Smoked Salmon Hash – A Heathman Hotel Classic The scent of smoked salmon always transports me back to my childhood summers spent on the Oregon coast. My grandfather, a seasoned fisherman, would bring home his bounty, and the smoky aroma would fill our tiny beach house as he prepared his famous salmon. While he grilled … Read more
Northwest Clambake in the Oven My grandmother, a true Pacific Northwesterner, always said the best meals are the ones that celebrate the bounty of the region. While summer trips to the coast often included a traditional beach clambake, complete with digging a pit and layering seaweed, the unpredictable weather meant we often had to improvise. … Read more
Northwest Grilled Dungeness Crab: A Taste of the Pacific The first time I tasted Dungeness crab cooked over an open flame, it was on a windswept beach in Oregon. The air was thick with the smell of saltwater and woodsmoke, and the sweet, succulent meat of the crab, infused with a hint of char and … Read more
Spice Plank-Grilled Salmon: Aromatic Flavors from the Pacific Northwest The memory is etched in my senses: The smoky cedar scent mingling with the salty air of Puget Sound, the vibrant orange of the salmon against the charred wood, and the chorus of “mmms” around the picnic table. My uncle, a seasoned fisherman and grill master, … Read more