Tagine Dreams

Tagine Dreams

By Matt Curmi Even before I began my career as a chef, I had long been an avid fan of cooking outdoors. Perhaps this has something to do with growing up on a boat and off grid, or maybe it just taps into our simpler origins; either way, when I began cooking...
Luke’s First Catch

Luke’s First Catch

It had been thirty years since I had been to this spot and cast my line into these waters. Excitement and anticipation filled the air; not only because I was returning to the Kenai River in Alaska with my brother and my sons, but because Alaska fish and game had just...
Grilling ideas for dinner

Grilling ideas for dinner

You need grilling ideas for dinner? We grill a lot around here, and we have a ton of recipes to share! Whether you’re short on time or need something special to serve to company, we’ve got just the recipe. Here are our tried and true favorite grilled...
Grilled Chicken Wings: Our Favorite Recipes

Grilled Chicken Wings: Our Favorite Recipes

We’ve made grilled chicken wings every which way, and we’ve got the recipes to prove it. Whether you prefer a dry rub, traditional Buffalo, or something totally different – we’ve got the recipe for you. Everyone knows wings are great as an...
Grilling Chicken Thighs: Our Favorite Recipes

Grilling Chicken Thighs: Our Favorite Recipes

We love grilling chicken thighs – they’re super versatile, hard to overcook, budget-friendly, and easy to grill even for barbecue beginners. Win win! Here we’ve rounded up some of our favorite grilled chicken thigh recipes great for an easy weeknight...
Tips for the Perfect Pellet Smoked Pizza

Tips for the Perfect Pellet Smoked Pizza

I was gifted an Ooni pellet-fueled pizza oven as a housewarming present from my sister, and it has quickly become an obsession. In the past I’ve made pizzas in the oven, or on a pizza peel on my Weber charcoal grill (which worked great!) but now that I’ve gotten...
Cooking Out Of Your Pantry

Cooking Out Of Your Pantry

Nothing in the fridge and it’s dinner time?   Take a look in the back of your pantry, see what you have been ignoring back there, and use your imagination. As a nation we are prone to instant gratification. If your fridge is empty, just head to the closest store...
Using Wood Pellets in your Grill or Smoker

Using Wood Pellets in your Grill or Smoker

You asked… A lot of you are excited about our hardwood smoking pellets and want to learn more about what they are and how to use them. If this is your first time playing around with smoking pellets, we know that it can feel overwhelming at first to understand...
Winter Fire

Winter Fire

Campfires were made for Winter.  While we often think of campfires alongside memories of balmy summer nights, outdoor cooking in the Winter time offers a completely new enjoyment for live fire cooking and grilling. Here in Alaska the shrinking of the days is...