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Galley and Kitchen: What's on our Spice Racks13 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 2 weeks ago: So that we’re ready to hit the ground running (or to hit the kitchen cooking) when we return t … more →

Tags: galley cooking, Photography, Alaska, Food, Homesteading, Recipes, Sailing

Waiter! There's a Whale in my Soup! Beluga Chowder6 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 1 month ago: Not your everyday ingredient, beluga whale has a firm, slightly crunchy texture and delicious flavor … more →

Tags: Alaska bush, Photography, alaskan cooking, Alaska, Food, Recipes, Seafood

Rocky Road Ice Cream8 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 1 month ago: Rich chocolate ice cream coupled with homemade marshmallows put this ice cream flavor in a top-two t … more →

Tags: Desserts, Photography, Dessert, Food, Homesteading, Marshmallows, Recipes

Country-Style Apple Brioche19 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 3 months ago: Slices of this apple-filled brioche served with cups of freshly brewed French roast coffee sent our … more →

Tags: baking, Photography, Bread, breakfast, Dessert, Food, Homesteading, Recipes

Alaskan Shrimp Harumaki with Lime-Infused Ponzu Dipping Sauce14 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 3 months ago: Harumaki (spring rolls) are a fun, tasty, easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. Both the wrappers and … more →

Tags: alaskan cooking, Alaska, Photography, Food, Recipes, Shrimp, Seafood, asian cooking, Appetizers

Caribou Stroganoff: A Classic Favorite Featuring Wild Game10 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 4 months ago: From San Francisco to Sydney and from Tokyo to Toronto, Beef Stroganoff is a popular dinner item. He … more →

Tags: Photography, food, wild game cooking, Alaska, Food, hunting, Recipes, wild game recipe, Homesteading

Alaska Salmon Lox or Gravlax10 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 4 months ago: With a history dating back to the European Middle Ages, a number of methods for preparing lox and gr … more →

Tags: food, alaskan cooking, Salmon, Photography, Food, Fishing, breakfast, Recipes, Homesteading

The Galangal Experiment: Orange Pecan Galangal Scones

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 4 months ago: Scones are easy to make and always a favorite with a cup of coffee or tea. Penzeys Spices is one of … more →

Tags: baking, Photography, Food, breakfast, Recipes, Pnezeys

Sweet, Smooth, Delicious Azuki Bean Paste2 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 4 months ago: Popular in Japan, sweetened azuki beans are a key ingredient in sumptuous desserts and baked goods. … more →

Tags: Photography, Adzuki, Anpan, asian cooking, Dessert, Food, Homesteading, Japan, Recipes

Chocolate Pots for Two16 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 4 months ago: Creamy dark chocolate pots with an almond essence are an elegant dessert, perfect for two. Our holid … more →

Tags: Desserts, food, galley cooking, Chocolate, Dessert, Food, Photography, Recipes

Pumpkin Pancakes: A Tasty, Healthy Way to Start the Day5 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 4 months ago: Give your pancakes a tasty nutritional boost by stirring in some pumpkin purée left over from baking … more →

Tags: food, Alaska, Photography, Food, baking, breakfast, Recipes, Homesteading, health

Winter Sunshine - Honey Almond Cherry Nougat13 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 4 months ago: Chewy honey-flavored candy flecked with bits of cherries and almonds provides for fun in the kitchen … more →

Tags: Photography, candy, Food, Recipes, Dessert, Homesteading, Dried Cherries

Light, Crunchy Pecan Pralines5 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 4 months ago: A yummy homemade gift or a favorite snack – either way, these pralines are easy to make and gr … more →

Tags: baking, candy, Photography, Food, Recipes, Dessert, Homesteading, candy recipe, Homemade Gifts

Ikura: Curing Salmon Eggs9 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 4 months ago: Like fire opals lit from within, freshly cured salmon eggs are ready to be served as ikura sushi, sp … more →

Tags: Alaska, food, alaskan cooking, Sushi, Salmon, Photography, Food, Fishing, Recipes

Cheese Blintzes with Arctic Blueberry Jam7 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 5 months ago: Thin, lightly fried crepes wrap a sweetened homemade cheese filling. Traditionally served with apple … more →

Tags: Photography, baking, Food, breakfast, Brunch, Recipes, Dessert, JEWISH CUISINE, crepes

Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies - It's All About the Penzeys Dutch Processed Cocoa6 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 5 months ago: These dark, rich, chocolatey cookies disappeared within 24 hours of their creation.  For this season … more →

Tags: baking, Cookies, Alaska, Dessert, Food, Homesteading, Photography, Recipes

Pecan Crumble Overnight French Toast11 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 6 months ago:  Let French bread cubes soak up the cream and egg mixture overnight. The next morning top it with pe … more →

Tags: food, Photography, Food, breakfast, Recipes, Homesteading, Holidays

Chasing the Elusive Perfectly Flakey Crust: Double-Crust Apple Apricot Pie7 comments

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 6 months ago: This rustic-style pie evoked images of apron-clad moms setting out steaming-hot baked goods on windo … more →

Tags: baking, Alaska, Dessert, Food, Homesteading, Photography, Recipes

Quiche de Poireaux: Leek Quiche with Oysters and Smoked Salmon1 comment

Barbra & Jack Donachy wrote 6 months ago: Just a hint of spice is enough in this quiche that combines sautéed leeks, small oysters and smoked … more →

Tags: Alaska, Photography, Food, breakfast, Recipes, Homesteading, Seafood


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