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“State and Lemp” – Awesome

17 Friday Jul 2015

Posted by Bob and Robin in 5-Stars, Acme Bake Shop, Anniversary, Appetizers, Apricots, Beets, Boise Adventures, Boise Restaurants, Bread, Buy Idaho, Carrots, Celebrations, Chardonnay, Classic Cuisines, Dinner Reviews with Robin, Dinner With Robin, Food Photos, Friends, Heirloom Carrots, Heirloom Squash, Idaho Greens, Idaho Potatoes, Local Harvests, Local Markets, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants, Restaurants To Try, Salads, Special Dinners, Special Events, Special Information, Things To Do, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wine Dinners

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16July2015_1c_State-And-Lemp_Wall-ArtI could, and probably should, fill up this page with the word awesome, but that would be boring! If you are in Boise and have been here for awhile, do you remember Andrae’s? That definitely was a 5-Star restaurant. And so is State and Lemp. It is every bit as good as Andrea’s was; If not better. But I can only give 5-Stars and State and Lemp earned every one of those stars. From the local art on the wall, as pictured here, to the outstanding service. Also outstanding was the plating of the different food offerings. We eat with our eyes first, and as you will see, the presentations were super good! The seating is limited to about 28 people, so call for a reservation. We did like the way they have the tables set, it gave us time to chat with our table “neighbors”. Here are some photos from the evening. Enjoy! We will return for another special celebration, whatever that may be!

Robin at our seating.

Robin at our seating.

The seating arrangements.

The seating arrangements.

The menu and our place card. Yes, it is that formal!

The menu and our place card. Yes, it is that formal!

It is great to see that they use as much local products as possible. Here is Acme Bake Shop Sourdough Bread. For a complete list of their farmer suppliers, check their web site.

It is great to see that they use as much local products as possible. Here is Acme Bake Shop Sourdough Bread. For a complete list of their local farmer suppliers, check their web site.

Sardine with Micro Greens and Flowers

Sardine
with
Micro Greens and Flowers

Strawberry & Cucumber Scallop. Cilantro. Shiso Patrick Bottex – “La Cueille” Gamay / Poulsard

Strawberry and Cucumber
Scallop. Cilantro. Shiso
Patrick Bottex – “La Cueille”
Gamay / Poulsard

Summer Squash & Fava Beans Black Cod. Sea Beans Nasturtium Taft Street – Chardonnay

Summer Squash and Fava Beans
Black Cod. Sea Beans. Nasturtium
Taft Street
Chardonnay

 Carrot & Apricot Goat. Sesame. Fried Rice Maxime Magnon – “La Démarrante” Carignan / Cinsault

Carrot and Apricot
Goat. Sesame. Fried Rice
Maxime Magnon – “La Démarrante”
Carignan/Cinsault

Intermezzo - Huckleberry Sorbet

Intermezzo – Huckleberry Sorbet

Beets & New Potato Pork. Gooseberry. Sorrel Domaine Gayda – “Flying Solo” Grenache/Syrah

Beets & New Potato
Pork. Gooseberry. Sorrel
Domaine Gayda – “Flying Solo”
Grenache/Syrah

Currants & Cherry Ginger Ale. Vanilla Cream. Mochi Taylor Fladgate – “LBV” Port

Currants and Cherry
Ginger Ale. Vanilla Cream. Mochi
Taylor Fladgate – “LBV”
Port


Those little ginger ale “balloons” just “popped” flavor in your mouth. I intentionally did not pick a “favorite” dish – they were all superior. The wines also were paired perfectly. Here is a little more about State and Lemp from their web site.

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Good Visit to Pho Nouveau in Boise

17 Wednesday Jun 2015

Posted by Bob and Robin in 5-Stars, Asian Food, Beef, Beer and Food, Bistro, Boise Adventures, Chicken, Classic Cuisines, Classic Sauces, Coconut Milk, Comfort Food, Cooking Styles, Dinner Reviews with Robin, Dinner With Friends, Food Photos, Grilling, Hard To Find Foods, Herbs and Spices, Main Dish, Oriental Food, Party Time, Pho Nouveau, Photos By: Bob Young, Pork, Restaurant Reviews, Salads, Salmon, Seafood, Shell Fish, Shrimp, Vegetables, Vietnamese Food, What's For Dinner?

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16June2015_1_Pho-Nouveau_SignWe had a great experience and meal last night at the Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Nouveau, 780 W Idaho Street, Boise; (208) 367-1111 and they do take reservations. Really a superb meal. Good to meet our friend, Patty Dorr there and to have a meal with her. Good ambiance in the restaurant; good service without being “pushy”. Here is their website. Just Click This Link. There are downloadable menus on their website for you to printout or just look at. You will get a good idea of what they offer. Weather permitting, they do have a patio for your use. The parking garage is right across the street. Here is what we had and it was all good. Cheers! We will return to Pho Nouveau! On TripAdvisor I rated this restaurant 5-Stars. Which was the best appetizer or entree? Actually, they were all good – I would have any of them again!

A very good Vietnamese beer. Light and refreshing on a hot summer day. Goes great with the meal. They also carry Ravenswood wine.

A very good Vietnamese beer. Light and refreshing on a hot summer day. Goes great with the meal. They also carry Ravenswood wine.

Crispy Spring Rolls These are the classic, deep fried Vietnamese spring roll filled with ground pork, carrots, onions, cellophane noodles.

Crispy Spring Rolls
These are the classic, deep fried Vietnamese spring rolls filled with ground pork, carrots, onions, cellophane noodles. Wrap in a lettuce leaf and herbs and dip in the non-spicy Vietnamese dipping sauce that is served with it.

Fresh Summer Roll Soft rice paper wrapped with your choice of pork and shrimp, grilled salmon, grilled pork or shrimp, onion and bean sprouts. Wrap in a lettuce leaf, bean sprouts and herbs.

Fresh Summer Roll
Soft rice paper wrapped with your choice of pork and shrimp, grilled salmon, grilled pork or shrimp, onion and bean sprouts. Wrap in a lettuce leaf, bean sprouts and herbs. Served with a peanut dipping sauce that is very good.

Sizzling Saigon Crepe Oversized crisxpy crepe made with coconut milk, tumeric and rice flour, filled with chicken, shrimp, onion and bean sprouts. Wrap in lettuce and herbs. A non-spicy Vietnamese dipping sauce is available.

Sizzling Saigon Crepe
Oversized crispy crepe made with coconut milk, tumeric and rice flour, filled with chicken, shrimp, onion and bean sprouts. Wrap in lettuce and herbs. A non-spicy Vietnamese dipping sauce is served with it.

Beef Pho The traditional Vietnamese beef soup. This soup was not salty and the beef was done perfectly. The herbs and spices were served separately so you can add as much as you like. This is a huge serving and probably could serve two or more.

Beef Pho
The traditional Vietnamese beef soup. This soup was not salty and the beef was done perfectly. The herbs and spices were served separately so you can add as much as you like. This is a huge serving and probably could serve two or more.

Grilled Chicken and Shripm Boneless chicken breasts and shrimps marinated in lemongrass, white wine and hoisin sauce. Served  with steamed jasmine rice and cucumber salad.

Grilled Chicken and Shrimp
Boneless chicken breasts and shrimps marinated in lemongrass, white wine and hoisin sauce. Served with steamed jasmine rice and cucumber salad. A sweet/sour sauce is served with it.

Grilled Pork and Crispy Spring Roll on Rice Noodles Spft rice vermicelli noodles, skewered grilled pork and crispy spring rolls. Served with shredded lettuce, beansprouts and cilantro. A sweet/sour dipping sauce is served with it.

Grilled Pork and Crispy Spring Roll on Rice Noodles
Soft rice vermicelli noodles, skewered grilled pork and crispy spring rolls. Served with shredded lettuce, beansprouts and cilantro. A sweet/sour dipping sauce is served with it.

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Fire Pie Pizza at Houston Winery

07 Sunday Jun 2015

Posted by Bob and Robin in 5-Stars, Baking, Basil, Boise Adventures, Buy Idaho, Chardonnay, Cheese, Classic Cuisines, Comfort Food, Cooking Styles, Dinner With Robin, Dinner With The Winemaker, Healthy Eating, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Herbs and Spices, Housemade Pie Crust, Idaho Chefs, Idaho Wine, Idaho's Bounty, Italian Food, Local Harvests, Locavore, Main Dish, Merlot, Organic Foods, Party Time, Photos By: Bob Young, Release Parties, Smoking and Grilling, Special Events, Special Information, Spice Blends, Tomatoes, Vegetables, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wine Tasting, Wines - Idaho

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FirePiePizza_logoSuch a great Idaho afternoon with great Idaho pizza and some great Idaho wines from Houston Winery in Caldwell, Idaho – it was their Merlot release party. Superb Merlot was released today and it is well worth buying some. It went very well with the Fire Pie Pizza made by Jamie and Kitty Martin of Hagerman, ID. (See their link in the sidebar.) If you are looking for a treat at your next party, be it family or work, try Firepiepizza! Fresh made. Local products – and you know how I am with Buying Local – cooked in a fire oven. They will make any kind of pizza that you want, providing they have the supplies on hand. Enjoy these photos of the afternoon. Cheers!

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Kitty Martin creates a masterful pizza. And all from scratch and using local products, especially the vegetables.

Kitty Martin creates a masterful pizza. And all from scratch and using local products, especially the vegetables. Jamie Martin tends the oven.

Pizza making

Pizza making

An extremely hot oven completely designed and built by Jamie Martin.

An extremely hot oven completely designed and built by Jamie Martin.

Pizza is ready!

Pizza is ready!

More orders are coming in!

More orders are coming in!

Fresh Tomato and Basil Pizza!

Margherita Pizza ! Add a glass of Houston Wine and Yummers!

Fresh Margarita Pizza

Fresh Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza. I need more wine!

Robin discusses wine.

Robin discusses wine.

Gregg Algers, Winemaker at Houston Winery,  Larry and Elaine Gibson, TVWS members all enjoy the pizza and the wine.

Gregg Algers, Winemaker at Houston Winery, Larry and Elaine Gibson, TVWS members, all enjoy the pizza and the wine.

There was a great crowd at this release party.

There was a great crowd at this release party.

More fire baked pizza, please!

More fire baked pizza, please!

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A Visit to Ruth’s Chris Steak House

21 Thursday May 2015

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20May2015_1_Ruths-Chris_SignAnd such a good visit it was. Daughter Marnie and her husband Mac gave us a gift certificate for dinner and we thank them for that. You can find more by clicking here Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Boise. Make reservations online or reserve their Party Room. They have a full and extensive Menu that can be viewed online and get an idea of what they offer. Not ready for dinner? Try their Happy Hour Menu for lighter offerings. “… Our Sizzle, Swizzle and Swirl Happy Hour features $8 food specials and premium cocktails.” You will find the menu items either equal to or greater than Chandler’s Steak House or to the Cottonwood Grille. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Boise is definitely a 5-Star restaurant. Here is what we had. Two of us ate for $123.00 and it was worth every bite. Definitely a Special Occasion restaurant; Great for “Date Night”.. Enjoy!

The dining area. Formal and delightful. Soft background music.

The dining area. Formal and delightful. Soft background music.

Private dining area that will accommodate 12 people. The fee is $50 for the room.

Private dining area that will accommodate 12 people. The fee is $50 for the room.

We brought our own 2005 Ridge Zinfandel ($10 corkage fee), but they do have a wide selection of wines.

We brought our own 2005 Ridge Zinfandel ($10 corkage fee), but they do have a wide selection of wines. They also offer sparkling water instead of “tap” water if you desire.

Good Blue Crab cakes, but I think these are over priced.

Good Blue Crab cakes, but I think these are over priced.

Blue Crab Cakes

Blue Crab Cakes

Very good housemade Sourdough Bread.

Very good housemade Sourdough Bread.

Superb Caesar Salad with Tellicherry Pepper.

Superb Caesar Salad with Tellicherry Pepper.

Petite Filet. "USDA Prime served sizzling on a 500° plate - every bite is as delicious as the first." This was delicious! Loved the way the sides came in their own bowls. The Creamed Spinach was super good wsith a touch of nutmeg. The Mushrooms accompanied the steak very well. Robin had Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Petite Filet. “USDA Prime served sizzling on a 500° plate – every bite is as
delicious as the first.” This was delicious! Loved the way the sides came in their own bowls. The Creamed Spinach was super good with a touch of nutmeg. The Mushrooms accompanied the steak very well. Robin had Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach.

The Petite Filet done to perfection.

The Petite Filet done to perfection.

A delicious finish to a grand dinner!

Chocolate Sin Cake. A delicious finish to a grand dinner! “… Our desserts vary by location and are homemade daily by our expert
pastry chefs, using the freshest local ingredients.”

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Happy Birthday Sophia!

09 Saturday May 2015

Posted by Bob and Robin in 5-Stars, Anthropology of Food, Boise Restaurants, Caesar Salad, Chardonnay, Classic Sauces, Coffee, Dinner With Family, Dinner With Robin, Herbs, Herbs and Spices, Ice Cream, Italian foods, Local Markets, Luciano's Italian Restaurant, Mother's Day, Party Time, Photos By: Bob Young, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants, Restaurants To Try, Salads, What's For Dessert?, What's For Dinner?

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09May2015_1_Lucianos-Sophia-BDay_SignWhat a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday – Luciano’s Italian Restaurant in Boise. Every bit a 5-Star restaurant. Good and accurate service. Great and varied menu and a really super Waite staff. Asiago’s – Look out! We hope, Sophia, that you enjoyed your Birthday Meal as much as we enjoyed celebrating with you. Here are some photos that I took of the dinner. Sorry we missed you, Chris. This was also Robin’s Mothers Day dinner, but we’ll see what happens tomorrow.

Happy birthday, Sophia!!

Happy birthday, Sophia!!

The bar area that is also a waiting area. There is a shelter outside that the over flow can congregate.

The bar area that is also a waiting area. There is a shelter outside where the over flow can congregate.

The daily special board.

The daily special board.

Wonderfully different light in the main dining room. Unique.

Wonderfully different light in the main dining room. Unique.

Table centerpiece.

Table centerpiece.

Caesar Salad - Really good.

Caesar Salad – Really good. “Chopped romaine lettuce, classic house made Caesar dressing, and croutons with fresh parmesan, lemon and anchovies.”

Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta

Fettuccini Alfredo

Fettuccini Alfredo

Seafood Fettuccini

Seafood Fettuccini “Prawns, sea scallops, clams, mussels and crab in our seafood alfredo sauce with garlic and fresh parmesan.”

Spumonti - Chocolate, Pistachio and Strawberry ice cream. Maraschino cherry juice in the bottom.

Spumone – Chocolate, Pistachio and Strawberry ice cream. Maraschino cherry juice in the bottom. “Rich cherry, pistachio, and chocolate ice cream, mixed with candied fruit and pistachios garnished with home made whipped cream, silvered almonds and a maraschino cherry”

Lemon Pudding

Lemon Pudding

Tiramisu

Tiramisu – “A classic Italian dessert with rum and espresso soaked lady fingers layered with sweet mascarpone cheese, cocoa then topped with rum sauce.”

Chocolate Cake -

Chocolate Cake – “Four layers of decadent moist chocolate cake filled with chocolate cream and a bittersweet chocolate ganache icing.”

Just a super party!!

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Thousand Springs BNB and Feathered Winds Wine

09 Saturday May 2015

Posted by Bob and Robin in 5-Stars, Breakfast, Breakfast With Robin, Coffee, Cooking Styles, Dinner With Friends, Dinner With Robin, Ethnic Foods, Grilling, Idaho Dairy, Idaho Greens, Idaho Lamb, Idaho's Bounty, Lamb, Local Farmers Markets, Local Harvests, Local Markets, Party Time, Photos By: Bob Young, Salads, Shrimp, Special Events, Vegetables, What's For Dinner?, Whats For Breakfast?, Wine and Food, Wine Dinners, Wines - Australia, Wines - Chile, Wines - New Zealand, Wines - South Africa

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08May2015_2_1000-Springs-Winery_Entrance-SignSuch a good time here. Good breakfast and wonderful rooms. We were lucky enough to make reservations – Thousand Springs BNB and Feathered Winds Wine – and be there for their monthly wine dinner. This particular dinner featured wines from south of the equator. Good and interesting food paring with the wines. Great time talking to the folks at our table and at other tables. Enjoy these photos and Left-Click to see them enlarged. If you go to Thousand Springs BNB, let them know you saw this blog post. Cheers!

The kitchen.

The kitchen.

Colome Torrontes and Crois Tannat wines.

Colome Torrontes and Crois Tannat wines.

Empanadas pared with Colome Torrontes Wine (Argentina)

Empanadas
pared with
Colome Torrontes Wine (Argentina)

Shrimp on the Barbie pared with Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

Shrimp on the Barbie
pared with
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

The grilled lemon – peel and all – was delicious grilled like this.

Lamb Sosaties pared with Riebeek Pinotage (South Africa)

Lamb Sosaties (Life Spring Farm Lamb)
pared with
Riebeek Pinotage (South Africa)

And as a note – This Icelandic lamb was awesome. It melted in your mouth!

Pavlova pared with Jacob's Creek Moscato (Australia)

Pavlova
pared with
Jacob’s Creek Moscato (Australia)

Other wines served with dinner were: Shingleback Black Bubbles (Australia), Jacob’s Creek Sweet Red (Australia), Massimo Malbec (Argentina) and 2012 Santa Rita Cabernet (Chile). Then the next morning, we had breakfast – no wine, although we could have had some.

Frittata with Housemade Sausage Chocolate and Raisin Muffin Mixed Fruit

Frittata with Housemade Sausage
Chocolate and Raisin Muffin
Mixed Fruit
Coffee, Juice and water

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Olivin – Olive Oil and Vinegar Bar

20 Friday Mar 2015

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20Mar2015_1_Olivin_Door-SignI remember the last time I was able to taste good balsamic vinegar. I was in “Little Italy” in San Francisco. And the last time I could try a good olive oil, I was in Sacramento, at Corti Brothers, and in Napa at the Napa Valley Olive Oil Company. Now we have Olivin in Boise, at Olivin – Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom, 218 N 9th Street, Boise, ID 83702, where you can sample both olive oils and different balsamic vinegars – the best of both worlds. A wide variety of herbal infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars are available to sample. They will offer recipes for enjoying their products. Here is an excerpt from their website.

Olivin, a play on the words Olive Oil and Vinegar, is a unique specialty store located in beautiful downtown Boise. Olivin Olive Oil and Vinegar Taproom allows the customer to taste the high quality extra virgin olive oils and vinegars before purchasing. There are over 30 olive oils and vinegars offered to taste for free!
Owner, Joyce Renoff became passionate about the business when she retired after a 40 year career in real estate. Joyce wanted to try something fun so she started working in an olive oil and vinegar taproom in Annapolis, Maryland. She fell in love immediately with the store and found her passion!
The idea of Olivin came about after visiting her daughter in Boise. Joyce adored the city of Boise and the people of Idaho. Joyce quickly realized that an olive oil and vinegar taproom would be a perfect fit for the people of Boise who are dedicated to their health.

Here are some photos of our visit. Enjoy! Let them know you heard about them on this blog.

This is what they are all about.

This is what they are all about.

Here is how you get to sample some different olive oils. These "tanks" are located throughout the store.

Here is how you get to sample some different olive oils. These “tanks” are located throughout the store.

A closer look at the sample tanks.

A closer look at the sample tanks.

The balsamic can be tasted in a similar fashion.

The balsamic can be tasted in a similar fashion.

We bought a bottle of olive oil and of balsamic.

We bought a bottle of olive oil and of balsamic.

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Valentines Dinner – Chicken Marsala With Mushrooms

15 Sunday Feb 2015

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Oh, it was really soooooooo good! Robin and I really liked it. The recipe for the Chicken Marsala can be found in the recipe file above.

Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms Housemade Angel Hair Pasta Steamed Green Beans 2008 Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina

Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms
on a bed of
housemade angel hair pasta

Steamed Green Beans

dinner was served with a
2008 Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina

Strawberry Boston Chocolate Cake

Strawberry Boston Chocolate Cake

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Tom’s Cove Clam Chowder

20 Sunday Dec 2009

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I had someone asking me about Clam Chowder. Well, here is an awesome recipe for it, straight from New Jersey and the Cape May area.

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Tom’s Cove Clam Chowder

Recipe Source: Tom’s Cove, New Jersey
Serves: 8

Ingredients:
4 Bacon slices, diced
3½ c Tomatoes, fresh and chopped
2 doz Clams, fresh and with juice
1½ t Thyme, dried
Parsley, chopped
1 c Onion, diced fine
5 c Hot water
3 c Potatoes, diced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
In a soup pot, fry bacon until crisp and golden. Sauté onion and 1 t thyme in bacon pot until onion is tender. Add potatoes, tomatoes, water and salt and pepper. Cover pot and simmer until potatoes are tender, but not mushy. Shuck and cut clams into pieces, reserving juices. Add to the pot with the juice. Add parsley and another ½ t thyme. Simmer to taste. Cool and re-heat for better chowder.

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Here is the Direct Link to the chowder. Enjoy!

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Fork To Spoon – Air Fryer and Instant Pot Recipes

Great resource for AF and IP information and recipes.

AirBnB Buhl, Idaho

Welcome to Mary Anne’s place, a historic cottage in the heart of Kelley’s Canyon Orchard. Just 20 minutes from Twin Falls, unwind in this quiet retreat by enjoying the pleasant sound of a nearby creek and views that look out into the orchard. 4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1 bath, Wifi · Free parking · Kitchen, Entire House! 1903 River Rd, Filer, Idaho 83328

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The History Kitchen

Interesting historical information about food - prep, origins and uses. Written by a kitchen anthropologist!

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Think Local!! Buy Local!!

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Buy Local!

If you are not from Idaho, think about Buying Local in Your area! As for us, we have lived in Idaho since 1982. We Buy Idaho wherever possible.

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Buy Local

And it does ... Just Make Sense! Regardless of where you are from.

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Think Local!! Idaho Products.

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The New Boise Farmers Market

Summer and Winter - 1500 Shoreline Dr, Boise (Americana and Shoreline)

Idaho Farmers Markets

A listing of statewide Farmer's Markets with contacts.

Find Your Local Farmers Market

Click on the graphic to find your local farmers market either by city or zip code.

Acme Baked Shop, Boise

Available at the Boise COOP. Some of the best bread in Boise and all local!! They make the bread for the 10 Barrel Brew Pub, Angell's Bar and Grill, Salt Tears, all here in Boise. Awesome rye bread that actually tastes like rye bread. And the baguettes .... Wonderful. (208) 284-5588 or runsvold2000@gmail.com

Brown’s Buffalo Ranch

Give them a call or EMail for awesome buffalo meat.

Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef (formerly Homestead Natural Beef)

Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef, with Bob and Jessica Howard of Howard Ranch in Hammett. The company will only sell whole animals to the Boise Co-op and Whole Foods stores in Boise and Utah. They will also be at the Boise Farmers Market.

Falls Brand Pork roducts

Click the image for pork recipes.

Kelley’s Canyon Orchard

1903 River Rd, Filer, ID 83328 Hours: 10am - 6pm, Phone: (208) 543-5330

Malheur River Meats

Matthews Idaho Honey

Matthews All-Natural Meats

Meadowlark Farms

All natural Eggs, Lamb and Chicken

Purple Sage Farms

True Roots Farm

Available at the Boise Farmers Market and online at https://www.trueroots.farm

True Roots is a local produce farm committed to sustainable and chemical-free farming practices. We raise pesticide-free and non-GMO produce fresh from the farm, offering a diverse variety of farm-fresh services to our local community. Since our founding in 2014, our mission has been to provide farm-direct access to clean, reliable, and affordable produce.

Reel Foods Fish Market

1118 Vista Avenue, Boise, ID 83705 (208) 713-8850 Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm, Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: Gone Fishin’

Standard Restaurant Supply

Plenty of items for the home, too. Check them out. 6910 Fairview, Boise 83704 (208) 333-9577

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Some Awesome Recipe and Spice Sources. Culturally diverse.

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Crockpot Recipes

Many good recipes here.

A Taste of France

A collection of French recipes

Basque Recipes

Best Ever Recipes of Mexico

Malaysian Recipes

Awesome Malaysian recipes.

Memorie di Angelina Italian Recipes

My Best German Recipes Web Site

Regional and Oktober Fest Recipes

There are a lot of recipes here.

Sauer Kraut Recipes

Recipes By Robin and Bob

Recipes that we have collected and created throughout the years.

Recipes of Elizabeth W. Young, Bob’s Mother

These are the recipes that my Mother collected over 85 or so years. The photo of my Mother was one of the last I have of her. It was taken in July, 1987.

Recipes From The Mediterranean Area

Soup and Chowder Recipes

Recipes from "My Recipes"

Deep South Dish Recipes

The Recipes of Greece

Tasty Mexican Recipes

The Shiksa In The Kitchen

Great Jewish recipes!

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Some Great Boise Restaurants.

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Asiago’s – Italian

Bella Aquila, Eagle, ID

775 S Rivershore Ln., Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 938-1900

Bar Gernika – Basque Pub and Eatery

202 S Capitol Blvd, Boise (208) 344-2175 (Checked)

Cottonwood Grille

913 W River St., Boise (208) 333.9800 cg@cottonwoodgrille.com

Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant

482 Main St., Kuna (208) 922-5169 New name. Was El Gallo Giro. Same owners and kitchen. The Best Mexican restaurant in the Boise/Kuna area, bar none!

Flying Pie Pizzaria

Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro

108 S Capitol Blvd., Boise (208) 345-4100

Goldy’s Corner Cafe

625 W Main St., Boise (208) 433-3934

Guanabanas – Island Restaurant and Bar

960 N Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL

Janjou Pâtisserie

Janjou Pâtisserie, 1754 W State St., Boise, Idaho 83702 (208) 297.5853

Mai Thai Asian Cuisine

750 West Idaho Street Boise, ID 83702 (208) 344-8424

Mazzah Grill – Mediterranean and Greek Cuisine

1772 W State St., Boise (208) 333-2566

Richards Inn by Chef Richard Langston

Formerly - Vincino's. New location at 500 S Capitol Blvd., Boise (208) 472-1463. Reservations are highly suggested.

The Orchard House

14949 Sunnyslope Rd., Caldwell (208) 459-8200

The Ravenous Pig

1234 N. Orange Ave. Winter Park, FL

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Think Local!! Boise Breweries, Brew Pubs and Wine Bars.
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10 Barrel Brewery Boise

830 W Bannock St., Boise (208) 344-5870

Cloud 9 Brewery and Pub

Opening Fall 2013 in the Albertson's Shopping Center, 18th and State in the old Maxi Java

Edge Brewing Company

525 N Steelhead Way, Boise, ID 83704 (208) 323-1116

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