Category Archives: Boise Area Food Adventures

Boise Farmers Market (BFM) Drive-Thru

25 Saturday Apr 2020

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This was really an easy week for grocery pick up at the BFM Drive-Thru on Shoreline Drive in Boise. The line moved pretty quickly. They have changed their modus operandi. It works out very well. I had a 9:15 pickup time and I was through the line in about 10 minutes or less. Here is a link to The Market Information.
And too. It’s great to hear a friendly and cheerful voice under the mask that they all wear -m I wear mine, too! Here are some photos from the process this morning. But I do miss the interaction with the vendors, but that will come. Enjoy!

The line was long, but it moved quickly.

The Drive-Up line

Picking up the order is an easy process. They direct you to a table. You show them your name and the time you are scheduled for. They go and get your already filled order, bring it back to you and put it in your vehicle, if you want them to. You’re done!

Order pick up.

My order in the back of my car. Notice the paperwork – your name, time and products ordered. Your credit card is not charged until you pick the order up. No Cash is transfered!

Our order displayed. From Acme Bakeshop Sourdough Loaf and a Turmeric Baguette, Baby Turnips, Salad Greens, Watercress and Bok Choy.

From Acme Bakeshop a wonderfully delicious Turmeric Bread made fresh. It will go very well with our lamb chops (Meadowlark Farms) tomorrow.

“Feeding the Hungry” in Boise

24 Friday Apr 2020

Posted by in Acme Bake Shop, Boise, Boise Adventures, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Food Adventures, Chicken, Classic Cuisines, Coffee, Comfort Food, Cooking Safety, Feed the Hungry, Food, Food Prep, Greens, Hot Dogs, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Photos By: Joe Levitch, Support Local Businesses, What's For Dinner?

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It never ceases to amaze me as to in the times of hardship and strife how all kinds of people – from all background, ethnicities and religions – come together to lend a helping hand and expect absolutely nothing in return! Such a great feeling.
And during this time of self and required quarantine due to the CoronaVirus, the generosity of people all comes to the surface. There are several churches, and other religious faiths, and businesses that have come to the aid of those in need. In particular the homeless and those who just need a meal and a smiling face. So we bind together and offer a helping hand and something to eat. And by the way, all of the food products and individual help are all donated! To these businesses, people and churches, Thank-You! Our part was at the 1st Presbyterian Church, 9th and State Streets, Boise. (Left-Click any of these photographs to see them enlarged!)

This sign was on a post in downtown Boise

Look at these meals. Usually fro 45 to 60 served on the 4th Thursday of each month at the 1st Presbyterian Church at 9th and State Streets in Boise. (The room and all facilities included, including the full kitchen!)

Filling the Dinner Bags

But before we moved to Dinner Bags, we had Baked Potatoes and all the trimmings. Look –

Baked Potato and Acme Bakeshop Dinner Roll

Baked Potato and Chicken with Acme Bakeshop Rolls and Salad

But then, we had to switch to the Dinner Sacks because of The Virus –

Hot Dog Rolls from Acme Bakeshop

Hot Dogs! Good ones! Not microwaved! Cooked the Old Fashion Way!

Packing the dinner sacks

Dinner Sacks in March

Dinner Sacks in April

and this is why we do it. Thank-You Joe Levitch for this photograph! It says it all.
“Man Alone”

The Boise Farmers for 1 Hour Tomorrow!

14 Friday Feb 2020

Posted by in Beef, BFM, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Farmers Market, Boise Food Adventures, Buy Idaho, Buy Local, Chicken, Eggs, Green Salad, Greens, Herbs, Herbs and Spices, Idaho Beef, Idaho Lamb, Idaho Vegetables, Lamb, What's For Dinner?

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Boise Farmers Market – Pick Up, PopUp, a 1 hour special, tomorrow 15 Feb 2020 at the Shoreline location. Limited products. See you there!

Thank You BFM Vendors!

21 Saturday Dec 2019

Posted by in Acme Bake Shop, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Farmers Market, Brown's Buffalo Ranch, Buy Idaho, Buy Local, Desert Mountai Grass Fed Beef, Herbs and Spices, Idaho Beef, Idaho Buffalo, Idaho Eggs, Idaho Greens, Idaho Lamb, Idaho Vegetables, Jelly Lady, Local Farmers Markets, Local Harvests, Local Markets, Malheur River Meats, Meadowlark Farms, Photos By: Bob Young, True Roots Produce, What's For Dinner?

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It isn’t often that we stop and think where our dinner tables would be without our local farmers! No. Produce and meats do not magically appear on our grocery store shelves. It must be produced and cared for by farmers. And in Boise, we are very lucky and honored to have some fantastic local farmers that bring their wears each week to us for our enjoyment and health. To you – Thank-You! Now to go into withdrawal until April 4, 2020. Here are some of the vendors who provided Robin and I with some awesome products.

Overall Market.

Available vegetables

Available Vegetables

Thank-You to-

Malheur River Meats
Eggs and Pork

Meadowlark Farms
Eggs and Lamb

Acme Bakeshop
Bread – Sourdough, Old World Rye, Whole Grain – Danish, Pantone

Gaston’s Bakery
Ham and Cheese Croissant

Brown’s Buffalo Ranch
Buffalo

Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef
Beef

Purple Sage Farms
Vegetables, Greens and Herbs

The Jelly Lady
Wide variety of jelly including Huckleberry and Orange Marmalade

Kelly Canyon Orchards
Fresh fruits and jelly Marmalade

True Roots Vegetables
Carrots, Turnips, Squash, Tomatoes, Corn

I know I have probably missed someone and I apologize for that.

Joe Mamma’s Breakfast

13 Thursday Jun 2019

Posted by in 5-Stars, Blue Crab, Boise Area Food Adventures, Breakfast, Breakfast With Robin, Carnitas, Classic Sauces, Comfort Food, Crab Cakes, Eggs Benedict, Food - Mexican, Food Photos, Galaxy 9 Photos, Hollandaise Sauce, Housemade Hollandaise Sauce, Housemade Sauces, Photos By: Bob Young, Pork, South Idaho Foodie, What's For Dinner?

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Joe Mamma’s Eatery, (208) 939-3917, 3510 N Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83646. “Joe Momma’s is owned and operated by Kathleen Wise and Danette Smith. Danette Smith has over 20 years of experience owning and operating successful restaurants. Danette Smith was owner and operator of 9th Street Sandwiches for 2 years, which she then sold to pursue Moon’s Kitchen Cafe, which she owned and operated for 10 years until selling the restaurant in 2001.” [Website] They have an awesome breakfast menu that will challenge Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro or Manley’s – remember them all of you in Boise?. The dining area is large and spacious. The Waite Staff is good and eager to help, especially our Server, Rachel. Our breakfast plates were quite large and all made fresh. Yes! Fresh crab cakes made from Blue Crab, fresh carnitas from pork and housemade Hollandaise sauce.
A well deserved 5-Star rating mainly for the quality of the food they serve. (The oatmeal that someone ordered was huge!)
Here are some photos from our visit. Enjoy! But first. Robin also had a pancake with her breakfast. It had to be 14″ in diameter! She brought it home. Left-Click any photo to see it enlarged.

The patio area. 8 tables

Their coffee mugs!

Pork Carnitas Benedict with Housemade Hollandaise and Potatoes and Avocado Slices

Crab Cake (Blue Crab) Benedict and Housemade Holandaise with Potatoes

Air Fryer Recipes and New Location for the BFM

25 Monday Mar 2019

Posted by in air fryer resources, AirFryer, AirFryer Recipes, Argentina Pink Shrimp, Boise Adventures, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Farmers Market, Boise Food Adventures, Boise Foodie Guild, Ethnic Foods, Organic Foods, Recipe By: Bob Young, Recipe by: Robin and Bob Young, Recipe By: Robin Young, Recipes - Seafood, Seafood, Shell Fish, Shrimp, What's For Dinner?

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I have a new Air Fryer – actually several – recipe posted at Air Fryer Recipes on this blog and permanently listed above under Air Fryer Recipes. There is something that you should know before you try any of these recipes – and we hope you do and leave a comment – we DO try and work on ALL of the recipes in any of these locations and adapt them to our liking! Ideas come from many locations and resources – other food blogs, recipe connections, Food Network, PBS TV Recipe Saturday and many more.
And another note: The Boise Farmers Market (BFM) moves to it’s new location at Shoreline Drive and Americana Blvd on Saturday April 6, 2019! It’s been a long time in the works. Many, if not most of the produce and products sold at the market, work extremely well with the Air Fryer, and Instant Pot, recipes listed on this blog. See you at the Market! And from their email posting –

The Boise Farmers Market opens in TWO short weeks
on Saturday, April 6th! Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration
and all the goodness of Spring!
Parking and Navigating our New Lot!
The map below is of our new lot and the surrounding streets. Please take a couple minutes to look at it, familiarize yourself, and plan how you will arrive at the market.
Safety for our community, customers and vendors is the most important thing. Please be extra careful!

Please note:
Directional arrows on the streets, entrances and exits.
There are light poles on the lot – be careful to watch for them when parking – especially when backing up.
Pedestrians! Scooters! Bikes! There will be pedestrians, scooters and bikes everywhere. Please look twice, or even three times!
5 Miles Per Hour is the parking lot speed limit. Please drive slowly.
When you are walking to the market entrances, please watch for cars.

We can’t wait to see you on April 6th!

New BFM site in 2019

3 Horse Ranch Winery and Bacquet’s Restaurant Dinner

10 Monday Dec 2018

Posted by in 5-Stars, Bacquet's Restaurant, Boise Area Food Adventures, Cooking Styles, Dinner at Bacquet's Restaurant, Dinner With Family, Eagle Hills AVA, Ethnic Foods, Food Photos, French - Bacquet's Restaurant, Green Salad, Honey, Idaho Chefs, Idaho Greens, Idaho Lamb, Idaho Vegetables, Idaho Wine, Lamb, Merlot, Mushroom - Truffle, Mushrooms, Photos By: Bob Young, What's For Dinner?, Wines - Idaho

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This photo is at The Pond in Marsing, ID

Wow! What a delightful and exciting wine dinner in Eagle, ID at Bacquet’s Restaurant. Yummy French cuisine! And the wines that paired so well with dinner from 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards. Just look at this menu, the wines and the photos of the food. Great to have a truly French restaurant in the area! (Left-Click any of these photos to see them enlarged. Enjoy!

Entrance to Bacquet’s Restaurant in Eagle, ID

Main dining room

Wine dinner area

Daughter Marnie and Robin

2017 Select Eagle Foothills AVA Viognier/Roussanne

2014 Eagle Foothills AVA Merlot

Truffle Asparagus Cream Soup
2017 Select Eagle Hills AVA Viognier/Roussanne

Fresh Mussels
fresh mussels cooked in a Chardonnay cream sauce with a touch of lavender and honey
2017 Select Eagle Foothills Chardonnay

Lamb Rack with Sauce Diable
roasted young vegetables and Chef’s famous potatoes au gratin
2013 Heritage Syrah/Mourvedre

[Sauce Diable is one of many sauces that can be made from a basic and versatile recipe for Quick Brown Sauce. James Beard famously served it with his Deviled Beef Bones, but it is equally delicious with broiled flank steak or broiled chicken. For an even tangier preparation, add small capers and finely chopped sour pickles…A basic brown sauce with the addition of wine, vinegar, shallots and red or black pepper. It’s usually served with broiled meat or poultry.]

Quail Parisienne aux Poivre Rose (Pink Peppercorns)
pink peppercorns give pepper flavor without the bite. Served with mushroom risotto and a vegetable galette
2014 Eagle Foothills AVA Merlot

[A savory galette is the easier and more streamlined cousin of a classic Quiche.]

Tarte Fromage
from the north of France, Chef Franck’s home, this tarte is filled with Gruyere and five cheeses
2014 Eagle Foothills AVA Cabernet Sauvignon

Chocolate At The Mexican Consulate in Boise

06 Thursday Dec 2018

Posted by in Boise, Boise Adventures, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Food Adventures, Boise Weekly, Chocolate, Food - Mexican, What's For Dinner?

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This looks like a fun and interesting event this weekend in Boise. Maybe we’ll see you there. Left-Click the graphic to see it enlarged. Thanks to the Boise Weekly for this information.

Richard’s and Clearwater Canyon Winery Dinner

30 Friday Nov 2018

Posted by in 5-Stars, Acme Bake Shop Breads, Appetizers, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Restaurants, Brunch at Richard's, Buy Idaho, Cheese, Chef Richard Langston, Chocolate, Classic Cuisines, Clearwater Canyon Cellars, Cooking Styles, Dessert, Dinner At Richard's, Dinner With The Winemaker, Greens, Idaho Lamb, Idaho Polenta Floriani, Idaho Vegetables, Idaho Wild Game, Idaho Wine, Inn At 500 Capitol, Lamb, Local Markets, Photos By: Bob Young, Potatoes, Restaurants, Restaurants To Try, Richard's, Salmon, Seafood, Sourdough Bread, Special Dinners, What's For Dinner?

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Richard’s interior

A wonderful event at Richard’s in Boise, an “…Inventive European bistro dishes & regional fine wines served in an elegant, romantic atmosphere. 500 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702. 208) 472-1463”
The dinner was wonderfully paired with wines from Clearwater Canyon Cellars, 3143 10th St, Lewiston, ID 83501. 208.816.4679. Tasting Room Hours: Friday & Saturday, 12pm – 5pm & by appointment. Left-Click any of these photos to see them enlarged.

The Menu

Chef Richard Langston, Richard’s

Coco Umiker, Winemaker

House-Cured Ora King Salmon
Oyster Aioli
Toast
Greens
2017 Lochsa Chardonnay

Buttermilk Marinated Fried Quail
Crispy Potato Pancake
Organic Oregon Cranberry Sauce
2016 Heritage Series Mary Bonita

Delicata Squashed Stuffed with Risotto, Pecans and Imported Taleggio
2016 Coco’s Reserve Blend No. 5

Naverin of Lamb with Winter Vegetables
2016 Louis Delsol Cabernet Sauvignon

Chocolate Mousse
Almond Lace Tuile
Emmett Cherry Sauce
2016 Renaissance Red

Good Visit to Deja Brew in Meridian, ID

24 Saturday Mar 2018

Posted by in 4-Stars, Bistro, Bistro - Deja Brew, Boise Area Food Adventures, Breakfast, Breakfast With Robin, Cobb Salad, Coffee, Eggs Benedict, Hollandaise Sauce, Housemade Hollandaise Sauce, Lunch With Robin, Photos By: Bob Young, Pubs, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants To Try, Salads, Special Beers, What's For Dinner?, Whats For Breakfast?, Wine and Food

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We did have a good visit to Deja Brew – Laugh A Latte in Meridian on March 23, 2018 at 112 East Idaho Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642. Phone – (208) 957-6442. Hours – Mon: 6:30AM-8:00PM, Tue: 6:30AM-8:00PM, Wed: 6:30AM-8:00PM, Thu: 6:30AM-9:00PM, Fri: 6:30AM-9:00PM, Sat: 6:30AM-9:00PM, Sun: 6:30AM-3:00PM. Good ambiance with plenty of open seating. It can be a little noisy, though; They need to turn the music back somewhat. You must order your food at the counter, but they will generally bring it to your table. They do have a good Breakfast/Lunch Menu with many varieties of coffee and tea. Their Dinner/Wine/Beer Menu, with a good selection of beer and wine. We will return to this bistro in Meridian. It is definitely a 4-Star restaurant/bistro. Here are some photos. Enjoy!

Their logo on the street side windows.

Robin checking the menu. The interior is very open, but can be noisy.

Virginia Dare Pinot Noir. A really good wine that goes well with my breakfast of Eggs Benedict and Robin’s Cobb Salad. Surprising. And yes, it is made in Virginia with Russian River (CA) grapes.

Robin had a Cobb Salad.

I had Eggs Benedict. The potatoes were good. Different. Just a little salty.