Juneau Food Tours Blog
A collection of stories, ponderings, and recipes. Perfect for those who enjoy food, reading about food, and writing about food. As a 10-year veteran in the Food Tour business, Midgi Moore has shared meals with people all over the world. You're in for a treat with this blog, literally!
Most tours, adventures and excursions in Juneau will offer information about the forest, the wildlife, the glaciers, and some historic facts. Juneau Food Tours is no different. We focus primarily on the food. But, our goal is to ensure each guess takes away a “wow” factor regarding Juneau and its colorful history. For example, we start at […]
February 15, 2022
I’ve been asked a lot lately why someone should go on a food or culinary tour. My first thought is why not? In an effort to not sound rude or terse, I gave this question some serious thought. Why an Alaskan food tour? Several reasons why a food tour – particularly a Juneau Food Tours […]
February 15, 2022
Welcome to the Juneau Food Tours Blog. My name is Kelly “Midgi” Moore. Most people call me Midgi, which is my nickname and the name of my food column and food blog, Meals with Midgi. I guess you could say I am a true food enthusiast. I love eating food, cooking food, reading about food, and when I […]
January 26, 2022
Owner/Chief Eating Officer, Midgi Moore A culinary, or food, tour is typically all about the food. However, a great culinary host is what makes a tour a true experience. A host’s knowledge of the city, its food, its culture, and its history brings an intrinsic flavor to the tour along with sincere authenticity. Our hosts […]
January 26, 2022
Last week I hopped a plane to Seattle for the annual International Food Bloggers Conference. This is a gathering of 300–400 like-minded folks who are passionate about food. This passion is conveyed through food blogs, columns, cookbooks, and photography. Attendees include new bloggers who are eager to learn more about the mechanics of blogging as […]
October 23, 2021
Maybe you’re new to town. Or you’re only here for eight hours. Or you live here but are having visitors. What do to? In the summer season, Juneau has a plethora of activities to answer that question. Helicopter rides, glacier sightseeing tours, whale watching, fishing, even dog sledding are among the choices. With so much […]
October 23, 2021
Rachel Gearhart Meet The Juneau Food Tours Team. Monday – Friday Rachel works as a clinical social worker. She is also an avid volunteer for Travel Juneau, working in the downtown kiosk greeting visitors. In addition to that volunteer gig, Rachel has been a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters for quite a few years. […]
August 29, 2021
As I sit at my desk writing this blog, my mind wanders to 2014 when I attended my first International Food Bloggers Conference. It was held in Seattle, which is a mere two-hour flight from my home in Juneau, Alaska. I was excited to attend and I remember a bit nervous as well. I had […]
August 5, 2021
Juneau is an amazing city with a lot to offer a visitor. Whether you’re here for a few hours or a few days, the many options can be overwhelming. Our food tour was designed to allow additional time for our guests to enjoy activities before or after the tour. Here are a few of our favorites: 1) Whale Watching […]
June 19, 2021
Elizabeth Arnett Joining the Juneau Food Tours team for 2016 is Elizabeth Arnett. We are very excited to have her as a guide. Elizabeth worked for Travel Juneau, the city’s marketing organization, for more than nine years and has been living in Juneau for 26 years. She’s definitely a local who knows a lot about […]
October 28, 2020
