Boise Farmers Market – 09 August

09 Saturday Aug 2014

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Acme Bake Shop, Chesnok Red, chianti, green and yellow zucchini, heirloom tomatoes, muffeletta, Roma tomatoes

We were not in town last week, so I missed the market. But, I made up for it today. Wonderful green and yellow zucchini squash, fresh heirloom tomatoes, fresh Roma tomatoes, fresh Chesnok Red garlic, fresh arugula, fresh eggs and fresh, still warm Acme Bake Shop sourdough bread – I have two Muffulettas to make – there is a photo of the sandwich on the recipe at the link. Fresh spinach is probably done for the year – it’s too hot and the spinach bolts (goes to seed).

Some the the market area. The tent in the foreground is Meadowlark Farms, where I get my eggs.

For those of you who might be interested, this looks like a great symposium coming to the Nampa Civic Center this Fall. It might be a good thing to sign up for early. It is a very popular subject. You can use the QR code on the graphic to register.

Lasagna Tonight

18 Wednesday Jun 2014

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Collazzi Toscana, lasagna, Trader Joe, Tuscan wine, Tuscany

Yes lasagna! And summer starts Saturday! Light snow around the Sun Valley area. 66 degrees F and light rain here today. So it really did taste good. Actually, we had to try some Trader Joe’s lasagna and it was pretty good. Add a nice glass of 2004 Collazzi Toscana and the meal was complete. Here is a photo of what we had. Enjoy, we did!

Lasagna

Fresh Salad Greens and Tomato
with
fresh basil and carrot threads and Strawberry Vinaigrette

Acme Bake Shop Toasted Sourdough
with
garlic

2004 Collazzi Toscana

Cannelloni For Dinner

09 Monday Jun 2014

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cannelloni, chianti, classico chianti

Another really good dinner tonight. We really try to observe the Meatless Monday, along with seafood on Friday. The wine went so very well with the cannelloni and the cheese. It is fun to try to keep the dinners inline with what day of the week it is. We are not always successful. But tonight, we were. Enjoy!

Ricotta and Spinach Cannelloni

Acme Bake Shop Toasted Sourdough

Fresh Green Salad
with
avocado and garlic dressing

2009 Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva

Two Awesome Dinners

09 Monday Jun 2014

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bruschetta, hollandaise, lamb, recipes, shrimp, tapas

We had two awesome dinners over the weekend. Grilled Lamb Chops marinated in fresh rosemary, fresh mint and fresh oregano, olive oil and salt and pepper. (That’s pretty much our standard marinade for lamb chops!) They were awesome. And then we made a bruschetta with an avocado and garlic spread. (The bruschetta was toasted Acme Bake Shop Red Wheat bread) Mash two cloves of garlic and mix with 1/2 avocado mashed. This makes a great tapas selection. Served that with a wonderful bowl of Coconut Shrimp Soup. Great dinners! Here, look at the photos. Enjoy!

Avocado and Garlic Bruschetta Green Salad Shrimp Soup

Avocado and Garlic Bruschetta

Fresh Green Salad

Coconut Shrimp Soup

Grilled Marinated Lamb Chop

Steamed Cauliflower and Broccoli
with
special hollandaise sauce

Fresh Green Salad

Great Coconut Shrimp Soup for Dinner

07 Saturday Jun 2014

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bread, chowder, coconut shrimp, Coconut Shrimp Soup, recipe, seafood soup, soup

This soup, or chowder, Coconut Shrimp Soup really makes an awesome dinner. Rich and smooth with a slight hint of spice. If you like it hotter, just add more cayenne or paprika. I have also placed a link to the recipe in the recipe file above. Enjoy!

Coconut Shrimp Soup
Acme Bake Shop Red Wheat Toast
Pinot Grigio

Then for dessert –

Chocolate Ice Cream
with
Fresh Queen Anne Cherries

Fresh Hagerman Trout

02 Monday Jun 2014

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en papillote, Idaho Trout, Lemon Thyme

I found some what looks like some good Idaho – Hagerman to be exact – trout. Yes, I know, it’s farm raised, but still excellent trout. Did you know that 98% of the trout that you buy in the US, whether it be in a restaurant or in a grocery store or fish store is trout from Idaho? That’s a very high percentage! Tonight I think I will make a Truite au four en Papillote, Trout Baked in Foil is the direct translation but I will use parchment. Stuff the trout with some very fresh Lemon Thyme from the garden and some lemon slices, salt and pepper and a Pinot Grigio to baste. Sounds yummy!

Note: 09 July 2016 – I had a question from a reader from Georgia asking where they might buy some fresh Idaho t6rout and have it shipped to them. Here is a reply that I made to her. “Hi Nona – Thanks for the question. One source for fresh Idaho trout is http://www.clearsprings.com/consumer/products/trout/clear-cuts/. Another source may be Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm (Google it for website) and they are in Bodega Bay, CA. A lot of the restaurants in the area use them, but they do sell to individuals. I will continue to look for you. Enjoy the trout!”

Modified Eggs Benedict

01 Sunday Jun 2014

Posted by Bob and Robin in Acme Bake Shop, Acme Bake Shop Sourdough, Boise Artisan Bakery's, Boise Farmers Market, Breakfast At The Captains Shack, Breakfast With Robin, Buy Idaho, Captain's Shack, Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Herbs, Herbs and Spices, Local Farmers Markets, Local Harvests, Local Markets, Meadowlark Farms, Photos By: Bob Young, Recipe by: Robin and Bob Young, Recipe By: Russ Terrell, Strawberries, What's For Dinner?, Whats For Breakfast?

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Acme Bake Shop Sourdough Bread, basil, Eggs Benedict, herbs, Hollandaise Sauce, Meadowlark Farms

Yes. I know. It’s a sin to modify Hollandaise Sauce, even if it is this Easy Hollandaise. So how did I modify the Eggs Benedict? First of all I used some lightly toasted and very fresh Acme Bake Shop Sourdough Bread and then to the Hollandaise, I added 4 large leaves of chopped fresh basil. You can see the large pieces of the basil – from our yard – in the sauce in this photo. What else was local? The eggs. From Meadowlark Farms. Fresh. Deep orange yolks. Delicious eggs. The fresh fruit cup was from The Strawberry Lady at the Boise Farmers Market yesterday, and they too are awesome. It was a great breakfast. Loved it.

Modified Eggs Benedict Fresh Strawberries Coffee

Modified Eggs Benedict
Fresh Strawberries and Oranges
Coffee

This was delicious!!

Boise Farmers Market Today

31 Saturday May 2014

Posted by Bob and Robin in Acme Bake Shop, Acme Bake Shop Sourdough, Acme Bakery, Android Photos, Boise Artisan Bakery's, Boise Farmers Market, Buy Idaho, Carrots, Local Farmers Markets, Local Harvests, Local Markets, Parma Ridge Winery, Photos By: Bob Young, Strawberries, What's For Dinner?

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Boise Farmers Market, farmers market, fresh strawberries, super bike lane

Great to have Purple Sage Farms back at the market after graduations and weddings. Congratulations! But we did miss you. Also great to have fresh strawberries in today and fresh carrots!
I have been riding my bike to the market every Saturday because the City of Boise has added a super bike lane to Main Street going East and Idaho Street going West. These specific and guarded lanes help to keep the riders much safer. They are a great thing and I hope they keep them. Enjoy these photos!

Protected bike lane in downtown Boise. I do like them very much!

More of the protected bike lane.

The line at the fresh strawberries. I was one of the first in line. They went fast!

Here is what I waited for. I bought 2 pints. Yum!

Lamb Chops With Mint Cream Sauce

19 Monday May 2014

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cream sauce, cream sauces, lamb chops, Ste Chapelle Grenache, Ste Chapelle Winery

Super lamb dinner and all the fixins’! The mint cream sauce is easy to do: After brazing the lamb chops, deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of Cream de Menthe. Add 1/2 cup of cream and stir to blend. Reduce over medium heat until thickened. Taste and season as necessary. Place 1 Tablespoon, or so, on each chop and serve.

Whipped Parsnip and Carrot

Braised Felzien Farms Lamb Chop
with
mint cream sauce

Acme Bake Shop Ciabatta

Farm Fresh Mixed Greens and Tomato Salad

Cauliflower with Brown Butter and Sage

2011 Ste Chapelle Winery Grenache

Awesome Idaho Breakfast

13 Tuesday May 2014

Posted by Bob and Robin in Acme Bake Shop, Acme Bake Shop Breads, Acme Bake Shop Rye, Big Lost River Meats, Boise Farmers Market, Bread, Breakfast, Breakfast At The Captains Shack, Breakfast With Robin, Buy Idaho, Captain's Shack, Eggs, Local Markets, Photos By: Bob Young, Sausage, What's For Dinner?, Whats For Breakfast?

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Acme Bake Shop, Big Lost River Meats, Boise Farmers Market, chives, Meadowlark Farms, rye bread

This is what I like about this time of year and the Boise Farmers Market. The chives in the eggs came from our garden. Truly an all Idaho breakfast. Most of these items are available at the Boise Farmers Market, every Saturday at 10th and Grove from 9am – 1pm. Take a look.