The Salmon Sisters
Harvest & Heritage: Seasonal Recipes and Traditions that Celebrate the Alaskan Spirit
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Harvest & Heritage: Seasonal Recipes and Traditions that Celebrate the Alaskan Spirit
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Average rating5
"A cookbook that celebrates abundance, and pays tribute to precious landscapes that offer us such satisfying meals." Food & Wine magazine Follow the Salmon Sisters as they celebrate the seasons through the food, traditions, and rituals of their Alaskan home. Lush photography, charming illustrations, 60 comforting recipes, and 35 traditions showcase and honor the untamed spirit, natural bounty, and seasonal rhythms of land and sea. Open up the rich pages of Harvest & Heritage and step into another world. A landscape dotted with berries, wildflowers, and moose, an ocean rich with salmon, seafood, and kelp. A place of resilience and cherished traditions. While the landscape is vast, the community is tight-knit. This is the world of the Salmon Sisters and they are inviting you to join them through a year of changing seasons and comforting rituals. And yes, deeply satisfying food. The cookbook is organized by season. In each section, readers will find: Recipes ideal for the home cook Illustrated rituals and traditions Stories from Alaskan women on living and eating well A Solstice or Equinox menu to celebrate the seasonal harvest Expansive and intimate photography The recipes and projects are delicious and satisfying. For example, forage spruce tips and make Spruce Tip Ice Cream. Jig for a halibut and then make Halibut Burgers with Wild Chimichurri. Emma Teal Laukitis and Claire Neaton, aka the Salmon Sisters, grew up on a homestead in Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands, and they make their livelihood harvesting wild seafood from the pristine, bountiful waters around them. This luxe hardcover reflects their values and vision, with delicious recipes and lovely traditions that is seasonal eating and living at its best.
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The Salmon Sisters: Harvest & Heritage by Emma Teal Laukitis and Claire Neaton is a stunning cookbook that takes readers on a journey through the seasons of Alaska. The book beautifully captures the untamed spirit, natural bounty, and seasonal rhythms of the land and sea.
With lush photography and charming illustrations, the book immerses readers in a world of berries, wildflowers, moose, salmon, seafood, and kelp. It celebrates the resilience and cherished traditions of the tight-knit community of the Salmon Sisters.
One of the highlights of this cookbook is its organization by seasons. Each chapter presents recipes, stories, and traditions that perfectly showcase the spirit and bounty of each season. The easy-to-follow recipes are accompanied by gorgeous photos, making it a delight to flip through the pages.
The book also offers valuable foraging information, adding an extra layer of depth to the culinary experience. The equinox feasts are particularly captivating, showcasing the authors' passion for creating memorable meals.
As for the recipes themselves, they do not disappoint. The fancy toast with homemade ricotta and salmon caviar is a delectable treat, as is the tinned salmon carbonara with arugula and pine nuts. These dishes are just a taste of the mouthwatering recipes that await readers.
In conclusion, The Salmon Sisters: Harvest & Heritage is a must-have for any foodie. Its beautiful visuals, well-organized layout, and delicious recipes make it a joy to explore. Whether you are an experienced cook or a novice in the kitchen, this cookbook will inspire you to embrace the flavors and traditions of Alaska.
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