This week we bring you a very special episode talking with Save AK Spots a new non profit that I fully support and hope that you as my listeners will support also. https://www.instagram.com/rallyak907/ https://www.instagram.com/saveakspots/ https://www.facebook.com/rally.ak https://www.rallyak.com/   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are talking BBQ with Patriot BBQ out of Houston Alaska. Dustin and Shanie make a wide range of Sauces and Rubs by hand. https://www.patriotbbqak.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Patriotbbqak https://www.instagram.com/patriotbbqak   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week is a very special episode as we are teaming up with Recover AK for Sobriety Awareness Month in Alaska. We talk to Kayla Moneypenny about being a bartender and getting sober and what that path looked like for her. IF YOU NEED ANY HELP WITH GETTING SOBER PLEASE REACH OUT TO @Recover Alaska. Here is all the contact info you will need. https://recoveralaska.org/ https://www.instagram.com/recoveralaska/ https://www.facebook.com/recoveralaska   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...

This week we talked with the crew at Bleeding Heart Brewery. This episode is a little outdated as they have had their grand opening already but due to technical problems I was delayed in getting it posted. They will be hosting the Break Up Shake Up BBQ competition on May 1st. Please be sure to support them and stop by to try a new beer or something from the kitchen. https://www.facebook.com/bleedingheartbrewery/ https://www.instagram.com/bleeding_heart_brewery/   See acast.com/privacy for...

This week we talk with Saltwood Smokehouse out of Seward Alaska, Jim and his team smoke up black cod and make some amazing dips and smears out of them. We learn all about that process and what got them started in smoking fish and have a good conversation on some food safety topics. Please follow Saltwood SmokeHouse on Facebook and Instagra. https://www.facebook.com/saltwoodsmokehouse https://www.instagram.com/saltwoodsmokehouse/   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we head down to the town of Kodiak Alaska to the Baptist Mission Goat Farm and talk to Kelly about what it takes to raise goats in Alaska. She runs the only Grade A Goat Dairy in the state and also runs outdoor daycare where the kids get to work on the farm daily. They milk goats and use that milk to supply the town with fresh milk and make amazing cheeses and icecream. Be sure to check out what they got going on Facebook and...

This week we took a trip down to Anchorage to have a cup of coffee and learn about roasting coffee with AK Coffee Company. This was such a cool experience for me. I will be the first to admit I'm not the biggest coffee drinker and when I do drink coffee it has more creamer than coffee. But Emily made us a cup of black coffee and had us take a drink of it and it blew my mind. It was so smooth and complex in flavor. I can talk for hours about that one cup of coffee. Please be sure to follow AK...

This week for beyond the plate we follow up with Megan and Lacy over at Elevated Oats to talk to them about moving forward with their amazing business EO. Please be sure to follow them on social media we have included all the links here to join the Oatie Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/586285528628690   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we head out to Frosty Meadow Farms to talk with the owners about raising and processing chickens and other small game in the great state of Alaska. Find out the process of how a chick goes from arriving in a box to ending up on your plate in about 6 to 8 weeks. https://www.facebook.com/frostymeadowfarm https://www.frostymeadowfarm.com/   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we go beyond the plate to talk with Nick and Bean from Permafrost beards and the maybe Monday show. They are a father-daughter duo that runs an amazing company that makes local beard care products and also make some great videos and podcast episodes. please give them a like and follow on youtube and any podcast apps that you listen to. https://www.facebook.com/AKpermafrostbeards https://www.instagram.com/permafrostbeards/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-v5rzTixPQmfS6q3mc7cg...

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.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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...

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/

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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/

This week we talk with Meta down in Juneau about starting the Salty Lady Seafood company. https://www.saltyladyseafood.co/ https://www.facebook.com/SaltyLadySeafood/ https://www.instagram.com/saltyladyseafood/ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/arming-oysters-sustainable-good-for-environment-shucking-carlingford-seafood-a7972286.html?fbclid=IwAR3rn2j93o8VVn1wFbTxwsBpRcDP6Kf3BiH_ZOXP0rvhwYAuaHy0e-d2bSg I have tried several times to reach out to the state about the price...

This week we talk with the owners of a new salt company Prince William Sound Salt Co about starting there new salt business and challenges that Covid 19 is presenting to them with just trying open there retail shop. https://www.facebook.com/pwssalt/ https://www.pwssalt.com/

This episode we talk with Megan Militello over at Elevated Oats about starting her company in alaska and the fun she is having with it. https://www.facebook.com/elevatedoats/ https://www.elevatedoats.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elevatedoats/

This is a special episode having an interview with Dr.Pinky Pie and Nurse Fiona over at the Doctor Nurse F Show. https://anchor.fm/drnursef