The Corkline

  • FisherPoets

    Feb 28

    Held annually since 1998, FisherPoets Gathering has become one of the most anticipated events in the Pacific Northwest. The gathering was founded by a group of commercial fishermen who wanted to create a space where they could share their stories, struggles, and triumphs in a creative and supportive environment. The annual ...

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  • Copper River Salmon Potstickers

    Jan 25

    Chinese New Year is the traditional celebration of the lunar new year which typically falls in the first week of February. This is a time to celebrate with family and friends and, as is so common among celebrations, food plays a central role. One of the common foods you may ...

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  • Chef Cole's Honey Brown Sugar Salmon

    Jan 12

    Our local Orca Adventure Lodge chefs dazzle once again! This time, Chef Cole Turner sweetens the deal with his Honey Brown Sugar salmon, taking taste to the next level in a surprisingly simple recipe.

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  • Copper River Chef Thoughts with Byron Gomez

    Jan 11

    As a chef, I'm always trying to be responsibly knowledgeable on how to execute and order food, but it's not until you really go to places like the Copper River where you realize the whole ecosystem is more than just fish. The rules and regulations from the government and the ...

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  • Chef Dennis's Blackened Salmon and Tropical Salsa

    Dec 8

    Continuing our time with the chefs at Orca Adventure Lodge, Chef Dennis Deaver prepared a stunning Blackened Salmon & Tropical Salsa, masterfully blending sweet and savory. Check out the full recipe below, and be sure to let us know if you give it a try!

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  • Copper River Chef Thoughts with Eric LeBlanc

    Nov 18

    What I took from this trip and everyone else involved in it was having a deeper connection with the source - the product and where it comes from, and everyone involved in that process, how many hands it takes to do something like this - I think for me that ...

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  • The Beauty of Tradition

    Nov 1

    The traditional craft of the British Isles Guernsey sweater is being is being rekindled by a small fishing community half a world away.

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  • Copper River Chef Thoughts with Jeremy Williamson

    Oct 13

    I do think it is superior. I don't think it's marketing; I find that, honestly, it just goes back to the great care. You got a small town who takes such great care at capturing and really making sure that this fish is well taken care of. I mean, it ...

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  • Copper River Chef Thoughts with Cesar Figueroa

    Sep 16

    Sometimes you don’t consider all the steps it takes to get a piece of steak, or a piece of fish to your table. Now that I’ve learned about it at the source I’ve seen all the moving parts, from the way you take care ...

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  • Copper River Chef Thoughts with Michael Diaz de Leon

    Aug 16

    It gives you a deeper appreciation when you pick up a salmon and say ‘where is this coming from’, you know? I know exactly where it’s coming from, I know who fished it, I know who processed it, I know who packaged it, I know how ...

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