill Up the Freezer! Finding Joy in the Coldest of Cold. “Spring” Flings from the Ititarod to the Nenana Ice Classic. What is Alaska’s traditions? […]
Don’t tell Rudolph, but reindeer meat is leaner and healthier than beef or pork. Combine its wild flavor with the free-range, grass-fed allure and you have a fantastic filet that is good for you and good for the environment. Plus, when you eat reindeer in Alaska, you are satisfying your […]
The Alaska Anchorage Seawolves are the 12 varsity athletic teams that represent the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), in Anchorage, Alaska, United States, in NCAA intercollegiate sports. Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Website www.goseawolves.com Does Alaska have a football team? Below is a list of the remaining 22 states without NFL teams, […]
A skipjack tuna, another warm water fish, has been observed in Alaska waters. “It was interesting to find it,” said Gary Johnson, a fish buyer for Yakutat Seafoods. Is there bluefin tuna in Alaska? Bluefin tuna range throughout the eastern North Pacific Ocean with fish being taken from Magdalena Bay, […]
You can’t wake a sleeping bear to take a selfie. No bows and arrows within city limits. No drunken moose in town. No unauthorized slingshots. Living in a trailer while it’s being hauled is a crime. Slingshots need to be licensed. Don’t drop a moose from airplanes. Children should not […]
In Alaska It’s Illegal To Be Drunk In A Bar That headline is not a typo. In our northernmost state (western and easternmost too!) the state statutes are clear that you cannot be intoxicated in a bar, which is obviously the place most people find themselves intoxicated. Is it legal […]
The Physics Behind the Baked Alaska The ice cream is surrounded by meringue and sponge cake, which conduct heat very poorly. This keeps the intense heat in the oven from reaching the ice cream. Why does baked Alaska not melt? Why doesn’t a Baked Alaska melt? A Baked Alaska comprises […]
Omelette norvégienne (Norwegian omelette), more commonly known as baked Alaska in the United States, is neither an omelette nor Norwegian but a traditional French dessert, that is hot on the outside and iced on the inside, composed of a sponge cake, ice cream and meringue. Where does baked Alaska originate […]
The name “baked Alaska” was supposedly coined at Antoine’s, a restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, US, by its chef de cuisine Antoine Alciatore in 1867 to honor the acquisition by the United States of Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 10 that year. What is the meaning of baked […]
And as every lobster lover will attest, the best part of the best lobster is the tail. That’s why Alaskan Harvest offers only the fabulous, meaty lobster tails from two of the most outstanding lobster varieties in the world – Australia and Maine. Is there any lobster in Alaska? Alaska […]
If you’re planning a visit to Alaska, then you’ll want to know where to find the best food! Alaska excels at bakeries and seafood so make sure to fit in as many bakeries and as much seafood as possible during your trip! Pizza and beer is another frequent option that […]
After a morning of hiking and exploring, head down to the Juneau boardwalk for a taste of the city’s world-famous Alaskan king crab. This waterfront institution has long drawn lines of visitors eager for buckets of king crab legs and claws to be dipped in piping hot melted butter. What […]
Anything Salmon With such an abundance of wild salmon, it’s not hard to see why the pink fish makes the list of quintessential Alaskan dishes. From May to October, tens of thousands of salmon swim from the open ocean into Alaskan rivers to spawn. What is Alaska traditional food? Traditional […]
NATURAL — Alaska Seafood is seafood at its natural best. Alaska boasts five species of salmon, shrimp, scallops, crab, and whitefish varieties that include pollock, halibut, Pacific cod, black cod, sole, and rockfish. What kind of food is Alaska known for? 8 must-try local dishes in Alaska Fish, glorious fish. […]
5 Unforgettable Alaskan Desserts Baked Alaska. Ice cream and sponge cake and meringue, oh my! Wild Berry Cobbler. Alaska is home to many varieties of berries and the wild ones always taste the best. Agutuk/Akutaq. Tongass Forest Cookies. Alaskan Strawberries Romanoff Bread Pudding. What is Alaska’s state dessert? Alaska: Baked […]