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When Swinomish tribal members dig clams, it’s called clam jamming. They get a tribal permit and follow the regulations as to location and times. I, for one, have not participated in tribal clam digging. I am not a tribal member from these parts. So, I listen to stories, often the ones from my husband’s family: His brother, Greg Yakanak; his sister, Karen Joe; and his nephew, Jason Paul. They go clam jamming. Occasionally there is a photo, but often it is a story of their day. The long walk out...
You know all those flavored carbonated water drinks available in the market? Why don’t they make one for strawberry/rhubarb? It is, after all the best combination for early summer baking and cooking. For those watching their sugar intake, do not reduce the sugars in this recipe; simply cut a smaller slice for yourself or guests. Ingredients - Pie crust, 2, one for top and one for bottom - Rhubarb, 3 cups (1/2 inch pieces) - Strawberries, 2 and ½ cups chopped - Light Brown Sugar, 1/3 c...
This is a cool weather recipe, as the casserole bakes for an hour at 350 degrees F. Ingredients - Zucchini, 3 to 4 cups, peeled and cubed - Tomato, 1 medium, diced - Cheddar cheese, ¾ cup - Butter, ¾ cup - Onion, 1 medium, diced - Flour, ¼ cup - Milk, 1 and ¼ cups - Salt & pepper, to taste - Saltine Crackers, a handful, [email protected] Preparation Place zucchini in a butter baking dish. Season with salt. Tomato and cheese are added, spreading evenly. In a...
Apple Pancakes. Small cubed fresh apple chunks are a great addition to pancake batter. This batter recipe is remarkably easy to follow. Plus good use of two apples that are beginning to turn soft. How many of you use the cap from the bottle of vanilla extract to measure vanilla? It works if the cap holds about a teaspoon of vanilla. The flour I use is a wheat pastry flour from our local Cairnspring Mills. Our good friend, Georgia Johnson, recommended this flour. Cairn Springs was holding a drive...
Due to COVID-19, the Blessing of the Fleet, was a quieter affair in the Swinomish Tribal Community. Part of the celebration was held last week. Tribal members, lined up in their cars, drove by the Fish Plant, to receive plates of freshly cooked and chilled prawns and Dungeness Crab. In addition to eating some cold and fresh, I created this delicious salad. Ingredients - Prawns, 10 to 15, cooked & cooled - Dungeness Crab, 1 whole, cooked & cooled - Lemon juice, 1 freshly squeezed - White or...
Strawberry Spinach Salad is a wonderful treat and will be quite tasty when our local strawberries come in season. Use the same fresh lemon for the zest and juice. When we enjoyed this salad for lunch, my husband, Kevin Paul, asked for more red onion next time. Ingredients - Spinach, one bunch - Strawberries, 1 and ½ pints - Red onion, 3 slices - Olive oil, 1/3 cup - Zest of one lemon - Juice of one squeezed lemon - Salt and pepper - Sliced almonds, 1 tablespoon Preparation Remove the...
Chicken and Dumplings is one of those ultimate comfort foods that brings to mind your childhood. The butter makes these dumplings delicious. Cooking tip: do not overcook the dumplings as they will loose their fluffiness. Ingredients - Chicken Soup - Whole chicken, rotisserie preferred - Onion, one small - Carrots, two - Frozen peas, ½ cup - Water, 6 to 8 cups Dumplings - Flour, two cups - Baking powder, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon - Salt, 1 teaspoon - Dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon -...
This is a cool weather recipe, as the casserole bakes for an hour at 350 degrees F. Ingredients - Zucchini, 3 to 4 cups, peeled and cubed - Tomato, 1 medium, diced - Cheddar cheese, ¾ cup - Butter, ¾ cup - Onion, 1 medium, diced - Flour, ¼ cup - Milk, 1 and ¼ cups - Salt & pepper, to taste - Saltine Crackers, a handful, crushed Preparation Place zucchini in a butter baking dish. Season with salt. Tomato and cheese are added, spreading evenly. In a separate small pan,...
When I cook halibut, I think of my adopted dad, Roman Edward Witkowski. He loved to fish and passed that interest onto me. When he passed, I selected his 24-foot Reinell boat and the 18-foot Tioga motor home. Then Kevin and I hired a driver, from the Ziegler family, to drive both down the Alaska Highway, to us, here at Swinomish. We hired the Bill family to fish our boat. Then we used my boat as a down payment on the house, thirty years ago; and where we reside to this day. When I select cuts...
