Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Raclette with Jeanette Farah

Raclette is like fondue in reverse. Instead of lightly dipping food into a pot of warm cheese, you drench entire plates of food with melted goodness.

Sled dog superfan and Iditarod veteran connect over ‘Fantasy Mushing’

In Paris, Texas, software developer David Hunt is riding his bike, except not really. He’s running his sled dogs. Yes, sled dogs. In Texas.

MEHS students research how phones affect cognitive ability

There are plenty of distractions in a high school classroom. The intercom, the talkative classmates, that kid who brought in Cheetos that are crinkling beneath his desk. But perhaps the biggest distraction of all can be found in the pocket of nearly every student.

Massaged kale salad with Renee Trafton

"Kale grows really well in Sitka," says Chef Renee Trafton. "It doesn’t get that cold so you’ll have these enormous kale plants. Kale in December will be kind of tough. But, if you massage it, it’ll still be good."

Sitka’s First Presbyterian church to close by September

KCAW News visited the church on Sawmill Creek Road Tuesday to follow up on the story. However a representative declined further comment about the future of the church, which has been active in Sitka since the 19th Century.

Sitka food start-ups could win cash in upcoming contest

The Sitka Local Foods Network wants to jump-start innovative food businesses in the community -- and is willing to contribute cash to see it happen. The Network is offering $3,000 in prize money in a contest for food entrepreneurs.

Fresh pasta with Edith Johnson

I’m standing with Chef Edith Johnson in the kitchen of her cozy restaurant. Food is Edith’s livelihood, and pasta her art form. Measurements aren’t exact here- she does it by feel.

Residents speak out against possible hatchery in Baranof Warm Springs

A proposed hatchery in a local tourist destination and fishing haven has some Sitkans and residents of Baranof Warm Springs up in arms.

Sitkans march to honor Elizabeth Peratrovich

Children and adults alike marched to ANB Hall in honor of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.

‘Yogi Yogurt’ with Lisa Sadleir-Hart

Lisa says yogurt is her power food. She eats a lot of it, mostly in breakfast smoothies. But she realized that buying so much yogurt had its drawbacks.