Fresh, homegrown herbs like sage, rosemary, thyme, cilantro, chives, dill, basil, tarragon and oregano can really add that extra pop to any dish. Some herbs best retain their flavor and aroma depending on whether they are frozen or dried.
Food
Haines School Board adopts policy to address outstanding school meal payments
The Haines School Board voted at its Tuesday meeting to adopt
a new policy on outstanding payments and outlines procedures for settling balances for school meals.
Norton Sound communities look to build commercial reindeer economy
Reindeer herding is an increasingly attractive economic option for communities in the Norton Sound region. As winter sea-ice cover becomes more unreliable, the traditional practice of hunting for marine mammals is more dangerous.
Native Hawaiian’s Anchorage restaurant forced to drop “Aloha Poke”
An Anchorage restaurant owner found herself in the middle of a national debate involving trademark infringement and cultural appropriation.
Gardentalk – When too much moisture is a bad thing
Master gardener Ed Buyarski says ripe cherries will crack and split if they are not picked before the next rainfall. Garlic bulbs will develop a fungus and thin skins if they are overwatered.
New farm bill program aims to help food insecurity in Alaska
In some parts of rural Alaska, rates of food insecurity are as high as 27 percent. A new program would give individuals up to $5,000 and organizations up to $10,000 to address food insecurity.