Weather is changing and tourists are filling in the ‘shoulder’ season. People are traveling more in May and September & October, great times to come to Alaska. This year May had sunshine every day and the temp’s were in the … Continue reading
The bull moose are out strutting their stuff and looking for a potential Mama Moose. The geese are resting after rather full meals on the University of Alaska’s grassy commons area. They occasionally practice their in-flight “V’s.” Many Anchorage … Continue reading
Many inn-keepers wear multiple hats in Alaska. Their jobs are varied and interesting. Every so often, one story catches the attention of all in Alaska, as does this tale of tragedy, service, and caring– Dr. Karen Lea French, known to … Continue reading
The current season has come to a close, leaves are falling, and one would think we would be settling in for some quiet reflection on a wonderful summer’s visitors. But instead, we are already looking forward to 2012. Today, courtesy … Continue reading
Many Alaskan Bed and Breakfasts include sourdough pancakes or waffles in their menus. They often tell the history of their particular starter and boast about its age. At Big Bear B&B in Anchorage, I use two sourdough starters alternately. My … Continue reading
Sourdough is a yeasty starter for leavening hotcakes, waffles, muffins, bread and even cakes. It was the traditional staple food of the old timers who wandered the North country around the turn of the century in search of Gold and … Continue reading
I came to Alaska as a young mother at the age of 19 and decided that I should definitely have sourdough as one of my kitchen staples. I bought a packaged starter and did exactly as the instructions stated. I … Continue reading
“Yum, is that sourdough I smell cooking?” asks a guest as he comes into my kitchen (At Anchorage Walkabout Town B&B, Alaska). “Yes it is and you’re having it in waffles with rhubarb sauce this morning”, I reply. And with … Continue reading
If you ask an Alaskan what Alaska is famous for…each answer would be as unique as the individual themselves. Some people would say the panoramic views of Denali, some would say the vastness of the last frontier, some would say … Continue reading
What makes a visit memorable? Over the past several weeks, the discussion among B&B hosts has centered on the little extras, touches individuals B&Bs add to their services. Inn keepers find that small things result in guests commenting on feeling … Continue reading
