Rudy’s For March

01 Monday Mar 2010

Posted by Bob and Robin in Food Trivia, Rudy's Twin Falls, Thought For The Day

And for March and from Rudy’s in Twin Falls, we have an additional piece of trivia. I love these!

March is –
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Flour Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Noodle Month
National Nutrition Month
National Peanut Month
National Sauce Month

This Week in the History of Food & Drink

March 1, 1989: A 75 year-long ban on beer was lifted this day in Iceland.
March 2, 1904: Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) was born. Writer and cartoonist. A few of his children’s books were ‘Green Eggs and Ham,’ ‘One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish,’ ‘Scrambled Eggs Super!’ and ‘The Butter Battle Book’
March 3: National Mulled Wine Day! Try our recipe above!
March 4: National Pound Cake Day
March 5, 1836: Charles Goodnight was born. He is said to have devised the first ‘chuck wagon’ from an Army wagon in the 1850s or 1860s, with various shelves and compartments for food, equipment, utensils, medical supplies, etc.
March 6: National Chocolate Cheesecake Day
March 7: National Crown Roast of Pork Day

I do hope you visit their website! Cheers!

Coffee Jingle!

29 Tuesday Dec 2009

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A little boy who was visiting His grandmother made her some coffee. When she went to take a sip she noticed a little toy soldier at the bottom of the cup. When she asked him about it He told her “it’s like the TV commercial grandma. The best part of waking up is soldiers in your cup”.

Christmas Dinner with Robin and Bob

19 Saturday Dec 2009

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Season’s Greetings To All!

So, I guess, whenever the Holiday Season rolls around, there must also be a special dinner. At our house, we do have a good time with these special affairs. All the way from the planning to the preparation, the serving and eating and, of course, the clean-up! So here is our menu. Do enjoy it! We will!

Robin and Bob Young’s
Christmas Dinner Menu
December 25, 2009
3:00 PM

Fresh Spinach Salad

Wine Marinated Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Puréed Root Vegetables

Dried Corn

Fresh Baked Challah
This is really a great Jewish bread. A little sweet, a lot good!

Flan with Raspberry and Grand Marnier

Complete Wine Selection To Accompany the Menu

So there you have it or, at least, the menu for the dinner. Cheers!

Maryland Deviled Crab

17 Thursday Dec 2009

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This is a recipe tht my Mother used to make. Coming from the East Coast, the only acceptable crab would have been Blue Crab. Give the recipe a try!

Maryland Deviled Crab

Author: Bob and Robin Young
Source: Elizabeth W Young
Web Page: http://www.rockinrs.com

Author Notes: This is from a recipe that my Mother had. I just found the 3×5 card she had it written on. Except for Step #4, this is exactly as she had the recipe written.

Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Oven Temperature: 425°F
Servings: 12

Ingredients:
1 lbs Crab meat
¼ c Butter
1 sm Onion, chopped
2 T Green Pepper
½ t Worcestershire Sauce
1 t Chives, chopped
dash Cayenne pepper
1 T Lemon juice
1/3 c Mayonnaise
1½ c White sauce (Béchamel)
2 Egg yolks
1 T Prepared mustard
½ c Bread crumbs, buttered

Directions:
1.) Melt butter in skillet. Add onion and green pepper. Cook.
2). Add remaining seasoning and white sauce.
3). Add crab meat. Beat egg yolks slightly. Add to crab meat mixture. Mix to combine.
4). Place the mixture into a casserole dish. Spread the mixture to fill the dish.
5). Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Spread over top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
6). Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

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This should really be good at your Holiday Gathering. Give it a try. Cheers!

Rudy’s – A Cooks Paradise

07 Monday Dec 2009

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Here we have some more information from Rudy’s – A Cooks Paradise in Twin Falls.

GET INVOLVED!
Give us your two-cents on a product you like!

If we pick YOUR idea as a “Rudy’s Pick”, you’ll get a 10% discount AND you and your pick will be featured in the newsletter!

Click to Send Susan YOUR idea for a favorite “Rudy’s Pick”

And too, let’s not forget the Food Trivia for the week!

This Week in the History of Food & Drink:

December 8, 1896: J.T. White was issued a patent for an improved lemon squeezer.
December 9, 1927: ‘Struttin’ With Some Barbecue’ was recorded by Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five.
December 10: National Lager Day
December 11, 1686: Prince Louis II de Condé, known as the Great Condé, died. He was a French general who loved to hunt and had a passion for rice. Several dishes have been named for him, including Consommé Condé and Creme Condé.
December 12, 1967: The movie ‘Guess who’s Coming to Dinner’ premiered.
December 13: National Cocoa Day
December 14, 1503: Nostradamus was born. He is best known as an astrologer. However, he also published a cookbook in French titled, An Excellent and Most Useful Little Work Essential to All Who Wish to Become Acquainted with Some Exquisite Recipes.

The White House Dinner Party

29 Sunday Nov 2009

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Here is what they had. How ’bout you?

Potato and Eggplant Salad
White House Arugula with Onion Seed Vinaigrette
2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Modus Operandi, Napa Valley, California

Red Lentil Soup with Fresh Cheese
2006 Riesling Brooks ³Ara² Willamette Valley, Oregon

Roasted Potato Dumplings with Tomato Chutney
Chick Peas and Okra
or

Green Curry Prawns
Caramelized Salsify with Smoked Collard Greens and Coconut Aged Basmati
2007 Grenache, Beckmen Vineyards, Santa Ynez, California

Pumpkin Pie Tart
Pear Tatin
Whipped Cream and Caramel Sauce
Sparkling Chardonnay, Thibaut Janisson Brut, Monticello, Virginia

Petits Fours and Coffee
Cashew Brittle
Pecan Pralines
Passion Fruit and Vanilla Gelees
Chocolate-Dipped Fruit

OK. So what’s in your bowl, to coin a phrase? Cheers!

Food Trivia For Thanksgiving Week

23 Monday Nov 2009

Posted by Bob and Robin in Celebrations, Food Trivia, Rudy's Twin Falls, Thought For The Day, Trivia

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It is great to get these food trivia articles from Rudy’s. Here is the latest one for Thanksgiving week. Enjoy!

This Week in the History of Food & Drink

November 23, 1921: President Harding signs the Willis Campell Act, which prohibits doctors from prescribing beer or liquor.

November 24, 1762: The first written record of the word ‘sandwich’. Edward Gibbons Journal, 11/24/1762: ‘I dined at the Cocoa Tree… Twenty or thirty of the first men in the kingdom…supping at little tables…upon a bit of cold meat, or a Sandwich.’- I’ll give a toast to Mr. Gibbons when I snack on a turkey sandwich this Friday.

November 25, 1884: John Mayenberg, of St. Louis, Missouri, patented evaporated milk.

November 26, 2009: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 27, 1924: The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It was originally called a Christmas Parade.

November 28, 1863: Thanksgiving was first celebrated as a regular American Holiday.

November 29: National Chocolate Day

Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

The Seasons – Eagle, ID

20 Friday Nov 2009

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OK. So I don’t normally do this, but I am looking at The Seasons in Eagle, ID. before I have even been there. It looks intriguing. I received this email from Rachel Hurn, “Bob I met you at Idaho Wine Merchant’s warehouse tasting. You really enjoyed our Corn Dip. We would love to have you come down to the bistro whenever you get a chance. Hope to see you soon.” Ah yes, I do remember that Corn Dip. It was awesome. I will have to make it a point to go to the Deli (939-6680 Seasons Deli and Catering, 1117 E. Winding Creek Ste. 150, Eagle, ID 83616) and try one of the sandwiches, which include:

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Roast Beef
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Cajun 2 Step
Roast beef, smoked turkey, swiss and pepperjack cheeses and a layer of ‘Creole’ mustard, toasted to perfection on a New Orleans French bread
$9.50

Cow in the Garden
Roast beef, boursin cheese, spinach, tomato and a creamy horseradish sauce on a whole wheat
$9.50

Godfather
Grilled roast beef, melted mozzarella, fried onions and aioli on a toasted garlic hero bun
$9.99

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Turkey & Chicken
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Barb’s SpecialSmoked turkey, cranberry sauce, mayo and lettuce on rye bread
$9.50

GobblerTurkey, avocado, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and swiss cheese with dijonaise dressing on whole wheat
$9.50

Muffuletta
A New Orleans tradition, oven roasted turkey, with provolone cheese smothered in a classic Italian olive mix on a sesame topped sourdough muffuletta bun
6.50 Quarter / $11.50 Half / $18.00 Whole

Slim Chick
Seasoned marinated chicken, topped with ranch dressing, roma tomatoes, lettuce and pepperjack cheese on a grilled whole wheat bun
$9.50

The White HenSeasons signature homemade chicken salad on a your choice of bread
$9.50
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Ham
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The Classic BLT
Three layers of apple smoked bacon, lettuce and tomatoes, all the usual stuff with a special Seasons Deli twist
$8.50

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Vegetarian
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Market BasketSwiss cheese, sprouts, avocado, tomato and lettuce, with dijonaise on wheat bread
$8.25

Petey’s SpecialFresh water mozzarella, sliced roma tomato, fresh pesto on a grilled ciabatta roll
$8.25

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Combo’s
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Seasons Club-triple deckerHoney ham, bacon, oven roasted turkey, lettuce, tomato, your choice of two cheeses and mayonnaise on an toasted wheat bread – bring your appetite!
$9.50

ReubenLayers of corned beef, pastrami or turkey topped with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and our secret Russian dressing on rye bread, one of our most popular!
$9.99
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This is not the complete sandwich menu, but a start. It just looks interesting to me, especially after having the Corn Dip and some sandwich samples at the Idaho Wine Merchant open house this past summer. Just some thoughts and a place to explore. Cheers!

What’s Behind the Menu?

07 Saturday Nov 2009

Posted by Bob and Robin in Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants, Thought For The Day

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In the blog blip on 4 November 2009 titled, Sweetwater’s Tropic Zone, there was a comment left by Michael Boss of Behind The Menu. He stated that he has done an interview with Sue Zimmerman, Owner, along with her husband Joe and Exec Chef of Sweetwater’s Tropic Zone. According to the introduction on his web site, Mr Boss states that,

Pull up a chair, and let’s talk about food. More specifically, let’s talk about the culinary scene of the Treasure Valley. And while we’re at it, let’s hear from the people who create that scene. We believe that locally owned culinary businesses are an essential part of the soul of a place. They offer more than food — they serve up big heaping helpings of regional identity. This site is dedicated to telling their stories. Through blogs, podcasts and social media, you’ll learn about the folks “behind the menu”. We hope you’ll enjoy hearing these stories…and that you’ll become a part of the conversation about our local culinary scene as well.

The interview with Chef Zimmerman is an excellent example of getting the “behind the menu” perspective and you should really listen to the interview and then go to the restaurant. For example, Chef Zimmerman was asked that if someone arrives at Sweetwater’s Tropic Zone for dinner, what would be her suggestion for dinner. Here are her suggestions:

Appetizer
Conch Fritters
Conch Salad

Main Course
(One of 3)
Curry Goat
Grilled Jerk Chicken
Curry Avocado Salad

Dessert
(One of 3)
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Torte (Flourless)
Flan

Really, there are two things you as a reader of this blog should do: (1) Go to the Behind The Menu web site and explore it, and (2) Visit Sweetwater’s Tropic Zone more than once! Now, we will have to start to pair some wines with these dishes. And by the way, I spent a year in India when I was a teen and we had goat probably 4 or 5 times a week. Then I lived in Giles County Tennessee in the 1960’s where goat was a staple in a little place called Aspen Hill. I was not impressed at either location with the goat. Point is, at Sweetwater’s Tropic Zone, the goat is Kid, not mutton. In India and Tennessee, the goat was not kid. It was mutton. Think of it as a matter of time. Young goat – kid – may be similar to young lamb – lamb – and not mutton!!! Here is my promise: I will try the Curry Goat and I will try to eliminate the epicurean baggage I carry about goat! I promise. And I will place my experience here on this blog. Cheers! That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it!