Jewel Shares Her Family’s Unique Alaskan Food Traditions In Heartfelt Post
The singer reconnects with her roots through traditional foods during her homecoming to Alaska.
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In a recent Instagram post, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel offered fans a glimpse into her Alaskan culinary heritage, asking followers about their own family food traditions while sharing insights into her unique upbringing in Homer, Alaska.
The singer, known for hits like “Who Will Save Your Soul” and “You Were Meant For Me,” posted a video showing her father baking ‘Bear Fat Biscuits’ for the family, with the caption: “Do you have any special foods your family cooks for you? #alaska #adventure #food #tallow.”
Jewel Kilcher, who grew up on her family’s homestead in Alaska before rising to fame in the mid-1990s, has been documenting her return to her home state across several recent posts. The visit appears to be particularly meaningful as she’s sharing her heritage with her son, Kase.
In one of her previous posts, Jewel expressed deep nostalgia for her home state, writing: “I get so homesick for Alaska… even after all these years of living down in the states… it feels so nourishing to come home and be with family and share the land that made me with Kase.”
The singer has been particularly vocal about her connection to natural foods and traditional preparation methods that were part of her upbringing on the Kilcher homestead.
This connection to natural food sources appears to be a significant part of the singer’s identity and something she’s passionate about sharing with her followers. Her mention of tallow in her recent post is particularly noteworthy, as this rendered animal fat has been used traditionally in Alaskan native cooking for generations.
Jewel’s relationship with her father, Atz Kilcher, has also been highlighted during her Alaska trip. In one heartwarming post, she celebrated her 75-year-old father’s vigor and shared interests.
The singer’s journey from her humble beginnings in Alaska to international stardom has been well-documented, but these recent posts reveal how deeply connected she remains to her roots. Born in Payson, Utah, Jewel moved with her father to Alaska when she was a child, where the family lived without modern amenities like indoor plumbing on their homestead.
This return to Alaska seems to represent more than just a homecoming for the singer—it’s a reconnection with the values, traditions, and family bonds that have shaped her life and art.
As Jewel continues to share glimpses of her time in Alaska, fans are gaining insight into not just the natural beauty of the state, but also the cultural and culinary traditions that have sustained her family for generations.
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