The "Bar Banquet." (banquet held in honor of gold prospector Felix Pedro) (includes recipes)

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Gold prospector Felix Pedro was honored with a dinner dubbed the "Bar Banquet" following his discovery of gold in Alaska on Jul 22, 1902. The banquet was dubbed as such as there were numerous guests from the legal profession who attended the dinner. Roast moose and caribou cutlets were served during the banquet.

Cooking, Appreciation, Gold industry, Biography, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Natural resources, Cookery, Gold miners, Pedro, Felix

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Sweet legacy: Christmas recipes passed down from Alaska's Scandinavian pioneers

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Scandinavian immigrants to Alaska have left a legacy of Christmas recipes that are still enjoyed by any nationality or ethnic group. Desserts spiced with cardamom seed, lemon zest, cinnamon or melting butter and brown sugar are typical holiday fare.

Recipes and menus, Christmas cookery, Christmas cooking, Scandinavian Americans

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"Holing through." (meals served during the inauguration of the Whittier railroad spur in November 19, 1942)(includes recipes)

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A dinner on Nov. 19, 1942, celebrated the completion of a railroad tunnel project connecting Whittier with Anchorage, AK. Recipes from the meal are presented.

Railroads, Soups, Salads

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