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Shrimp, Beets and Lamb

28 Friday Jan 2022

Posted by Bob and Robin in Asian Food, Boise Farmers Market, Boise Food Adventures, Boise Foodie Guild, Brocolli, Buy Idaho, Buy Local, Captain's Shack, Cooking Styles, Dinner At Marnies, Dinner For Robin, Food - Make Your Own Meals, Food Photos, Fruits, Ginger, Greens, Housemade Sauces, Idaho Lamb, Interesting Information, Lamb, Local Markets, Made From Scratch, Main Dish, Meadowlark Farms, Montmorency Sauce, Once & Future Wine, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Recipe by: Robin and Bob Young, Recipe By: Robin Young, Recipes, Recipes - Dinner, Seafood, Shrimp, Vegetables, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wines - California

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No. Not all at the same time, except for one dish which is a combination of two items. But first, let’s talk about lamb. Many people don’t like lamb and I can appreciate that. But I’m not so sure that folks are confusing lamb and mutton, which come from the same animal. Here are some differences from masterclass.com. Hope this helps. It’s mostly about time.

Mutton and lamb are two types of meat from sheep at different life cycle stages. Here are the main differences between the two types of red meat:

  1. Age: The key difference between mutton and lamb meats is the animal’s age. While mutton refers to the meat of an older animal (typically around three years old), lamb is the meat of a young animal (often around a year old).
  2. Flavor: Lamb is a younger animal, so the meat hasn’t had time to develop as much flavor—thus, it is milder with a faint, grassy flavor. Alternatively, mutton comes from an older sheep with more fat and muscles, giving it a strong, gamey flavor similar to goat, venison, or wild boar.
  3. Preparation: Due to its toughness, mutton tastes best when cooked slowly, which you can do using a slow cooker, slow-roaster, or meat smoker. In Kentucky, chefs sometimes use the mutton of older sheep for barbecuing. Lamb, however, is a tender cut of meat that benefits from a range of cooking methods, including roasting, grilling, and braising.
  4. Texture: Mutton comes from older sheep that have had more time to develop dense muscles and fat content, resulting in tough meat that can be dry or chewy. Conversely, lamb hasn’t had the time to develop much connective tissue, so the meat is often more tender and moist.
http://www.rockinrs.com/CS-Zin-Braised-Lamb-Chops.pdf

This is a wonderful dish which is fruity and a delicious way to prepare lamb chops. Especially thick cut ones.  We get our lamb from Meadowlark Farms in Nampa, ID. The beets – home grown -, Harvard Beets, is from a recipe that Robin came up with and they are wonderful. You can find her recipe at Robin’s Harvard Beets. This makes a wonderful dinner and is a great paring. Any good, jammy Zinfandel will pair well with the lamb. We used a Once & Future Zinfandel (Joel Peterson)

 

http://www.rockinrs.com/CS-Panko-Shrimp.pdf

Once again. A delicious Asian type Panko Sesame Shrimp with Broccoli. The photo shows broccolini. That’s all we had so we used it. I think broccoli florets, as the recipe calls for, would be much better. Broccolini tends to be a little “woody” and can be hard to eat. The original recipe called for ginger powder – I changed it to fresh grated ginger and also added some garlic cloves.

The next recipe I want to try is adapted from Rachael Ray, Kielbasa and Pierogi Tray Bake. Problem is, I am having a hard time locating frozen potato pierogis. She used red, yellow and orange peppers, but Robin can not “handle” those peppers, so I have changed it to Poblanos. She has no problem with Poblanos. I also will change the high hot pepper level to 4 drops of Sriracha, which should “tame” the dish, somewhat. We are not particularly fond of hot, spicy foods – Carolina Reapers, habanera or Thai Chilies – so we tend to go light on those hot spices. But you can adjust to your liking when I get the recipe complete.

Enjoy this post and the recipes. Good eating!

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Air Fryer Cooking Times, Re-Visited

24 Friday Jan 2020

Posted by Bob and Robin in air fryer resources, AirFryer, Interesting Information, What's For Dinner?

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I keep getting new and up-dated information for Air Fryer cooking times. Here are two more such information sheets that you can printout and post by your Air Fryer. Left-Click any of these graphics to see them enlarged.

And here is a PDF file for Air Fryer cooking times for frozen foods. Fork-To-Spoon-Freezing-Cooking-Times

And check this info out. 10 companies that control our food supply.

Fork To Spoon is a superb resource site that has many recipes for the Air fryer and Instant Pot, and a lot of resource information.

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Edible Flowers For Dinner?

01 Saturday Jun 2019

Posted by Bob and Robin in Cooking Safety, Cooking Styles, Edible Flowers, History of Food, Interesting Information, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, What's For Dinner?

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OK. Flowers on a plate make for great “eye candy”. Flowers in a salad can really spice it up. Like in these photos below. But a word of caution – Know what you are eating. Not everything on a plate is edible – although it should be: If it’s not edible, don’t put it on a plate! Ask if it is edible. If the kitchen or Wait Staff don’t know, it might be time to find another restaurant. Just use caution and be smart. Know your edible plants. Left-Click the photos to see enlarged.

Deviled Eggs with Pansy Decorations

Seafood Stir Fry with Flower Decoration

Edible Pansy in a Potato Salad

Buffalo Ribeye, Baked Onion and Potato Salad and Red Pansy

But, diner beware!

“Ten Rules of Edible Flowers
by Sherry Rindels, Department of Horticulture

The culinary use of flowers dates back thousands of years to the Chinese, Greek and Romans. Today there is a resurgence of interest in edible flowers. Are all flowers that aren’t poisonous edible? Definitely not. Listed below are a few simple rules to follow before sampling flowers.

Eat flowers only when you are positive they are edible. If uncertain, consult a good reference book on edible flowers prior to consumption.

Just because flowers are served with food does not mean they are edible. It’s easy and very attractive to use flowers for garnish on plates or for decoration, but avoid using non-edible flowers this way. Many people believe that anything on the plate can be eaten. They may not know if the flower is edible or not and may be afraid to ask.

If pesticides are necessary, use only those products labeled for use on edible crops.
Do not eat flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers. In many cases these flowers have been treated with pesticides not labeled for food crops.
Do not eat flowers picked from the side of the road. Once again, possible herbicide use eliminates these flowers as a possibility for use.
Remove pistils and stamens from flowers before eating. Eat only the flower petals for most flowers.

Different flavors occur in plants when grown in different locations because of soil types, fertilization, and culture. Environmental conditions play a big role as well. What has excellent flavor at one time may taste different at the end of the season or the next year.
Introduce flowers into your diet in small quantities one species at a time. Too much of a good thing may cause problems for your digestive system.
If you have allergies, introduce edible flowers gradually, as they may aggravate some allergies.
Enjoy the different flavors and colors that edible flowers add to many foods.

Collect flowers at the optimum time. Pick fully open flowers in the cool of the day. Flowers that are not fully open (unless buds are desired) or those starting to wilt should be avoided. Sample a flower or two for flavor before harvesting. Remove the pistils and stamens because the pollen can detract from the flavor of the flower as well as cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. After harvest, place long-stemmed flowers in water and then in a cool location. Short stemmed flowers should be placed between layers of damp paper toweling or in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Immediately before using, gently wash the flowers to remove dirt and check for insects. Before washing, test one flower for colorfastness. Some tend to discolor in water.

Only the petals of some flowers such as rose, tulip, yucca and lavender are edible. Separate the flower petals from the rest of the flower just prior to use to keep wilting to a minimum. Roses, dianthus, English daisies, and marigolds have a bitter white area at the base of the petal where it was attached to the flower. Break or cut off this portion before using.” [hortnews.extension.IAState.edu]
Here are some edible flower charts. Print them out if you wish.

Enjoy your dinner. Eat wisely!

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Air Fryer and Instant Pot Info

20 Wednesday Feb 2019

Posted by Bob and Robin in Captain's Shack, Instant Pot Resources, Interesting Information, What's For Dinner?

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It’s snowing outside. Wet. 5″ Deep. Cold. It’s better to be inside working on this blog.
I have had several requests/questions on how to convert a recipe from the stove/oven/frying process to an Air Fryer or Instant Pot. Air Fryer info can be a little hard to find, but it is there if you look. I recently received a book by Ben Mims, Air Fry Every Day, 2018 Clarkson Potter, New York ISBN 978-0-525-57609-9. A really good book and one you should add to your Kitchen Library.
“I’m a food writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer. I’ve formerly worked as the Test Kitchen Director at Lucky Peach magazine, Food Editor at Saveur magazine, a food editor at Food & Wine, and the pastry chef of Bar Agricole restaurant in San Francisco in 2013. I’ve authored three cookbooks: Air Fry Every Day: 75 Recipes to Fry, Roast, and Bake Using Your Air Fryer (Clarkson Potter, 2018), Coconut (Short Stacks Editions, 2017), and Sweet and Southern: Classic Desserts with a Twist (Rizzoli; 2014), in addition to recipe development for Tasty Ultimate: How To Cook Basically Anything (Clarkson Potter, 2018), Matcha: A Lifestyle Guide (Dovetail, 2017) and Munchies: Late-Night Meals from the World’s Best Chefs (Ten Speed Press, 2017). I’ve also written for the Wall Street Journal, GQ.com, Jarry, Lucky Peach, Epicurious.com, Rachael Ray Every Day, Real Simple, Southern Living, and Food52.com.” [Ben Mims Website].
OK. So how do I convert from stove top frying to the Air Fryer? Mr Mims suggests that in general, you should reduce the temperature by 25ºF and the cooking time by 25%. If you are using a packaged/frozen product, or a recipe that you have used for years and the directions say to cook at 425ºF for 25 minutes, cook in the Air Fryer at 400ºF for 18-20 minutes. “… Because the heat in the air fryer is more intense than a standard oven, reduce the suggested temperature by 25ºF to 50ºF and cut the time by roughly 20%. So, if a recipe calls for cooking in the oven at 425ºF for 60 minutes … instead you can air-fry the chicken at 400ºF for about 40 minutes.” [Meredith Laurence] Just remember to check your product at the lower cooking time to check for doneness. For instance, I cook bacon at 400ºF for 12 minutes. It comes out just the way we like it – crisp, but not burned – and it will burn! I always, especially when cooking bacon, line the drip pan with aluminium foil. Clean up is easy. Two other suggestions: (1) Do not over fill the basket. The product needs airflow, and (2) Some items need to be turned – chicken thighs for one. French Fries probably need only a shake. Experiment and have fun.

Now. The Instant Pot. This is really an All-Purpose appliance. Slow cook, pressure cook, sauté , make soup or yogurt. It’s amazing! Several things to remember [The PlateJoy Blog]-

  1. Always use some type of liquid. Water, sauces, etc. No wine until the final process. Like a slow cooker, recipes with a bit of liquid content will do best in the instant pot.
  2. Do not over fill! Instant pots hold a smaller amount than a typical stockpot or slow cooker, so you may need to adjust the proportions of ingredients when you’re adapting your recipe.
  3. Brown in the pot. Rather than using extra dishes, complete prep steps like browning meat or sautéing garlic and onions right in the instant pot on the sauté setting.
  4. Calculate cook time. As a general rule, meat recipes will require about a third of time a standard oven recipe takes. Pasta and grains will take about half the time.
  5. What to omit. Like slow cooking, diary should be added to your recipe at the end. A nice function of the instant pot is that you can remove the lid and continue to simmer without pressure once the pressure-cooking portion is done. This is a great time to add these more finicky ingredients and will round out the flavor of your dish beautifully…Wine and cooking alcohol may not break down as well as if they had hours to evaporate, so you might consider adding these in after browning meat or onions (but before adding the rest of your cooking liquid or ingredients), just to give the alcohol a bit of time to break down.

Just have fun with these appliances and experiment. Cheers!

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Your New Favorite Toy

08 Friday Feb 2019

Posted by Bob and Robin in AirFryer, AirFryer Recipes, Interesting Information, Recipes, What's For Dinner?

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This is the AirFryer we have. Under $100 online.

… Could Be and Air Fryer. The other day while waiting for our favorite Dental Hygienist of over 30 years, Nancy Huff, she presented me with an article in our local newspaper, the Idaho Statesman, called “Your new favorite toy could be an air fryer” by Jill Warren Lucas of the News & Observer, Raleigh, NC. The link to the article is Here, and well worth the time to read it. Great information and suggestions for the fryer to fill your needs. (The one pictured here is the one we have. A 5 quart capacity.)

The article suggests sizes to look at, cook books to get for your air fryer, Air Fry Everyday: 75 Recipes to Fry by Ben Mims and has some recipes to try, like Gooey “Spoon” Brownies or Caramelized Eggplant with Harissa Yogurt.

BEN MIMS is the former test kitchen director at Lucky Peach and food editor of Saveur, as well as an associate food editor at Food & Wine. He has developed recipes for, written for, and consulted for outlets such as Buzzfeed/Tasty, Food Network Magazine, Rachael Ray Every Day, Food52.com, Bake from Scratch, Epicurious.com, and Jarry, and for cookbooks by Vice/Munchies and Dovetail Press. He is also the author of Sweet & Southern: Classic Desserts with a Twist (Rizzoli, 2014) and Short Stacks: Coconut (Dovetail Press, 2017). He currently lives in Manhattan.

So if you’re looking to buy one, or you want some recipes for the one you already have or you just want a good resource, this article is for you. Have fun and cook much!

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Boise Foodie Blog Update

29 Tuesday Jan 2019

Posted by Bob and Robin in AirFryer, AirFryer Recipes, Boise Food Adventures, Captain's Shack, Hard To Find Recipes, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Recipes, Interesting Information, What's For Dinner?

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As Yul Brenner said, “As it has been written, so let it be done.” I asked if the readers of the Boise Foodie Blog would like to have the Air Fryer and Instant Pot recipes put on separate pages from the main recipe file. With over 100 responses, the answer was Yes. So, I have done just that. The main recipe file is located at Boise Foodie Blog Recipes. The AirFryer recipes are located at Boise Foodie Blog AirFryer Recipes and the Instant Pot recipes are located at Boise Foodie Blog Instant Pot Recipes.
I hope that this helps you to find some specialized recipes easier. And as a note, we have tried all of these recipes in their original form and only then have we modified the recipe to match our tastes.

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January Re-Cap

23 Wednesday Jan 2019

Posted by Bob and Robin in AirFryer, AirFryer Recipes, Cooking Styles, Interesting Information, What's For Dinner?

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It’s been comparatively warm. Little snow here in the valley. Snow looks good in the mountains. Oh yea! The blog! I have been asked many times this month for recipes for an Air Fryer. So I have started to add some to the recipe file located on the Foodie Blog page or by Clicking Here. I am going to do a monthly re-cap of the Air Fryer (AF) recipes and the Instant Pot (IP) recipes that get added to the file each month.
And another suggestion was to have these two forms of cooking on separate pages – one page for Instant Pot recipes only and one page for Air Fryer recipes only. What do you think? (Yes. I’m asking for your comments.) Hope this information helps. We have made all of these recipes and adapted them to “make them ours”.

January 2019 Air Fryer Recipe Summary –

This is the AirFryer we have. Under $100 online.

  1. Asian Chicken Thighs
  2. Asian Style Chicken Wings
  3. Carrots
  4. Crispy Chicken Thighs (Second Joints, for those in the Mid-Atlantic states.)
  5. Coconut Shrimp
  6. Meatloaf (Yes! Meatloaf and it is delicious!)
  7. Pork Chops with Steamed Cabbage
  8. Sesame Salmon
  9. Baja Fish Tacos

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AirFryer Information

07 Monday Jan 2019

Posted by Bob and Robin in AirFryer, AirFryer Recipes, Captain's Shack, Interesting Information, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, What's For Dinner?

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Actually, there is a lot of information “out there” about AirFryers. And, there are many different brands and models. Do your research and I do think you will be happy with your choice. But first, let me say this about that. (That sounds familiar!)

This handy appliance claims to mimic the results of deep-frying with nothing more than hot air and a tiny amount of oil. And it does in much less time and heat in the kitchen. The AirFryer is essentially and “beefed up” countertop convection oven. Its compact space facilitates even faster cooking. Rapid heated air circulation makes the food crisp, much like deep-frying. Cleanup is super easy too, and most units have a dishwasher safe basket. The units do a fantastic job cooking up anything that is meant to taste deep-fried when it comes from a conventional oven. So think frozen fries, breaded chicken or fish, and frozen onion rings. Liquid batters do not work well in the AirFryer. You also can’t make anything in large quantities, so if you’re feeding a family, be prepared to cook in batches.

How do they work? AirFryers use circulating hot air to cook food that would otherwise be submerged in oil. The AirFryer’s cooking chamber radiates heat from a heating element near the food, thus cooking it more efficiently. A fan is generally used to circulate hot air around the food. The opening at the top is used to take air in and there is an exhaust at the back that controls the temperature by releasing any undesired hot air. It is also used to counter any increases in internal pressure. The temperatures inside can go to 400°F depending on the model. For safety, it is essential to not put oil inside the air fryer or have flammable objects near the air fryer. Lightly spraying the food product with a light coating of oil is OK. Just don’t submerge the product in oil! In general, cooking times in the air fryer are reduced by 20-30% in comparison with traditional ovens. This varies per brand and the quantity of the food cooked in the air fryer. Recipes are generally available on the internet, or you can look at our recipe file as listed above, or Click Here. Here are some of the meals we have made. (Left-Click to see them enlarged)

Fish Tacos

Coconut Shrimp

Salmon

AF Pork Chops with sautéed Cabbage

Blow is a good cooking time reference and you can print it out and post near your AirFryer. Please note: Most proteins probably will have to be turned half-way through the cooking cycle and Don’t Crowd the basket. Bake in batches if necessary. Also, you might have some family or cultural recipes that use the metric system. If you need a conversion reference, use the one posted below and print it out if need be.

AirFryer cooking times.

Temperature and Weight Conversions

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Fake Tomatoes? Really!

11 Sunday Mar 2018

Posted by Bob and Robin in Bolognese Sauce, Captain's Shack, Cento San Marzano, Food, Homemade Sauce, Housemade Marinara, Housemade Sauces, Interesting Information, What's For Dinner?

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“Much like how Champagne can only be called champagne when grown in the Champagne region in France, San Marzano tomatoes must be grown in the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino region of Italy to be called such. When the tomatoes are canned, they are required to have a DOP emblem on the label to symbolize their authenticity.” [wideopeneats] Here is a link to the full article and it is an eye opener. An excellent read. San Marzano Tomatoes Fake.
From the Cento website, (Cento Tomato Products)

Cento is the only United States brand that owns its production facility in the Sarnese Nocerino area of Italy, literally in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. The rich volcanic soil, high water table and ideal Mediterranean microclimate all combine to make San Marzano tomatoes the premier choice for any recipe.

And why are the Cento San Marzano tomatoes so popular in many of the larger professional kitchens?

SAN MARZANO TOMATOES
San Marzano tomatoes are widely recognized by top chefs, foodies, Italian cooks and food aficionados as the gold standard for taste, but what makes them so special? San Marzano tomatoes get their name from the town where they were born, San Marzano sul Sarno, which is located in the Campania region of southern Italy. Characteristics of San Marzano tomatoes include a thicker tomato wall, less seeds and less acidity than other tomatoes, making them ideal for authentic Italian cuisine. San Marzano tomatoes thrive in the designated area of Italy because of the Mediterranean microclimate, high water table, and fertile volcanic soil. Truly authentic San Marzano tomatoes from Italy adhere to strict conditions and guidelines in terms of their growing, selection, and processing. Certified San Marzano tomatoes must be obtained from plants of the same ecotype, grown within a specific territory allowed in Italy, and contain characteristics that comply with standards set in Italy. [Cento]

Watch some of the Food Network Italian and Tuscan chefs, and you will see that they use Cento products. There is a reason and it is stated above. We always have some on our shelves.

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Robert Burns Night Coming Up!

08 Monday Jan 2018

Posted by Bob and Robin in Beef, Birthdays, Bobby Burns, Cooking Styles, Ethnic Foods, Food of Scotland, Haddock, Haggis, Hard To Find Recipes, Interesting Information, Lamb, Potatoes, Special Dinners, Special Events, Special Information, Turnips, What's For Dinner?

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The Bobby Burns Supper Night is coming up on the anniversary of his birthday on January 25. He was born on January 25, 1759. The supper night is celebration of his poetry and songs.
“Robert Burns was born on 25 January 1759 in the village of Alloway, two miles south of Ayr. His parents, Willian Burnes[s] and Agnes Broun, were tenant farmers but they ensured their son received a relatively good education and he began to read avidly. The works of Alexander Pope, Henry Mackenzie and Laurence Sterne fired Burns’s poetic impulse and relationships with the opposite sex provided his inspiration. Handsome Nell, for Nellie Kilpatrick, was his first song. [robertburns.org]”
According to Wikipedia,

Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), also known as Rabbie Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire, Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, although much of his writing is also in English and a light Scots dialect, accessible to an audience beyond Scotland. He also wrote in standard English, and in these writings his political or civil commentary is often at its bluntest.[robertburns.org]

He died July 25, 1796 at the age of 37. So why is he so famous?
“The Ploughman poet. Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect – The Kilmarnock Edition. The main reason Burns is so popular today is because of the themes and language of everyday life that he used. His poems were humorous and he used small subjects to express big ideas. [robertburns.org]
So, you say, what prose or poetry did he write that I might know? Try Auld Lang Syne But the poetry that I like best is,

A Red, Red Rose (1794)
O my Luve’s like a red, red rose,
That’s newly sprung in June:
O my Luve’s like the melodie,
That’s sweetly play’d in tune.

As fair art thou, my bonie lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
Till a’ the seas gang dry.

Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,
And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
While the sands o’ life shall run.

And fare-thee-weel, my only Luve!
And fare-thee-weel, a while!
And I will come again, my Luve,
Tho’ ’twere ten thousand mile!”

You can find a list and links to his works at Robert Burns Works.

OK. But what about the party? The dinner or supper?
“The annual celebratory tribute to the life, works and spirit of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns (1759-1796). Celebrated on, or about, the Bard’s birthday, January 25th, Burns Suppers range from stentoriously formal gatherings of esthetes and scholars to uproariously informal rave-ups of drunkards and louts. Most Burns Suppers fall in the middle of this range, and adhere, more or less, to some sort of time honoured form which includes the eating of a traditional Scottish meal, the drinking of Scotch whisky, and the recitation of works by, about, and in the spirit of the Bard.

Every Burns Supper has its own special form and flavour, though there are probably more similarities than differences among these gastro-literary affairs. Individual tastes and talents will determine the character of your Burns Supper. Some celebrants may contribute the composition of original songs or poems; some may excel at giving toasts or reciting verse; while others may be captivating storytellers. A particular group of celebrants will, over time, develop a unique group character which will distinguish their Burns Supper celebration from every other.” [robertburns.org]
Let’s start here –

A Bottle And Friend (1787)
There’s nane that’s blest of human kind,
But the cheerful and the gay, man,
Fal, la, la, &c.

Here’s a bottle and an honest friend!
What wad ye wish for mair, man?
Wha kens, before his life may end,
What his share may be o’ care, man?

Then catch the moments as they fly,
And use them as ye ought, man:
Believe me, happiness is shy,
And comes not aye when sought, man.
__________
from Burns Night: My Supper With Rabbie

Is there that o’re his French ragout,
Or olio that wad staw a sow,
Or fricassee wad mak her spew
Wi’ perfect sconner,
Looks down wi’ sneering, scronful’ view
On sic a dinner? [robertburns.org]

Here is one recipe for the traditional supper.

BRIDIES

Pastry
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter
1/3 c. shortening
5-6 T. ice water

Meat Filling
1 and 1/2 lean steak (flank or round)
4 tsp. butter (or suet)
1 onion- finely diced
1 carrot- finely diced
salt and pepper

1. Sauté vegetables in the butter until soft
2. Slice meat into very long thin slices, on the diagonal. Cut into pieces 1 inch long. Mix with sautéed veggies. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Roll out pastry and cut into 4″-5″ circles. Arrange meat on top, brush edges with egg wash, fold over and crimp together. Slit a hole in each pie. Egg wash tops if desired. Bake 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Makes 10-12 small pies.

For the rest of the Bobby Burns Supper Menu, including Cullen Skink (haddock), Bridies (recipe above), The (Bagless) Haggis and Neeps and Tatties (turnips and potatoes), follow this like – Burns Supper Recipes [robertburns.org].

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Rule of 25%. Reduce oven/frying temperature by 25% and time by 25%.

Fork To Spoon – Air Fryer and Instant Pot Recipes

Great resource for AF and IP information and recipes.

AirBnB Buhl, Idaho

Welcome to Mary Anne’s place, a historic cottage in the heart of Kelley’s Canyon Orchard. Just 20 minutes from Twin Falls, unwind in this quiet retreat by enjoying the pleasant sound of a nearby creek and views that look out into the orchard. 4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1 bath, Wifi · Free parking · Kitchen, Entire House! 1903 River Rd, Filer, Idaho 83328

Snake River AVA (Idaho Wine Districts) Happenings

Follow what is happening in the Idaho wine districts, Snake River AVA, Eagle Foothills AVA and the Lewis and Clark AVA. Events, tastings, dinners and other exciting happenings. Look for BNB's at a winery.

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Buy Local!

If you are not from Idaho, think about Buying Local in Your area! As for us, we have lived in Idaho since 1982. We Buy Idaho wherever possible.

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And it does ... Just Make Sense! Regardless of where you are from.

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Think Local!! Idaho Products.

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The New Boise Farmers Market

Summer and Winter - 1500 Shoreline Dr, Boise (Americana and Shoreline)

Idaho Farmers Markets

A listing of statewide Farmer's Markets with contacts.

Find Your Local Farmers Market

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Acme Baked Shop, Boise

Available at the Boise COOP. Some of the best bread in Boise and all local!! They make the bread for the 10 Barrel Brew Pub, Angell's Bar and Grill, Salt Tears, all here in Boise. Awesome rye bread that actually tastes like rye bread. And the baguettes .... Wonderful. (208) 284-5588 or runsvold2000@gmail.com

Brown’s Buffalo Ranch

Give them a call or EMail for awesome buffalo meat.

Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef (formerly Homestead Natural Beef)

Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef, with Bob and Jessica Howard of Howard Ranch in Hammett. The company will only sell whole animals to the Boise Co-op and Whole Foods stores in Boise and Utah. They will also be at the Boise Farmers Market.

Falls Brand Pork roducts

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Kelley’s Canyon Orchard

1903 River Rd, Filer, ID 83328 Hours: 10am - 6pm, Phone: (208) 543-5330

Malheur River Meats

Matthews Idaho Honey

Matthews All-Natural Meats

Meadowlark Farms

All natural Eggs, Lamb and Chicken

Purple Sage Farms

Reel Foods Fish Market

1118 Vista Avenue, Boise, ID 83705 (208) 713-8850 Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm, Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: Gone Fishin’

Standard Restaurant Supply

Plenty of items for the home, too. Check them out. 6910 Fairview, Boise 83704 (208) 333-9577

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Some Awesome Recipe and Spice Sources. Culturally diverse.

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Crockpot Recipes

Many good recipes here.

A Taste of France

A collection of French recipes

Basque Recipes

Best Ever Recipes of Mexico

Malaysian Recipes

Awesome Malaysian recipes.

Memorie di Angelina Italian Recipes

My Best German Recipes Web Site

Regional and Oktober Fest Recipes

There are a lot of recipes here.

Sauer Kraut Recipes

Recipes By Robin and Bob

Recipes that we have collected and created throughout the years.

Recipes of Elizabeth W. Young, Bob’s Mother

These are the recipes that my Mother collected over 85 or so years. The photo of my Mother was one of the last I have of her. It was taken in July, 1987.

Recipes From The Mediterranean Area

Soup and Chowder Recipes

Recipes from "My Recipes"

Deep South Dish Recipes

The Recipes of Greece

Tasty Mexican Recipes

The Shiksa In The Kitchen

Great Jewish recipes!

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Some Great Boise Restaurants.

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Asiago’s – Italian

Bella Aquila, Eagle, ID

775 S Rivershore Ln., Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 938-1900

Bar Gernika – Basque Pub and Eatery

202 S Capitol Blvd, Boise (208) 344-2175 (Checked)

Chef Larry’s Cafe, Titusville, FL

1111 South Washington Street, Titusville, Florida

Capitol Cellars

Awesome food and wine!

Cottonwood Grille

913 W River St., Boise (208) 333.9800 cg@cottonwoodgrille.com

Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant

482 Main St., Kuna (208) 922-5169 New name. Was El Gallo Giro. Same owners and kitchen. The Best Mexican restaurant in the Boise/Kuna area, bar none!

Flying Pie Pizzaria

Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro

108 S Capitol Blvd., Boise (208) 345-4100

Goldy’s Corner Cafe

625 W Main St., Boise (208) 433-3934

Guanabanas – Island Restaurant and Bar

960 N Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL

Janjou Pâtisserie

Janjou Pâtisserie, 1754 W State St., Boise, Idaho 83702 (208) 297.5853

Mai Thai Asian Cuisine

750 West Idaho Street Boise, ID 83702 (208) 344-8424

Mazzah Grill – Mediterranean and Greek Cuisine

1772 W State St., Boise (208) 333-2566

Richards Inn by Chef Richard Langston

Formerly - Vincino's. New location at 500 S Capitol Blvd., Boise (208) 472-1463. Reservations are highly suggested.

Sakana Japanese Sushi Bar

7107 W State Street, Garden City. (208) 853-4993 and they are open Mon – Thursday: 11:00am – 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday: 11am – 11pm, Sunday: 12 noon – 9pm

The Orchard House

14949 Sunnyslope Rd., Caldwell (208) 459-8200

The Ravenous Pig

1234 N. Orange Ave. Winter Park, FL

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Think Local!! Boise Breweries, Brew Pubs and Wine Bars.
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10 Barrel Brewery Boise

830 W Bannock St., Boise (208) 344-5870

Cloud 9 Brewery and Pub

Opening Fall 2013 in the Albertson's Shopping Center, 18th and State in the old Maxi Java

Edge Brewing Company

525 N Steelhead Way, Boise, ID 83704 (208) 323-1116

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