Cooking on the Wild Side of Christmas
Steak and Kidney Pie has been a Boxing Day tradition in my family. They go “Box” (shop) and I make the pies … mmm … […]
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Springtime Rice
In old Klondike days, about the time of spring break-up, often all that was left in the cabin larder was a bag of rice. With
Lightweight Foods to Lighten The Load
Here are two lightweight and quick-to-prepare recipes sure to deliver loads of flavour and little weight while being carried in your pack, canoe or kayak.
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Beets Me
Beets are one of the “super foods” – extremely high in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. They also happen to grow well here in the Land
The Great Garbanzo
Garbanzo beans, although relatively bland, have a rich texture that can be easily perked up with herbs and spices. For vegetarians, legumes are a standard
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Sage Wisdom
Late June and through July is pretty much the height of our wild vegetable and herb season. Strawberries are finishing up, raspberries are starting to
All That the Rain Promises
Iknow, I know, you’re all thinking I’m crazy, but after the rain, the underground “internet” of mycelium is incubating. Mushrooms are being born. Mycelium or
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I Feel Waffle
I’m hungry, I’m kind of grumpy and I’ve slept well past breakfast. It’s 3 pm. I feel waffle. But not for your average “L’eggo My
Mysteries of the Bacon Chop
Quick cured bacon chops are ready in 24 hours, and are a great way to dab into the fun of making your own.
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My Korean Belly
Preserving and storing your summer harvest is a skill that every good cook, whether home or professional, should have.
Green Eggs and Moose
I like to eat them by the lake, I like to eat them when I skate, I’d share them with a fox or goose, I
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Put Your Shoulder into It
All over the world people are doing crazy things with meat and fire. I mentioned in my April 21 column that barbecue, as most of
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Festive Fare from Friends
Editor’s Note: Residents of Dawson City are known to enjoy a good get-together with friends, especially in the long months of winter. So we asked
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Going Back To Cauli
With the sun out and the temperatures warming up significantly, you may find yourself having the urge to eat or cook outside. Time to dust
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The Pig Out
I had the house to myself this evening, so I thought I would indulge in a little smoked pork. I don’t normally get that excited
The Secret Ingredient
The Iron Chef, a competitive cooking show, opens with dramatic music, a swelling crescendo of exciting sound building as the camera zooms around a dramatically
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Fire Is Nice
The ingredients to make a nice Thai-style curry are available here in Dawson City. It can be adapted to the meat and veg of your choice
Bank on Salmon: It’s in the Can
Take a can of salmon … it is amazing what one can do with it. With fresh salmon so pricey and fish so healthy to
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Blueberries: Get Them While They’re Hot
Blueberries in the North come in two varieties: small, very sweet flavoured low-bush/dwarf blueberries and the larger “bog blueberry”. The little low-bush ones tend to
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Charred to Perfection
With the escalating price of salmon, any Northerner worth his or her salt is looking for other fish to fry. While Arctic Char is used
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