18 Saturday May 2013
It was a nice morning at the market today. Slightly cool though, compared to the 90’s we have been getting. I think the temperature was about 58. But clear and the crowds were there – well attended. Here is what I came home with. Enjoy! Left-Click to see the photo enlarged and please VOTE. Thanks.
Arugula, Fresh Spinach, Rolingston Chevre Bleu Goat Cheese, Fresh Morels and a new mushroom to me, Fresh Mataki and Fresh Carrots.
04 Saturday May 2013
The New Boise Farmer’s Market at 10th Street and Grove in downtown Boise, held their Grand Opening today – it rained the day they had originally scheduled the Grand Opening. Today was crowded, no rain and sunny, and everyone seemed to be enjoying the food, the produce, the beef and buffalo and lamb and chicken. Fresh herbs are also available along with fresh tomatoes and tomato plants. Do you like goat cheese? See the Rollingstone Chevre booth for fresh made goat cheese. All types. Bleu Goat Cheese is coming in about 3 weeks. Here are some photos from today. Enjoy. Left-Click the photo to see enlarged and don’t forget to VOTE above. Thanks.
Potted flowers. Here are some Pansy’s.
Food is available at the market. Here is a Waffle Stack.
Fiddlehead Ferns
Fresh, hard to find mushrooms.
01 Friday Mar 2013
It is good to see that Yvonne has started a delivery service for her food truck and a constant menu. Here is the latest information from her. Thanks Yvonne. “When in Boise, be sure to stop at Brown Shuga Soul Food Truck at 28 and Fairview. Here is Yvonne’s permanent menu. Enjoy!
Tuesday– Jambalaya 5, Gumbo 5, Red Beans and Rice 5, Collards 3 and Cornbread
Wednesday– Pulled Pork Sandwiches 6, Sweet Potato Souffle’ 3, Mac and cheese 3.5, Cabbage 3,
Thursday– BBQ Ribs 6, Potato Salad 3, Coleslaw 3, Baked Beans 3
Friday– Fried chicken 6, Collard Greens 3, Black eyed peas 3, Sweet potato Soufflé 3, Mac and cheese 3.5
Extras- Potato Chips-1
Drinks- Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 2.25
Bottled Water 1.5
I am going to go with this every week from now on. So now you will know what is on the menu every day in advance. Use this for the everyday / delivery menu.
For any businesses seeking catering and individual people who would like to order.
There will be a minimum order of $15.00 and the delivery fee will be $4.95. you can call it in@(208) 794-0605 or email it in to brownshugasoulfood@gmail.com. Catering orders have a 24 hour minimum advance notice.“
13 Tuesday Nov 2012
On November 12, Robin and I were invited to attend the Whole Foods Media Tour by Glenda Catron. Thank you, Glenda, it was informative and interesting. The public tour, also held on the 12th, was well attended and filled up quickly. The “Ribbon Cutting”. also know by Whole Foods fans as the “Break Bread Ceremony” where a giant loaf of bread will be shared, will be at 9:30 am on Wednesday, November 14. Here are some interesting facts that Ben Friedland, District Manager of Whole Foods, pointed out to us. There are 342 stores in the US, Canada and United Kingdom and all of them are designed differently to reflect the community where they are located. As he said, “When you walk through the doors, it’s like walking into your kitchen pantry. We want you to feel at home.”
It is really great to see all of the local, Idaho Produced and Grown items. Some of the Idaho businesses represented are: Gaston’s Bakery, Zeppoles Bakery, Rollingstone Chevre Cheese, Ballard Family Cheese, and Homestead Natural Foods. All of the meats at this store are 30-40% locally produced. This is by no means the total list.
And Idaho wineries are also represented and I think the Idaho breweries are too.
Non-GMO products and quality products will be found here. Read the labels and be familiar with the PLU codes. (GMO products start with an 8. 80000 would be a GMO. 90000 products are organic.) Here are some photos of the tour. You can pause the slideshow at any time and you can go back or forwards. Enjoy!
PS: As a late post from Glenda Catron,
“About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market ( www.wholefoodsmarket.com ) is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods and America’s first national “Certified Organic” grocer. In fiscal year 2012, the Company had sales of approximately $12 billion and currently has 342 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market employs approximately 73,000 Team Members and has been ranked for 15 consecutive years as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by Fortune magazine.”
06 Sunday May 2012
It’s been an interesting eating day. And super moon day. And Kentucky Derby day. Here is what we had for dinner tonight. Wild Rice Salad, Fruit Bread and Fiddlehead Ferns with Ramps, Asparagus and Mushrooms. All from the Boise Saturday Market. Well …. Mostly – The bread was not. Wonderful!!
Did you see this Super Moon?
29 Tuesday Mar 2011
Posted in Hard To Find Foods, Interesting Information
I had a question posed to me by one of the readers of this blog. “I’ve just discovered your blog. Obviously, I don’t get much time to cook, let alone read about it. Anyway, I found you as I was trying to find a place in Boise where I can buy Golden Syrup. I found a recipe for butterscotch pie that I would like to try. The recipe says the “key” is the golden syrup. So I hope someone knows where I can get it in the valley. I’m looking forward to reading more in your blog. McCall”
Here is what I have found from O Chef.
Golden syrup, long popular in Britain, is becoming more broadly available in this country. Lyle’s Golden Syrup is the most common brand, and we have seen it in supermarkets in some pretty out-of-the-way places. It is also available in specialty stores and online.
Golden syrup, like molasses, is a product of the process of refining sugar. It is simply sugar cane juice that has been boiled down. It has the consistency of corn syrup, but a golden color and a taste different from either light or dark corn syrup, and also substantially different from its cousin, molasses. … if you must, you can try substituting it with 2 parts light corn syrup and 1 part molasses or equal parts of honey and light corn syrup.
And from Wikipedia,
Golden syrup was invented in 1883 by Scottish businessman Abram Lyle, when he discovered that a byproduct of the sugar cane refined at his factory in Plaistow, east London, could be made into a delicious spread and sweetener for cooking. First sold to Lyle’s employees and local customers in wooden casks, the iconic green and gold tins that Lyle’s golden syrup is sold in today were introduced in 1885. The tin bears a picture of the rotting carcass of a lion with a swarm of bees, and the slogan “Out of the strong came forth sweetness”. This is a reference to the Biblical story in chapter 14 of the Book of Judges in which Samson was travelling to the land of the Philistines in search of a wife. During the journey he killed a lion, and when he passed the same spot on his return he noticed that a swarm of bees had formed a comb of honey in the carcass. Samson later turned this into a riddle at a wedding: “Out of the eater came forth meat and out of the strong came forth sweetness”. While it is not known exactly why this image and slogan were chosen, Abram Lyle was a deeply religious man, and it has been suggested that they refer either to the strength of the Lyle company or the tins in which golden syrup is sold. In 1904 they were registered together as a trademark, and in 2006 Guinness World Records declared the mark to be Britain’s oldest brand. Lyle’s golden syrup was awarded a Royal Warrant in 1911.
In 1921 Lyle’s business merged with Tate, a sugar-refining firm founded by Sir Henry Tate in 1859, to become Tate and Lyle. Tate and Lyle is the only cane sugar refiner in the UK and is the largest in Europe. It currently sells a million tins of golden syrup each month. To celebrate the 125th anniversary of golden syrup in 2008, Tate and Lyle sold the product in limited-edition gold tins.
And if you still need some background, you can look at the source of the product, Tate and Lyle. But most of the information that I have found says that you can probably find it at some larger grocery chains, Albertson’s I would suggest or the Boise Coop. Let us know what you have found. If local sources don’t pan out (no pun intended) you can buy online. I have seen prices range for a 1 pound tin (454 grams) $8.00 to $12.50. Good luck and cheers!
01 Wednesday Dec 2010
Posted in Hard To Find Foods, Herbs, Things To Do
Sorry that it has taken a while to get this information. But I think it is worth the wait. Here is some really good information on the Taste #5 Umami Paste™.
1) The source for purchasing is Cardullos in Cambridge, MA and they are good to work with.
2) The website for direct information and recipes is Laura Santtini. It is an interesting site.
3) From her web site, the ingredients are “Taste #5 Umami Paste™ is a combination of everyday Mediterranean ingredients packed with umami, ripe tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, Porcini mushrooms, salted anchovies, black olives and balsamic vinegar.”
4) The product originated in England, London I believe. The web site comes from England and, therefore, the measurements in the recipe listed below are in metric measures. I have tried to translate the measurements to degrees F, pounds and cups where necessary. The US really should go to the metric system. It’s so much easier.
5) Here is a recipe from the web site using Taste #5 Umami Paste™ with a leg of lamb. There are many more recipes available on the web site.
Leg Over LambCalled so because, with a cooking time of 6 hours you have plenty of time to do all sorts of things, like drink coffee and read the Sunday papers!
Ingredients:
2kg (4.4 lbs) leg of lamb
4 garlic cloves cut into 3
2 sprigs rosemary cut into 1” lengths
1 good squeeze of TASTE #5 UMAMI PASTE™
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 red onions cut into quarters
350ml (1½ cups) red wine
125ml (½ cup) port (if you do not have, increase wine to 475ml)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (thick sort)
1-2 tbsp of jelly (mint, rosemary, red currant, sage)
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
1 tbsp chopped fresh mintDirections:
Pre heat the oven to 120°C (250ºF).
Randomly make slits in the lamb, and stuff each hole with a piece of garlic and rosemary using your finger to push them right in.
Heat olive oil in a large casserole, add lamb and brown well on all sides. Season with salt & freshly ground black pepper and add the onions, red wine a good squeeze of TASTE #5 UMAMI PASTE™ and port. Mix jelly, balsamic vinegar and herbs together and spoon over the lamb. Cover with tight fitting lid and cook in the oven for around 5-6 hours until falling off the bone. (Source: Laura Santtini)
I must say that ordering online was easy, although I had made a mistake. A Cardullos representative was on the phone to me – initially by email – within 24 hours of placing the order and everything was straightened out. They were polite and extremely helpful. Now ….. To the kitchen!!! Cheers!
26 Friday Nov 2010
Posted in Hard To Find Foods, Heirloom Tomatoes, Things To Do
Someone – I forget who, now – asked me where to purchase Heirloom Tomato seeds. Well, here is the place. All kinds!! Try The Tomato Fest and they will be able to help you. Here is more information that I received today. Good luck and happy gardening.
Announcing Our
Annual Heirloom Tomato Seed Sale for 2011!From our online tomato seed catalog of more than 600 tomato seed varieties, we are currently offering you 120 of our most favored heirloom tomato varieties on Sale through January 11, 2011.
Most of the Heirloom Tomato Varieties on sale have been discounted to $2 per pack. That’s almost a 50% discount for most varieties. The sale price for some of our other varieties offers a 30% savings.
This is a perfect time, at the best price, to get your favorite tomato varieties and to try some new varieties too!
The organic tomato seeds on sale are tomato varieties we harvested for the 2011 season.
This year we’ve added more sale items than we have in the past, to respond to difficult times, and to make it easier for folks who are choosing to grow more of their own food.
We recently made the choice to downsize the number of tomato varieties we will be offering in future years, so we harvested as much seed as we could physically manage this year. Consequently, we have more seed than we usually do for some tomato varieties. We want to pass this opportunity on to you.
We suggest that you take advantage of our Tomato Seed Sale to acquire tomato seed for varieties that you will want to grow, even if you do not have the space to grow them this year, because many items may not be offered in the future. Also, we may sell out of some varieties that are very limited or RARE.
If you have a farm or you are associated with a Community Garden, Purchase Heirloom Tomato Seeds In Bulk.
Tomato seeds will last 3-5 years if stored properly. We guarantee the quality of TomatoFest® Garden Seeds.
(Note: The balance of our 600 tomato varieties will be at our regular price and we still require a $15 minimum order. Your order may mix sale items with regularly priced items)
Heirloom Tomato Seed Collections
THE PERFECT GIFT!Give a gift of seeds to your favorite gardeners and would be gardeners to expand their pleasure and sensory delights, in the garden and in the kitchen.
Choose from our selection of 12 Heirloom Tomato Seed Collections!
· Giant Tomato Collection
· Patio Tomato Collection
· Children’s Tomato Collection
· Gourmet Tomato Collection
· Short Season Collection
· Sauce Tomato Collection
· Rainbow Tomato Collection
· Gary’s Favorite’s Tomato Collection
· Cherry Tomato CollectionNEW Cooler Coastal Tomato Collection
NEW Tropical Hot/Humid CollectionTomatoFest – Leaders in Organic Seed
TomatoFest Tomato Seeds have been organic from the start…
when there were only a very few seed sources providing organic seeds.As consumer attention and demand for healthier treatment of our land and bodies has grown, so too has the movement of many seed providers to offer a selection, if not a complete inventory, of organic seeds for gardeners and commercial farmers.
The world will likely be facing a food crisis in the future. Many of the foods we currently enjoy are disappearing. By choosing to garden and grow some of your own foods you are assuming an important role in an evolving, transformative world consciousness toward a more responsible stewardship of the planet.
Dagma and I encourage you to support the sustainability of our Earth and our crops by supporting individuals and businesses that support this vital movement.
Please encourage your children, family and friends to enjoy the pleasures of seed saving. A healthy food source for our children is asking this of us.
With Gratitude to you, our wonderful customers. Thank You for your ongoing support throughout the years. We are blessed with joy by your notes of appreciation and gardening passion!
Wishing you an abundant harvest! Every Seed A Possibility!
Your Gardening Friends,
Dagma Lacey and Gary Ibsen
http://www.tomatofest.com
Robin and I went to the Tomato Festival in Carmel, CA a few years ago and it was fantastic. They had over 600 varieties of tomatoes for you to try. I made it to about 300. They also had tables set up where the Chefs prepared their dishes solely from tomatoes. So here is your source for tomato seeds. And not at all expensive. Enjoy!!
20 Saturday Nov 2010
I have come across some more interesting information about the condiment called Taste #5 Umami and it has to do with the ingredients and where to purchase. For those of you the Cambridge, MA area, the choice is easy as it can be found at Cardullos, 6 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. It is available from them online.
Also, here are the ingredients, which Do Not include MSG.
“Umami Paste, Taste # 5Umami Spiced Tomato Puree, The Ultimate Flavor Bomb to Enhance any Savory Dish. Can Be Used Raw or Cooked.
Ingredients: Tomato Paste, Anchovy Paste, Black Olives, Balsamic Vinegar, Porcini Mushroom, Parmesan Cheese, Citric Acid, Olive Oil, Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Salt.( Contains Milk). Produced in Italy” (Aimee Bianca, YC Media, 212-609-5009, Aimee Bianca)
So there you are with some more information. I still have not located any in the Boise area and I may have to get some via online sales. Thank-You Ms Bianca for this information and link. Cheers!
31 Tuesday Aug 2010
This recipe is from one of the Facebook cooking groups I belong to and from the Life Style Food (Australia) online group. This is a recipe for Sfiha – Arabian Meat Filled Pastry. I looks interesting. I altered the recipe to use lamb, but you can also use beef. And I suppose, that if you really want to be non-traditional, try using ground pork or chicken or turkey. I really think the variations are unlimited. But here is the original recipe, Sfiha – Arabian Meat Filled Pastry. Enjoy and let us know how you like it. Cheers!
Boise Foodie Guild 