Joe Mamma’s Breakfast

13 Thursday Jun 2019

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

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Bacquet's Restaurant, French Food, gelette, quail

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 Bob and Robin in Boise, Boise Adventures, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Food Adventures, Boise Weekly, Chocolate, Food - Mexican, What's For Dinner?

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Mexican Consulate

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 Bob and Robin 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 Bob and Robin 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.

Boise Farmers Market – Dee’s Rum Kãx

16 Saturday Sep 2017

Posted by Bob and Robin in Asian Food, Boise Adventures, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Farmers Market, Cakes, Chef Jake Sandberg, Chicken, Dee's Rum Kãx, Greens, heirloom vegetables, Idaho Chefs, Idaho Greens, Idaho Vegetables, Local Farmers Markets, Local Harvests, Local Markets, Photos By: Bob Young, What's For Dinner?

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Dee's Rum Kãx

And such a great morning it was. 50 degrees F and light winds. Snow in the mountains; None in the valley!

Six weeks and the market moves indoors to the Fulton Street building. But for now – Rum Cake from Dee’s Rum Kãx! And delicious it is! And some really great fruit – Israeli Melon from Rice Family Farms and some fresh Salad Greens from Ohana No-Till Farm. From Chef Jake Sandberg and Crispeats, an awesome Asian Salad. Here is some information about Dee’s Rum Kãx.

Business card. I did not find an email or web address.

Rice Krispie Bars and Rum Cake

The Rum Cake I bought. Delicious and moist!

Left-Click any of these photos to see them enlarged.

Awesome Dressing

22 Saturday Apr 2017

Posted by Bob and Robin in 5-Stars, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Farmers Market, Captain's Shack, Food Photos, Food Prep, Hard To Find Recipes, Homemade Sauce, Kitchen Adventures, Local Farmers Markets, Local Markets, Martin's Swiss Dressing, Oma and Popie's Sauces, Photos By: Bob Young, What's For Dinner?

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This is one awesome dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes; burgers, steak, salads, shrimp dip, etc.

Combine 1 part Oma & Popie’s Drunk Uncle Wing Sauce (see them at the Boise Farmers Market or Oma & Poppie’s on FB) and 2 parts Martin’s Swiss Dressing (available online at Martin’s Swiss Dressing). Martin’s Swiss Dressing almost has an Asian component. I do hope you like this combination. We do!

NW Farmers and Land Trust Program

08 Saturday Apr 2017

Posted by Bob and Robin in Boise, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Farmers Market, Buy Idaho, What's For Dinner?

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I was at the Boise Farmers Market today – yes it was rainning, but not enough to dampen my spirits – and Janie Burns, Meadowlark Farms where I get my eggs, was distributing this flyer. The Local Farmland Program is produced by the Treasure Valley Food Coalition. Tjhis looks like an interesting program in Boise. Even if you are not in the Boise area, there are some wonderful BNB’s and AirBNB’s in the area. Here is the flyer that Janie was distributing.

From the Treasure Valley Food Coalition webpage,

Been There, Done That: Conversations About Farmland Preservation in the Pacific Northwest” Regional Farmland Trust leaders and farmers telling their stories. Guest speakers: Hilary Aten, Conservation Director, PCC Farmland Trust (Seattle, Washington), Kristin Troy, Executive Director, Lemhi Land Trust (Salmon, ID), Two Lemhi County producers, and Julia Freedgood, Asst. Vice President of Programs, American Farmland Trust. Monday, April 10th at 6:00 pm – BSU Yanke Research Park – 220 E. ParkCenter Boulevard – Free Admission

Boise Farmers Market Opens April 1!

30 Thursday Mar 2017

Posted by Bob and Robin in Acme Bake Shop, Boise Area Food Adventures, Boise Farmers Market, Food, Gaston's Bakery, Homestead Natural Foods, Local Farmers Markets, Local Harvests, Local Markets, Locavore, Meadowlark Farms, Next Generation produce, What's For Dinner?

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Here is the latest from the BFM.

Welcome to the 2017 Farmers Market Season!
We are excited to get started on Saturday. Although the late winter has been cool and wet, you will be pleasantly surprised to see all the delicious fresh produce that will be at The Market!

Join us for a slice of Birthday Cake and take home first-of-the-season fresh greens plus oh so much more. What’s Fresh!

Produce/Agricultural
Apples
Asparagus
Baby Cucumbers
Bedding plants
Carrots
Container Gardens
Dried Fruit
Green Garlic
Dried Herbs
Fresh Herbs
Curly Kale
Lacinato Kale
Mache
Micro Greens
Miner’s Lettuce
Salad Mix
Tomatoes
Heirloom Seeds
Hanging Strawberry Baskets

Specialty Foods
Pickled Asparagus
Baked Goods
Pickled Beans
Custom Spices
Granola
Hard Cider
Herb Blends
Hummus
Jam
Jelly
Organic Kombucha Tea
Pickles
Salmon Bacon
Smoked Salmon
Tamales
Teas
Wine

Protein
Grass-fed Angus Beef
Pastured Raised Chickens
Duck Eggs
Chicken Eggs
Grass-fed Goat
Pasture Raised Lamb
Pasture Raised Pork
Sockeye and Coho Salmon
Smoked Meats
Sausages

Dairy
Artisan Cheeses
Goat Cheese
Goat Yogurt
Ice Cream
Raw Milk
Yogurt

On-Site Foods
Baked Goods
Coffee
Cookies
Crepes
Matcha Lattes
Sambusas
Tacos
Tamales
Waffles
Wood-fired Pizza

Cold Weather Plants!
Next Generation Organics is bringing fun 24 packs of hearty cold weather plants. They are ready to go in the ground right now!

Delicious Hot Samples!
Desert Mountain Grass-Fed Beef, will be cooking up some samples on opening day!
Ed says, “Come and getcha some!”

“Snack Size” Opening Day Steals!
Lampe Granola will be offering “snack size” steals at $1.50 a bag! Grab ’em while they last!

Fish Three Ways!
C&G’s Wild Alaska Salmon will have frozen fillets of sockeye and coho salmon. Plus smoked salmon strips and salmon BACON
Tasty treats!

Who’s at The Market This Week
Farmers & Ranchers
Brown’s Buffalo Ranch
C&G’s Wild Alaskan Salmon
Campbell Tailor Made Beef
Desert Mountain Grass-fed Beef
Feathers n Horns
Fiddler’s Green Farm
H & H Tomatoes
Kelley Orchards
Lost River Meats
M&N Cattle Company
Malheur River Meats
Matthews Family Farms
Meadowlark Farms
Next Generation Organics
Ohana No-till Farm
Peaceful Belly Farms
Purple Sage Farms
Ribier Gardens
Rice Family Farms
Smith Berry Farms
Snake River Seed Co-op
True Roots Organics
Volcanic Farms

On-Site Food Vendors
Il Segreto Wood Fired Pizza
Funky Taco
Haji’s International Foods
Tamales Nelly
The Great Crepe
Two Trees
Waffle Me Up
Wanna Macha
Prepared Food Purveyors
Acme Bakeshop
Apple Lucy’s Pies
Big Walls Bakery
Blue Feather Bakery
Cherino’s Bloody Mary Mix
Ferranti Fresh Pasta
Form & Function Coffee
Gaston’s Bakery
Lampe Granola
Meriwether Cider Company
Molly’s Mills
Neckar Coffee
Oma & Popie’s Wing Dressing
Potter Wines
Sevz Kitchen
Snake River Winery
Stack Rock Cider
Sunshine Cookie Company
Sweet Valley Cookie Company
The Jelly Lady
Urban Rustic Gourmet