Since March 22, 2009, Alaskan volcano Mt. Redoubt has erupted multiple times, sending ash and steam as high as 45,000 feet into the air. Ashfall has been reported as far away as Anchorage, about 100 miles to the northeast, and
Sea Scallops with Saffron Cream
The saffron lends an exotic warmth to this rich scallop dish. Serve the remaining wine with the meal, along with steamed spinach and almonds. You will need: • 20 large sea scallops • 4 T butter • saffron threads •
Giant Jellyfish Attack Fishing Operations, But Have Plus Side Too
Have you ever seen a jellyfish while you were fishing or swimming? OK. Have you ever seen a jellyfish over six and a half feet across, and weighing up to 450 pounds? How about several thousand of them at once,
Panfried Salmon with 5-spice Rub
One of my favorite ways to prepare salmon is to rub a zesty combination of spices into the fillet, let it sit to come to room temperature (and give the seasonings time to penetrate), pan fry the fish to create
Exxon Valdez – 20 Years After
Tuesday marked the twentieth anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, an ecological and economic disaster of historic proportions, resulting in untold damage to wildlife, regional ecosystems, local industries, and generations of people who subsisted on
Baked Halibut with Sweet Chili Cream
This is possibly the simplest fish dish I’ve ever prepared, but my husband used the word “outstanding” not once, but twice during the meal, so something must have gone very right. This was a last-minute inspiration based on desire to
Halibut Salad
As the weather gets warmer, start thinking about spending some more time outside. It’s almost picnic season! Gather a few friends and pack up an elegant lunch to share – think about bringing sturdy fruits, like tart apples and sweet