They don’t make cookbooks like this anymore! This small cookbook is the absolute best! It is a shame that it is now out of print.
The Alaska Wild Game Cookbook, compiled by Phyllis Fisher and published in 1961, is a cherished culinary guide that captures the essence of Alaskan frontier cooking. This vintage cookbook offers a collection of recipes that reflect the resourcefulness and traditions of those living in Alaska’s rugged wilderness along with humorous illustrations by Jane Hafling.
It is now considered a collector’s item and only available to purchase through various online marketplaces such as Ebay or Etsy.
The cookbook features a variety of recipes utilizing Alaska’s abundant natural resources:
Wild Game: Moose, bear, ptarmigan, and spruce hens
Seafood: Salmon, shrimp, and other local fish
Foraged Ingredients: Berries, mushrooms, and native plants
Baked Goods: Sourdough bread and desserts.
Notable recipes include:
- Moose Mince Meat Cupcakes
- Bear Rump Roast
- Salmon Soufflé
- Ptarmigan Cacciatore
- Baked Spruce Hens
- High Bush Catsup
- Resurrection Bay Hot Mustard SauceAmazon
This cookbook serves as both a practical guide for preparing wild game and a historical artifact, preserving the flavors and ingenuity of Alaskan cooking traditions.
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