Last summer I complained to anyone who would listen about the tragedy of Alaska's local ice cream scene. It was nonexistent. My idyllic visions of walking the streets of Anchorage with a delicious, locally made ice cream cone in my hand and pushing a stroller with a perfectly behaved child in my ...
the best coffee in alaska: steamdot
I've always possessed crazy high expectations when it comes to coffee. Living in Portland, the coffee capital of everything, will do that to a person. Coffee is an integral part of my life and I can't imagine my day without it! I'm up for a cup at any given time, but will not drink just anything. I ...
pink boots for berry picking
This past weekend, we loaded up for a day in the outdoors to go hiking and berry picking. It was probably the last weekend in Anchorage we could get away with wearing shorts as the leaves are already turning a little gold and there was a perceptible crisp in the air. Even with the chill, Waverley ...
alaska favorite: fire island rustic bakeshop
When moving to a new city, there are a few musts: hook up utilities, map route to grocery store, and find a new favorite local bakery. As a self-proclaimed pastry and baked goods snob/creator, I have incredibly high standards combined with an incessant need for weekly scones. I couldn't believe my ...
out in downtown anchorage
One of the most frequent questions I receive as a blogger and when traveling out of Alaska is from people wanting to know what life in Alaska is really like. Do you see moose everyday? (50% of the time.) Have you been attacked by a bear? (I have yet to see one in real life!) Do you go to the ...
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