The Corkline

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 of it to ...

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  • 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 it got to ...

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  • Chef Ryley Eckersley Copper River King Salmon Chop

    Jun 9

    In this third installment of our Copper River King + Chef’s Roll + Chef Ryley Eckersley series, we hope to encourage you to new heights in your culinary adventures. We embolden you to approach your kitchen as one might an art studio, with fearlessness and creativity.

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  • Chef Ryley Eckersley Copper River King Salmon Loin - A Study in Green

    May 31

    Welcome to the second installment in our Chef’s Roll series with Chef Ryley Eckersley and his inspirational preparation of a whole Copper River King salmon. We invite you to draw inspiration from his exciting and bold flavors and preparation methods, interpreting his culinary works of art in your own ...

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  • 12 Essential BBQ Tools

    May 26

    When cooking outside this Memorial Day, whether you're grilling, camping, or having a picnic, there are several essential items that can help make your outdoor cooking experience more enjoyable and efficient.

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