This week we talk with Julia Omally the author of the great book The Whale & The Cupcake about being a food writer in Alaska. She brings to the table years of experience of eating local food and writing for the NY Times and other publications and working with the James Beard Foundation.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to season 2 of the 49th Meal Podcast!!

this week we head to Band of Brothers to talk with Big J BBQ about there amazing business. We got to sample some of the food and let me tell you the ribs where out of this world. Jason and Heather treated us to a cheese cake cone that was the easiest dessert to eat while tasting like it would come from a fancy place. Over all this is a great way to start out the season and learn about what it takes to run a BBQ catering business in the great state of Alaska.

If you want to learn more about Big J BBQ or to get book them for your next catering event please follow them on Social Media at the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/bigjsbbqak

https://www.bigjsbbq.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bigjsbbqak/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk with Ericka over at The Roaming Root. one of the coolest business ideas I have seen pop up in a while. She takes an old school bluebird bus and packs it full of unique Alaskan made products and roams around Fairbanks. be sure to follow her on social media to see where you can check out the Roaming Root.

https://www.facebook.com/roamingrootak

https://roamingrootak.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks beyond the plate we talk with Denali ATV a great company that we talked to while we were up in Healy that gives you different ways to explore Healy. Take a tour on ATV, Side by Side, or even rent a jeep. and they have zipline adventures too. be sure to check them out on your next trip to Healy.

https://www.facebook.com/denaliatv

https://www.denaliatv.com/

Be sure to check out our website to sign up for The Best of The Valley Cook-Off

www.49thmeal.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we travel down to Anchorage to try and learn about a treat from the islands Malasadas. We talk with Wiki Wiki about how they brought such a good donut to Alaska and the major changes they are going through opening their new location.

https://www.facebook.com/hawaiiandonuts

https://wikiwikidonuts.com/

Be sure to check out the podcast website to see pictures and find out more information about our Best of the Valley BBQ Cook-Off.

www.49thmeal.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks beyond the plate we talk with Roses cafe to hear about how they have helped the town of Healy get though the pandemic by offering a great place to eat for all the locals and the people traveling through town. Being only 13miles from the gate of Denali National Park makes it a great place to stop and get a bite of great American comfort food.

Please visit our blog at www.49thmeal.com to read about our experience at Roses Cafe.

https://www.facebook.com/healyrosescafe

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk with Arctic Harvest Deliveries about having to change their whole business model on the fly with the onset of COVID-19. They went from the mainly wholesale to farm share delivery business. please be sure to check them out and support local farmers in our great state.

https://www.arcticharvestak.com/

https://www.facebook.com/arcticharvestdeliveries

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Me and my son traveld to Healy Alaska to be a guest at the Denali Lake View Inn. This is a hidden gem!! we had an amazing view of Otto lake and the mountains right from the balcony of our room. The rooms where amazing nice and clean. There was alot to do without even having to leave the inn such as kayaking and fishing.

If you are in the Healy area please be sure to visit the Denali Lake View Inn and book a few nights. Bring the wife on a peaceful staycation or bring the family up for a trip they will not soon forget.

https://www.denalilakeviewinn.com/

https://www.facebook.com/denalilakeviewinnak

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk with Emerald over at Omnivore food truck to see what its like launching and starting her food truck and facebook group durning the pandmic.

https://www.facebook.com/omnivorewasilla

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2776055879188620

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk with Alaska Farm Tours to learn about there exciting business and all the going on with the alaska farm sence.

http://www.alaskafarmtours.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaFarmTours/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.