Flavors of the West

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No-fuss party plan

Relax, the secret to throwing a no-fuss holiday party is simple: Stick to a theme. Here's how
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New spirits of the West

Thanks to the great natural resources out here, boutique distilleries are cropping up as fast as you can say "happy hour." Here are some to watch
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The fish I love

'Deadliest Catch' captain Keith Colburn, chef Alice Waters, and surf champion Kelly Slater on healthy seafood and simple ways to love it
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FAQs at the fish market

How to find a great seafood counter, and what to ask them when you get there. Plus: Some great fish markets we found around the West

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Seafood buying tips

Shopping suggestions and a fish-season calendar for the next time you head to the seafood counter
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Canned fish basics

Why buy canned, what to look for, and easy serving suggestions

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Frozen fish basics

The best fish to buy frozen, how to thaw it, and what to look for in a label
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Our favorite web sites and books

Where to go for the best information about healthy eating and eco-friendly seafood
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The case for wild salmon

Alaska's wild salmon fisheries are well managed, the population is healthy and abundant, and the fish are certified as sustainable, unlike the situation in the Lower 48
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What about mercury and PCBs in fish?

Here's how to protect yourself from harmful chemicals and metals in fish
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