The Alaska Experiment
So a funny thing happened on the way to Paris. I made a detour to Alaska. As of Saturday night I'm now the chef for a charter fishing boat company. No, it's not Deadliest Catch - at least not as seen on TV - but the waters were pretty rough today. No worries, the King Salmon are still biting. It's snowing up in the mountains and rumour has it in town that it might snow down here. But in the meantime with the late spring the wild fiddlehead ferns are still young, tight, and mighty tasty. Fiddlehead fern tempura with Sriracha ailoli anyone? Watch this space for dispatches from Alaska all summer long. Will I survive my very own Alaska Experiment? I don't know but it feels so good to be making an honest living cooking again - with dogs and drinks in the kitchen no less. God Bless Alaska.
kick ass...enjoy yourself and take a BUNCH of pics.
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Posted by: edamame | 13 May 2008 at 11:14
Wow Louisa, this sounds great! I hope you get along well with the other people on the boat - it's not easy to live with people in tight quarters. Have fun!
Posted by: susan in HK | 14 May 2008 at 02:03
This sounds like it will be a fun and wonderful experiment. I like having dogs and drinks in the kitchen too. I can't wait to read more about your adventure.
Natalie @ Gluten A Go Go
Posted by: Sheltie Girl | 14 May 2008 at 07:59
Sounds like it could be very fun (at least for a while!) My cousin lives in Alaska and I can't believe I've never gone for a visit.
Posted by: Kalyn | 14 May 2008 at 20:03
just picked some fiddleheads this afternoon for the guests on midnight sun out of juneau...
Posted by: shirin | 16 May 2008 at 01:43
Best of luck on the Alaska Experiment. Enjoy those fiddleheads!
Posted by: Roberto N. | 16 May 2008 at 20:32
Amazing Louisa, are you doing three meals a day? I don't know if I could handle the rocking, but fresh salmon mmm - incredible opportunity.
The Sun-times here in Chicago ran your interview today. Nice with the NW side neighborhood promo, and I've got to get to may may gourmet in Chinatown.
It was cool and overcast today probably not much different than Alaska. Well keep dry and
remember some fisherman jokes.
Posted by: karen m | 20 May 2008 at 21:37
Louisa:
Attention stp:
I thought you might like to weigh in on a MG thread and get a little > (well deserved imo) for your site. You must sign in at erobertparker.com and goto Food and Wine. You can of course read only if you don't care to post.
Please do post if you've a chance; you've very valuable input. Be forewarned that Squires does censor blantant promotional links, so be "discreet."
If you in Chi town in Sept maybe a catch up would work for you...? I intend on attending the Zimmerman class at FPS.
Most of my net waves are spent around the wine world, but it appears I've missed some progress around these parts. Keep it up! :)
Best,
Rob Alexander, the baker
Posted by: Rob | 29 May 2008 at 17:35
How exciting! I love that you took this little detour. What an amazing (and delicious!) life you lead. Can't wait to hear more about your Alaska adventures. I've never been there but have always wanted to go. Hugs to you and pats to the dogs. xo
Posted by: Farmgirl Susan | 01 June 2008 at 22:43
Once your Alaska Experiment is done, why not come to Portland to visit us, Louisa? Lamont and Leland would adore the chance to talk food, cook for you, and/or cook with you. We'd give you someone's bed and a ride from and to the airport. Just let us know if there's a chance, and we'll start making plans! I'm at olhanson@gmail.com.
Portland Oregon Daily Photo
Posted by: Lynette | 21 July 2008 at 01:06