Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Low Tide.

High and Low Tide on Kachemak Bay differentiates greatly.  Some days there is a tide level difference of close to 30 feet.  The view at the lodge changes greatly, early on in the day we'll be completely surrounded by water with fish swimming underneath us and a few hours later low tide sucks the water away exposing all the amazing marine wildlife.  Tidal pools expose barnacles, mussles, sea anemones, sea stars, razor clams spurting water, butter clams, and endless amounts of edible sea vegetables and lettuces.  After spending a morning foraging around low tide, a few dishes came into formation.

Sockeye Salmon, Leeks, Kelp Roasted Celeriac, Mussel Aioli, Crispy Sea Lettuce
Egg, Pickled Bull Whip Kelp and Celery, Sea Lettuce, Roasted and Preserved Roots, Chive Puree, Razor Clams, Seaweed Consomme Poured Tableside (Thank you to David Kinch for the inspiration)

Mussels


Barnacles

Sea Star Surrounded by Ribbon Kelp

Proverbial 'Wild-Farm' of Edible Sea Plants
Hanging Christmas Sea Anemone


1 comment:

  1. Holy crap......im so freaking jealous. That looks like an unreal place

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