Alaska is "The Great Land!" for its Fabulous, Fresh Food

Summer in Alaska means long days of ripening fruits and berries; harvests of gigantic garden vegetables; and baskets of seafood caught fresh daily - the makings from which celebrated chefs and creative camp cooks fashion fabulous feasts to match the magnificent land from which it comes. Up here people take their food seriously; you gotta have a hearty, nutritious meal when it's 40° below. The taste of Alaska incorporates many flavors and traditions from the Native population to the pioneers and prospectors that settled in The Last Frontier.

Wishing to capture the taste of Alaska, Executive Chef Mike Römhild seeks out local recipes and fresh local ingredients to create delicious Alaskan inspired dishes onboard the most prestigious cruise ships in the world. After years of scouring markets and frequenting fishing docks, he has put together a selection of his own Alaskan recipes that he generously shares with us here. Hopefully during your cruise you will have an opportunity to sample some of the local specialties. And when you return home you can try some of Chef Mike's Alaskan favorites.

Visit: www.cruiserfriendly.com for more information & pick up Terry Breen's new book Cruiser Friendly: Alaska with more recipes from Chef Mike at www.Amazon.com