TASTE! Alaska : Summertime(finally) in Alaska...

TASTE! Alaska

Explore and learn about all aspects of the local food scene. Together we can see what’s going on at restaurants, the markets and products as well as unique artisan items that make Alaska just a little different. Artwork by Lee Post, used with permission.

About me

Rob Kinneen

Rob Kinneen was born in Petersburg, AK and started his career in culinary classes at the King Career Center by day and bustin' suds at local restaurants by night. He attended the Culinary Institute of America, worked prestigious dining establishments in New Orleans and Durham/Chapel Hill, then returned to Alaska in 2001 as Seven Glaciers chef, Noble's Diner inspiration, and now at Orso.

LOCAL CONNECTIONS

Alaska grown

Find those cool blue and yellow T-shirts and hoodies here, as well as seasonal market information.

PRODUCTS I USE

Moosetard: gourmet Alaska mustards

Locally produced artisan product with bold Alaska- nspired flavors. I use in spreads, for sandwiches, vinaigrettes and to finish meat sauces.

Alaska Chip Company

Potato chips made only from Alaska potatoes.

Alaska Birch Syrup

Made from birch tree sap and available in four flavors. Medium is the best to cook with.I use it for a birch syrup-brown butter sauce over pastas and incorporate it with cr�me brulees. Currently I'm using birch syrup to glaze pork belly for a summer dish.

Simple Pleasures of Alaska

Producers of spruce tip syrup, kelp pickles and other unique items out of Sitka.

Alaska Native-made jams, jellies and syrups

For thousands of years Alaskan Natives handpicked plump, sweet, wild berries. Today local and tribal residents continue this tradition, bringing some of these wonderful berries to our modern kitchen.

Alaskan Brewing Co.

Home of eight beers including Alaskan Amber, ESB, IPA and winter and summer ales.

Midnight Sun Brewing Co.

Home of year-round, seasonal, X-special and series beers.

Ring of Fire Meadery

In Homer since 2004. Meads and honey ciders produced without sulfites and with local fruits and berries.

Celestial Meads

Produce at least 18 meads, located in Midtown Anchorage.

Summertime(finally) in Alaska...

Posted by chefalaska

Posted: July 2, 2008 - 12:34 pm

I am a week behind, but was relieved to see the greens at the South Anchorage Farmer's market popping up. My farmer friends have been in many challenging circumstances this year with late snows, cooler than normal weather, rains... First taste of greens at the South Anchorage Market

At my market stop I spoke with Alex Davis who is selling half hogs once they reach 300#. If people are interested, he is at the Wednesday market at the Northway Mall, and at the Saturday Market at the Cell One Sports Arena. Rise and Shine Bakery is in full tilt with their bread, the goods...
And Vanderweele Farms is producing a few hothouse items and has potatoes...

On my way back home I stopped by the Celestial Meadery for an open house. This is the last open house until he moves to new digs with a tasting room... So stay tuned!!taste, taste, taste, what a way to start a work day...

The meads are currently available at Brown Jug, Old Seward location, as well as at Humpy's and Cafe Amsterdam.
To contact Celestial Meadery, look to the right on my blog, the website and contact info is there.
See you at the market.
Rise and Shine: Naturally raised sourdough made with amazing integrity riseandshine@gci.net or call 677-3712 Rise and Shine: Naturally raised sourdough made with amazing integrity riseandshine@gci.net or call 677-3712