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What Is Pemmican? The Survival Food That Powered the 1925 Serum Run to Nome
At -50 degrees, food stops being food. It becomes strategy. Because in 1925, when a diphtheria outbreak hit Nome, Alaska, survival didn’t just depend on dogs, distance, or determination— It depended on what they were eating. Quick Answer Pemmican is a traditional Indigenous North American food made from dried meat, rendered fat, and sometimes berries. It is extremely calorie-dense, long-lasting, and resistant to spoilage, making it ideal for survival in extreme conditions—lik
Leah Llach
Apr 254 min read


Three tricks for better bread, especially if you're a newbie
Why isn't my yeast bubbling, and how do I know if it's alive?
This is the #1 question I get for my baking videos.
Leah Llach
Jan 63 min read


Thoughts: Physiological Psychology and why we eat with our eyes
Many of us have heard the phrase "we eat with our eyes", but until recently I wasn't aware of why. That's what I want to share with you...
Leah Llach
Jan 26, 20224 min read
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