Boise Farmers Market – Pick Up, PopUp, a 1 hour special, tomorrow 15 Feb 2020 at the Shoreline location. Limited products. See you there!
The Boise Farmers for 1 Hour Tomorrow!
14 Friday Feb 2020
Category Archives: Idaho Vegetables
Thank You BFM Vendors!
21 Saturday Dec 2019
Posted 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
Eggs and Pork
Meadowlark Farms
Eggs and Lamb
Eggs and Lamb
Acme Bakeshop
Bread – Sourdough, Old World Rye, Whole Grain – Danish, Pantone
Bread – Sourdough, Old World Rye, Whole Grain – Danish, Pantone
Gaston’s Bakery
Ham and Cheese Croissant
Ham and Cheese Croissant
Brown’s Buffalo Ranch
Buffalo
Buffalo
Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef
Beef
Beef
Purple Sage Farms
Vegetables, Greens and Herbs
Vegetables, Greens and Herbs
The Jelly Lady
Wide variety of jelly including Huckleberry and Orange Marmalade
Wide variety of jelly including Huckleberry and Orange Marmalade
Kelly Canyon Orchards
Fresh fruits and jelly Marmalade
Fresh fruits and jelly Marmalade
True Roots Vegetables
Carrots, Turnips, Squash, Tomatoes, Corn
Carrots, Turnips, Squash, Tomatoes, Corn
I know I have probably missed someone and I apologize for that.
Some Good End-Of-Summer Meals
29 Sunday Sep 2019
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Fun time in the kitchen this past late summer. Mostly “playing” Chopped of the Kitchen: “These are the ingredients, make something edible!” In other words, mostly no recipe, just do it!
And let’s remember: The best ingredients are not processed ingredients, but rather go to your local Farmers Market. Visit your local fruit stand. You control what ingredients to use, not a major super market. Although, there are some really good super markets available, Just look at the ingredients and where the fruits and vegetables are grown, In My Not So Humble Opinion. Buy Local! Look at some of these meals. Enjoy, we did! Here is a link to Kelley’s Canyon Orchards for fantastic fruits. Look in the sidebar for more links to some fantastic produce and farm products.
Shrimp Omelet with Herbal Hollandaise Sauce. Here is the recipe that we use for making our own – from scratch – Hollandaise Sauce. CIA Basic Hollandaise Sauce. We modified this one to add fresh herbs, from the garden.
Robin said she wanted a toasted shredded wheat biscuit for breakfast with bananas. I added the blueberries. The biscuit has brown sugar on it that is caramelized with a torch.
Or how about this Toasted Whole Wheat Sandwich with Avocado and Tomato for breakfast. The tomato was from True Roots Gardens and the Whole Wheat was from Acme Bakeshop. Both vendors are at the Boise Farmers Market,
German Benedict for breakfast. The Hollandaise is linked above. Why a German Benedict? The spices on the Air Fried potatoes is a blend or German spices.
You like Eggs Benedict? Look at these.
Salmon Benedict on a Bed of Spinach and Fresh Idaho BFM Fruit – Israeli Melon (Awesome!) and Blueberries. The Hollandaise is linked above and we added tarragon and thyme from our garden.
Grilled Brisket Benedict on a Bed of Spinach on Toasted Acme Bakeshop Sourdough and Fresh BFM Fruit. The Hollandaise is linked above and we added tarragon and thyme from our garden.
Grilled brisket? Or AirFryer goodies? Here was an awesome meals.
German Potato Salad
Grilled Brisket, German Potato Salad, Fresh BFM Fruit and Cowboy Beans
2017 Parma Ridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Chicken? How about AirFryer Asian Chicken and Grilled Baby Bok Choy and Green Salad Here is the recipe: AF Asian Chicken.
AirFryer Steak with Sauteed Summer Squash and Fresh Beet and Beet Green Salad Here is the recipe – AF Ribeye Steak
AirFryer Pork Chop, Green Peas, Potato Cubes and Cantaloupe Malheur River Meats is where we got these pork chops. Awesome products! See their link in the sidebar.
Crab Cakes with Caprese Salad
Cognac Shrimp Reduction
Cognac Shrimp with Vegetables
So there are some of our meals. We eat well and very good. Thank goodness for the Boise Farmers Market every weekend during the season. Be sure to check our recipe file above. It gets updated regularly. Cheers and Cook Your Own Meals – They’re better!
Boise Farmers Market Opens!
06 Saturday Apr 2019
Posted in Acme Bake Shop, Arugula, Big Lost River Meats, Boise Adventures, Boise Artisan Bakery's, Boise Farmers Market, Boise Food Adventures, Chef Jake Sandberg, Comfort Food, Crispeats, Desert Mountai Grass Fed Beef, Desert Mountain Farms, Eggs, Ethnic Foods, Fire Pie Pizza, Fruits, Greens, Hard To Find Foods, Homemade Stock, Idaho Beef, Idaho Eggs, Idaho Greens, Idaho Lamb, Idaho Pork, Idaho Vegetables, Idaho's Bounty, Lamb, Local Farmers Markets, Local Harvests, Meadowlark Farms, Photos By: Bob Young, Purple Sage Farms, Rice Family Farms, Seafood, Snake River AVA, Sourdough Bread, Spinach, Spring Greens, Spring Plants, Spring Vegies, True Roots Organics, What's For Dinner?
Yea! The BFM (Boise Farmers Market) opened today for it’s 2019 season at their new location at Shoreline Drive and Americana in Boise. It was cold. No rain, though. And it was crowded. They did have treats for everyone as pictured here – Ham and Cheese Croissant – and other “goodies”. Dignitaries were there – Head of the Boise Chamber of Commerce, the BFM President and Mayor Dave Bieter. Great to have them all at the Grand Opening. Thank-You!
Head of the Boise Chamber
BFM President
Mayor Dave Bieter opens the market!
The ribbon is cut!
Carrots look awesome
Ham and Cheese Croissant Samples for everyone!
An overcast morning but great to be at The Market – rain or shine!
Good pies!
New eats in Boise! Also at The Market.
3 Horse Ranch Winery and Bacquet’s Restaurant Dinner
10 Monday Dec 2018
Posted 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
This photo is at The Pond in Marsing, ID
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
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
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
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
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
from the north of France, Chef Franck’s home, this tarte is filled with Gruyere and five cheeses
2014 Eagle Foothills AVA Cabernet Sauvignon
Richard’s and Clearwater Canyon Winery Dinner
30 Friday Nov 2018
Posted 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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naverin, ora king salmon, oyster aiolo, quail, taleggio, tuile
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
Oyster Aioli
Toast
Greens
2017 Lochsa Chardonnay
Buttermilk Marinated Fried Quail
Crispy Potato Pancake
Organic Oregon Cranberry Sauce
2016 Heritage Series Mary Bonita
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
2016 Coco’s Reserve Blend No. 5
Naverin of Lamb with Winter Vegetables
2016 Louis Delsol Cabernet Sauvignon
2016 Louis Delsol Cabernet Sauvignon
Chocolate Mousse
Almond Lace Tuile
Emmett Cherry Sauce
2016 Renaissance Red
Almond Lace Tuile
Emmett Cherry Sauce
2016 Renaissance Red
Types of French Breads
08 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in 5-Stars, Acme Bake Shop, Acme Bake Shop Breads, Boise Farmers Market, Boise Food Adventures, Bread, Brunch with Robin, Captain's Shack, Chicken, Classic Cuisines, Classis Sauces, Dinner At The Captains Shack, Dinner For Robin, Homemade Pasta, Homemade Sauce, Idaho Vegetables, Idaho's Bounty, Photos By: Bob Young, What's For Dinner?
I have had several questions on what is the difference between the types of French bread. Here is a good graphic from Cooks Country. Hope it helps. Left-Click the graphic to see it enlarged.
And then why not have some of the bread with garlic and butter and a good Spaghetti Carbonaro.
Spaghetti Carbonaro
Or actually with any of these dishes!
Shrimp with Pasta
Chicken Devine
Zucchini and Beets in Brown Butter over Pasta
Buffalo Roast for Friends and Dinner
11 Monday Jun 2018
Posted in 5-Stars, Acme Bake Shop, Apple, Boise Farmers Market, Brown's Buffalo Ranch, Buffalo, Buy Idaho, Captain's Shack, Dessert, Dinner At The Captains Shack, Dinner With Friends, Eggs Benedict, Garlic Scapes, Herbs and Spices, Hollandaise Sauce, Housemade Sauces, Idaho Buffalo, Idaho Eggs, Idaho Greens, Idaho Vegetables, Local Farmers Markets, Local Harvests, Local Markets, Peaceful Belly Farms, Photos By: Bob Young, Pinot Noir, Purple Sage Farms, Recipes, Roasted Vegetables, Rutabaga, Salads, Special Dinners, Spring Vegies, True Roots Produce, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food
This was such a delightful meal to make for friends Krista and Jess – Krista helps weed the flower beds. And she even gave us a beautiful White Daisy plant for the front bed. – A couple of weeks ago, we made breakfast for Donna who also helps us in the garden. The breakfast was Eggs Benedict! – The buffalo was local from Brown’s Buffalo Ranch in Nyssa, Oregon. Phone: 1-(541)-372-5588 or 208-741-5449, 720 Stephens Blvd., Nyssa, OR 97913. Hump roasts can be tough. But this one cooked for 6 hours on low in the crockpot 1/2 cup bone stock and 1 cup sherry and it was awesome! Spring vegetables – baby carrots, baby turnips, spring onions and rutabaga – were placed in the broth at different times. Here are some photos. Enjoy!
Eggs Benedict
Fresh Beet Salad
Buffalo Hump Roast and Fresh Garden Vegetables. Served with Acme Bakeshop Garlic Scapes and Rosemary Bread.
Skillet Apple Pie with Cinnamon Fresh Whipped Cream (Recipe – Skillet Apple Pie)
The dinner
Thanksgiving 2017
27 Monday Nov 2017
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And a good Thanksgiving it was! Marnie had us all down to Marsing, ID for dinner. Robin, Chris, Eric, Emmet, Marnie and me. Beautiful view across the Snake River to Lizard Butte. Sunny and warm. We ate on her back porch. Served dinner buffet style. Much easier.
Eric made some fresh venison summer sausage so we had cheese and sausage to start. And yes, there was a variety of wine and drinks for those who do not drink wine. Emmet made a wonderful Pecan Pie and Marnie made Port Poached Pears. Oh yum! Robin and I made the turkey and some trimmings, including Crockpot Mashed Potatoes, a wonderful and easy way to make mashed potatoes. Chris made the Dried Corn for the first time. Good job, Chris. If you want to see these photos enlarged, Left-Click them.
Lizard Butte from Marnie’s front porch.
Robin on the porch.
The turkey is brining. Here’s how to brine the turkey – How To Brine a Turkey
Robin’s Orange Cranberry. (The recipe is on this site. Don’t leave home without it.)
Marnie, Chris and Eric in the kitchen at Marnie’s house, including Lola waiting patiently!
In the kitchen.
Marnie and Eric making Wilted Lettuce Salad.
Chestnut Stuffing ready for the turkey.
Dilly Bread is ready. Robin’s Dilly Bread
Candied Orange Peel
Dinner is plated.
Emmets Pecan Pie. It was good.
Marnie’s Port Poached Pear with Mascapone
Two Good Meals We Made – Idaho Trout and Eggs Benedict
10 Friday Nov 2017
Posted in Asparagus, Atlantic Salmon, Bearnaise Sauce, Breakfast, Breakfast At The Captains Shack, Breakfast With Robin, Brunch, Brunch with Robin, Buy Idaho, Chicken, Classic Sauces, Cod, Comfort Food, Cooking Styles, Copper River Salmon, Crab, Eggs, Eggs Benedict, en Papillote, Food Photos, Halibut, Ham, heirloom vegetables, Herbs, Hollandaise Sauce, Homemade Sauce, Housemade Béarnaise, Housemade Hollandaise Sauce, Huffington Post, Idaho Beef, Idaho Chicken, Idaho Eggs, Idaho Greens, Idaho Pork, Idaho Trout, Idaho Vegetables, Local Markets, Made From Scratch, Mushrooms, Photos By: Bob Young, pork chops, Recipes, Recipes - Breakfast, Recipes - Dinner, Recipes - Sauces, Red Snapper, Salmon, What's For Dinner?
Ah yes. These were fun meals. Idaho Trout Papillote with Candy Heirloom Carrots and Mashed Potatoes. Served with a delicious 2006 Alves de Sousa Douro Estação (Portugal). From Wikipedia, an En papillote is –
En papillote (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ papijɔt]; French for “in parchment”), or al cartoccio in Italian, is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then baked. The parcel is typically made from folded parchment paper, but other material, such as a paper bag or aluminium foil, may be used. The parcel holds in moisture to steam the food. The pocket is created by overlapping circles of aluminum foil and parchment paper and then folding them tightly around the food to create a seal. A papillote should be opened at the table to allow people to smell the aroma when it opens.
The moisture may be from the food itself or from an added moisture source, such as water, wine, or stock. This method is most often used to cook fish or vegetables, but lamb and poultry can also be cooked en papillote. Choice of herbs, seasonings and spices depend on the particular recipe being prepared. The pouch should be sealed with careful folding.
We used Apple Brandy for moisture.
Idaho Trout en Papillote with Mashed Potatoes and Candy Carrots.
To serve the papillote, Melissa d’Arabian says,
To serve, cut open the packets and serve directly in the parchment on a plate or remove the fish to the plate using a spatula, being sure you don’t leave the juices behind.
A good recipe can be found here – by Melissa d’Arabian. If you want to add vegetables, you can use almost anything. zucchini, Bok choy, sliced carrots, sweet onion, green beans and mushrooms to name a few. You can also use chicken, beef, pork, salmon, red snapper or sea bass to name a few. Here are some recipes: Sesame Ginger Salmon, by Kelsey Nixon; Salmon and Vegetables, by Jessica Gavin; Chicken en Papillote; Chicken and Summer Vegetables; Pork en Papillote; Pork Papillote with Apples and Onions.
So there are a few recipes. Use your imagination. You can google “Type of en Papillote” and find many, many more. Be creative. Have fun. Serve with a good wine.
And for breakfast, Try a
Klondike Waffles Benedict with Turkey and Fresh Fruit.
and to start here are several different kinds of Eggs Benedict – 17 Twists on Eggs Benedict Recipes, Huffington Post; Here is an awesome twist 13 Eggs Benedict Recipes, Chowhound and Top Eggs Benedict Recipes, Fine Cooking.
To go with the benedict, you need Hollandaise Sauce or Béarnaise Sauce. Here is an easy Hollandaise Sauce from Allrecipes – Microwave Hollandaise Sauce. And here is an easy Foolproof Béarnaise Sauce Recipe.
OK. There you go. Head for the kitchen and have fun. And remember, a Béarnaise Sauce or a Hollandaise Sauce is great on asparagus. Just sayin’.
