When Maya Wilson and her three kids transplanted to Alaska in 2011,
she didn't know what to expect. But what she ended up finding was
home - and she turned her love for the gorgeous landscapes and
fresh, seasonal cuisine into the now hugely popular blog Alaska
from Scratch. This love letter to Alaska highlights the region's
backyard-to-table, homemade food culture and seasonal ingredients.
In addition to recipes for small bites, salads, soups, and
desserts, the book is arranged into Alaska Mornings and Alaska
Evenings - mornings are crisp and lend themselves to substantial
breakfast fare like a quinoa and egg enchilada skillet, while
evenings call for nourishing and warming chilis and jambalayas.
While the book showcases Alaska's famous wild berries, salmon,
halibut, and even moose, all the recipes are designed to be simple
and adaptable - Wilson provides substitutions that can be found
everywhere. The Alaska from Scratch Cookbook also captures the
beauty of Alaska with gorgeous, cozy photography and beautifully
written essays throughout. With the success of her blog - her
recipes have been covered everywhere from Today.com and Buzzfeed to
the Huffington Post - Wilson is a new voice to watch in the
blogging world. She'll include 60 newly developed recipes along
with 15 blog favourites. With The Alaska from Scratch Cookbook,
she'll give readers a taste of both the food Alaska is known for
and the feeling that being there creates.