Category Archives: Food

Caribou Crossing, the Cocktail

One of the magazines we get that I really enjoy is tidings, a Canadian food and wine publication. In the May/June edition that recently arrived, there’s a feature article about cocktails, one of which is called “Caribou Crossing” – and, … Continue reading

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A Roadside Treat in Whitehorse – Barkers Crepe and Creamery

As in most communities, restaurants/cafes come and go frequently in Whitehorse. In many cases it really is sad to see, as we’ve lost some very good places to eat in recent years. One of the types of eateries that’s gaining … Continue reading

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Whitehorse Attractions – Miles Canyon, the SS Klondike and more…

Whitehorse is a great town to be a tourist in. As well as having spectacular wilderness not only at our back door but within the city boundaries, we have a large number of really high quality man-made attractions. We had … Continue reading

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The Best Halibut & Chips

I love halibut, and the season to get good fish and chips is rapidly drawing to a close. We tried 5 places this year, and here’s the summary: first, the worst – Maggie Mae’s at the Carcross Corner. This was … Continue reading

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A Yukon-Gourmet Way to Start the Day

In about 2000, the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks started offering smoked salmon Eggs Benedict for breakfast, and I fell in love – it was absolutely divine. Then the Millenium Hotel in Anchorage added it to their menu so I could … Continue reading

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