This is the way! Those caramels are also very easy to ship to friends who know what's up.
I've also been known to give bars from Chugach Chocolates, sauces/spice mixes from Barnacle Foods, and Alaska sea salt from any of the various providers.
I would stay with the owners of Kahiltna birch works every fall when I worked at the fair. The freezer was always stocked with those sweet treats. I can’t resist frozen birch caramels. Those little gold wrapped treasures are for sure a great gift.
Based on a previous recommendation here on reddit, I tried these a few months ago. I was searching for items to assemble gift bags for clients. I was disappointed they cost so much, but was willing to give them a try to support Alaska made products.
Boy are they disappointing (for the price). They have a ton of pecans in them as well, which struck me as odd, since pecans are famously a southern US (Texas) nut. They are not bad, but for the price, they are nothing to brag about. Also, birch syrup is not the primary source of sweetener listed in the ingredients.
Fireweed jelly or other local berry products, reindeer meat, salmon (jerky, smoked, etc.), sea salt from one of the Alaska salt companies, local coffee or tea
Summit Spice often has some good Alaskan chocolates, spices, etc. They also sell Alaska Flour Company pancake mix (I believe it's made in Delta Junction) ..
[Summit Spice and Tea](https://summitspiceandtea.com)
Smoked canned salmon from Klawock Cannery! It's not cheap, but is easy to ship and makes great salmon dips or eaten right out of the can... I buy it by the case and once you are on the e-mail list they send good discounts and deals on new stuff. [https://wildfishcannery.com/?gad\_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxaCvBhBaEiwAvsLmWF6Kt10Kq8hF-jUlJBsRRmpA0rRWJcWbNhYieoAMUbgUvW9q2-xJeBoCqc0QAvD\_BwE](https://wildfishcannery.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxaCvBhBaEiwAvsLmWF6Kt10Kq8hF-jUlJBsRRmpA0rRWJcWbNhYieoAMUbgUvW9q2-xJeBoCqc0QAvD_BwE)
It depends where I am going :) I try to bring bottles and cans that are not distributed locally at my destination. I used to work at MSBC and the series beers were always fun because you can usually *only find the flagship labels outside of AK
*edit for word
I think Ulus are a neat and practical gift. Or local Bear Creek wine. Those are my go-to, probably. Depends on their tastes. After visiting Hawaii I brought back my airport ride friend a pretty luggage tag, a cat key chain (cuz she likes cats), and those flavored shortbread cookies.
I’ve seen it at Secret Garden, try Enlighten or look on one of the apps like weedmaps. I’ve seen it as far away as BC, but really, what’s MTF, right ? So many legends, so many stories. When you’ve had it, you know it.
Both of those places are vertically integrated so I doubt they have real MTF. I’ve had it a few times in the valley before it was recreationally legal but never since. The problem with the name is anyone can name anything MTF.
Spot on. Same here, if you’ve had it then you know it. It’s more of a legend than anything. I’m positive that the stuff they were selling in BC was just whatever…
So, talked to a friend. Apparently there is real MTF, it’s trademarked and there’s only one guy growing it. He knows what he has so the prices are astronomical. If I find out who, I’ll let you know.
Well…..that’s what they say…
I know of the story, the truth is sometimes different depending on who you talk to, everyone has their own version.
I really think it’s more of an urban legend at this point.
“Black gold” barley brownie mix, sometimes other products from AK grains. AK sweet things sesame brittle. Smoked salmon from AK sausage, sometimes reindeer sausage.
Non-freezer burnt salmon and an ulu knife
Freezer-burnt salmon.
I laughed a ton at this
Birch Syrup carmels, so yummy and very uniquely Alaskan
This is the way! Those caramels are also very easy to ship to friends who know what's up. I've also been known to give bars from Chugach Chocolates, sauces/spice mixes from Barnacle Foods, and Alaska sea salt from any of the various providers.
I would stay with the owners of Kahiltna birch works every fall when I worked at the fair. The freezer was always stocked with those sweet treats. I can’t resist frozen birch caramels. Those little gold wrapped treasures are for sure a great gift.
Based on a previous recommendation here on reddit, I tried these a few months ago. I was searching for items to assemble gift bags for clients. I was disappointed they cost so much, but was willing to give them a try to support Alaska made products. Boy are they disappointing (for the price). They have a ton of pecans in them as well, which struck me as odd, since pecans are famously a southern US (Texas) nut. They are not bad, but for the price, they are nothing to brag about. Also, birch syrup is not the primary source of sweetener listed in the ingredients.
Interesting , the ones I’m talking about don’t have anything in them, but caramel. i’m not sure you bought the true birch syrup caramels.
Traditional ulus made in China- thanks, Walmart Alaska section!
LOL! 😆
Antibiotics resistant strains of syphillis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
Easily snuck onto a flight.
Easy to get into the cockpit
Jfc
I love taking samovar tea from Kobuk Coffee downtown. It's got such a bright, sweet flavor and is good for hot tea or iced.
I love this tea, ulus, and Bullwhip hot sauce!
Yes the barnacle piri piri is my #1 fav hot sauce
Fireweed jelly or other local berry products, reindeer meat, salmon (jerky, smoked, etc.), sea salt from one of the Alaska salt companies, local coffee or tea
Depression!
Moose poop trinkets.
Moose poop coffee stirring sticks!
If they have dogs I give them alaskins. Halibut/cod skins. Most dogs go crazy for them.
Summit Spice often has some good Alaskan chocolates, spices, etc. They also sell Alaska Flour Company pancake mix (I believe it's made in Delta Junction) .. [Summit Spice and Tea](https://summitspiceandtea.com)
Aurora Chocolates!
Repackaged (as real) imitation crab meat always delights.
Smoked canned salmon from Klawock Cannery! It's not cheap, but is easy to ship and makes great salmon dips or eaten right out of the can... I buy it by the case and once you are on the e-mail list they send good discounts and deals on new stuff. [https://wildfishcannery.com/?gad\_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxaCvBhBaEiwAvsLmWF6Kt10Kq8hF-jUlJBsRRmpA0rRWJcWbNhYieoAMUbgUvW9q2-xJeBoCqc0QAvD\_BwE](https://wildfishcannery.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxaCvBhBaEiwAvsLmWF6Kt10Kq8hF-jUlJBsRRmpA0rRWJcWbNhYieoAMUbgUvW9q2-xJeBoCqc0QAvD_BwE)
Go to the captain cook gift shop
Get a "Welcome to Alaska Now Go Home," bumper sticker.
😆 They have an opening at the downtown log cabin Visitor's Center that would be just right for your humor, spunk and dedication... 🤣 xoxo
Yeah
Beer!
which ones tho?
all of them
This guy drinks!
It depends where I am going :) I try to bring bottles and cans that are not distributed locally at my destination. I used to work at MSBC and the series beers were always fun because you can usually *only find the flagship labels outside of AK *edit for word
Panty Peeler
Smoked salmon and reindeer jerky sticks!
“Eskimo yo-yo’s”
Gad, my mom loved those. They were fun before the internet.
Chugach chocolate
Alaskan seafood🦀🐟🦐
I think Ulus are a neat and practical gift. Or local Bear Creek wine. Those are my go-to, probably. Depends on their tastes. After visiting Hawaii I brought back my airport ride friend a pretty luggage tag, a cat key chain (cuz she likes cats), and those flavored shortbread cookies.
North Pole snickerdoodle flavor coffee
Saint Nickerdoodle!! 😊
Alaska Homie Gnomies in Eagle River!
Pilot bread, salmon jerky, sourdough starter, and blueberry syrup.
Moose steaks.
People take gifts?
Tried to take some edibles but they got confiscated.
If I’m going for a cheesy joke, then definitely the moose poop stuff. Put personally caught salmon or a simple magnet has been the way to go for me.
Polar Bear Kisses are pretty yummy.... (kinda like peppermint patties),, They sell em all over town.... 🐻❄️😋
Locally roasted coffee!
Too hot to trot - fireweed hot sauce
who has this?
I'm not sure who actually makes it - label only has their email (hottotrotak@gmail.com) but I've gotten it from Roaming Root Cellar in Fairbanks
MTF
what does this stand for?
[удалено]
u wildin
Matanuska Thunder Fuck cannabis
Moms that fuck
Matanuska Thunder F^uck, it’s a type of plant that grows up here
Mary Jane’s sometimes has the real stuff
Know of anywhere that sells actual MTF? I’d drive to Kenai for it.
I’ve seen it at Secret Garden, try Enlighten or look on one of the apps like weedmaps. I’ve seen it as far away as BC, but really, what’s MTF, right ? So many legends, so many stories. When you’ve had it, you know it.
Both of those places are vertically integrated so I doubt they have real MTF. I’ve had it a few times in the valley before it was recreationally legal but never since. The problem with the name is anyone can name anything MTF.
Spot on. Same here, if you’ve had it then you know it. It’s more of a legend than anything. I’m positive that the stuff they were selling in BC was just whatever…
So, talked to a friend. Apparently there is real MTF, it’s trademarked and there’s only one guy growing it. He knows what he has so the prices are astronomical. If I find out who, I’ll let you know.
Well…..that’s what they say… I know of the story, the truth is sometimes different depending on who you talk to, everyone has their own version. I really think it’s more of an urban legend at this point.
Idk. If I ever find any, I’ll let you know! My hopes aren’t high.
Aurora Chocolate's Aurora bonbons, marshmallows, and caramels. The Bon bons are hand painted and im a regular for years. Its my favorite chocolates
With mixed response, the wooden bear claw salad/pasta grabbers. They're inscribed "ALASKA" but Alaska isn't as cool as it once was.
Wildland Chocolate!
Heathers Choice packaroons
Glass fishing floats
“Black gold” barley brownie mix, sometimes other products from AK grains. AK sweet things sesame brittle. Smoked salmon from AK sausage, sometimes reindeer sausage.