During spring I often book a late autumn trip to Canada or before the pandemic it was Alaska. Today, images of snow and salmon are on my mind. This week I’ve been having fantasies of making a second trip to the Northwest.

This week for the fun of it, I splurged on Wild Alaskan salmon. Yeah, it was pricey – and the pandemic hiked the cost. But sometimes treating yourself to a special food like salmon can transport you to a place you can’t visit. And since we are homebound you probably get why I am craving a food adventure.
Baked Lemon-Herb Wild Alaskan Salmon
Foil
6-7-ounce skinless salmon fillet
1 tablespoon European style butter, salted, cut into 4 pieces
Ground black pepper
1 teaspoon each chopped fresh rosemary and parsley (dried can do the trick)
1 lemon, slices (save two for juice)


So, this salmon with wild rice provided an “aha” moment. Not only was the moist herb-alicious salmon to live for it was a sign that live goes on. Now if I can get the nerve to book that flight for an Alaska sequel… but to Fairbanks – farther north I may get to see the northern lights. And who knows, perhaps I’ll hire a nature guide that will help me catch a wild Alaskan salmon for the thrill of it.
— Cal Orey, M.A., is an author and journalist. Her books include the Healing Powers Series (Vinegar, Olive Oil, Chocolate, Honey, Coffee, Tea, Superfoods, Essential Oils, Herbs and Spices) published by Kensington. (The collection has been featured by the Good Cook Book Club.)
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