Healthing It

Ever since I got back from my trip to Alaska, life has been hectic. In fact, I think I’ve reached a new level of “exhausted” last week. But my new gig is also very exciting, fun, demanding and engaging. I should be making more frequent appearances here as I get settled in!

Alaska, above all, was exceptionally beautiful. I traveled via cars, railroads and ferries, which enabled me to see so much more of the state’s natural wonders.

I blogged about the trip via another blog but what kind of food blogger would I be if I didn’t share a meal here? So I’ll share one of the best.

Towards the end of my trip, I was fortunate enough to enjoy a delicious, local, home cooked meal at a beautiful home in Anchorage. Unlike most of my time in Alaska, the sun even decided to come out that evening!

How did I luck out? One of my college professors has a friend who lives in Anchorage. When I told him about my trip, he put us in touch and I got treated to an incredible meal at an Alaskan home.

We started with wine and appetizers. What wouldn’t go well with this view?

I got to have some homemade smoked salmon:

Along with an assortment of cheeses, mustard, crackers and capers:

There were also moose dogs, straight off the grill!

The moose was shot by my host, who then brought it to a business that processes meat. It turned the moose into delicious moose dogs:

While still sipping on wine, fresh red salmon went on the grill. Isn’t this beautiful?

The salmon shared the grill with some halibut & asparagus:

In addition to the fish, we had a salad and quinoa:

From grill to table:

I could not have asked for a better meal. So now, when I’m eating a peanut butter & jelly sandwich while running around lower Manhattan between different agencies, I can think back to that meal and hope that I’ll make it back to Alaska someday for more of that delicious fish