Alaska - Wild Harvest

At the edge of Ship Creek in Anchorage, Alaska, where the city began in tents just over a century ago, Pati Jinich shares a picnic with local food writer and author Julia O’Malley to discuss what makes Alaska unique — and the challenges it now faces.

Foraging is one way Indigenous Community Liaison Anna Sattler holds on to her Yup'ik traditions. She takes Pati Jinich foraging for berries outside of Anchorage. As they gather berries Anna shares insights on what it’s like to be native in Alaska, why traditional practices still matter, and how she is working to keep her culture thriving. They use their bounty to make Akutaq or Alaskan Ice Cream.

Pati Jinich heads off the beaten path to Nikolaevsk, a fascinating Alaskan town with deep Russian roots you might not expect. Founded by Old Believers seeking religious freedom, this village feels like a little slice of Russia right next door. She pops into Samovar Cafe, run by Nina Fefelov, who's serving up authentic flavors of the old country.