Truffle Butter Sauteed Pheasant and Chukar

06 Sunday Jan 2013

Posted by Bob and Robin in Buy Idaho, Captain's Shack, Idaho Wild Game, Local Harvests, Main Dish, Party Time, Photos By: Bob Young, Salads, Special Dinners, Things To Do, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wine Dinners

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Another delightful dinner. A change from the “Old Peoples” Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Peas Sunday fare. This was awesome!

Cream of Idaho Potato and Leek Soup
Truffle Butter Sauteed Idaho Wild Chukar and Pheasant
with
mustard cream sauce
Mashed Garlic Carrots and Potatoes
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
with
kumquat dressing
2010 Castle Rock Winery Mendocino Pinot Noir
2010 Castle Rock Winery Sonoma Pinot Noir
2010 Castle Rock Winery Monterey Pinot Noir

Cream of Idaho Potato and Leek Soup

Truffle Butter Sauteed Idaho Wild Chukar and Pheasant
with
mustard cream sauce
Mashed Garlic Carrots and Potatoes
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
with
kumquat dressing

January At “The Buzz”

04 Friday Jan 2013

Posted by Bob and Robin in Bistro, Boise, Food, Friends, Main Dish, Party Time, Photos By: Bob Young, Special Dinners, Special Events, Things To Do, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wine Dinners

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Yes, it’s that time again. The start of a New Year. And the events at The Buzz in Boise are off to a fantastic start. Here are the latest words from Cristi! Hope to see you at these events! Cheers!

Events at the Buzz
January 2013

We, at Buzz, hope that everyone had a safe and fun filled holiday season. We look forward to getting together with all of you in the new year. Some fun events planned to kick off 2013 in style. Music on January 4 is Tomorrow Never Knows, Wine Club Jan 8 and 9, and Blaze and Kelly January 11. Carter Freeman will be joining us January 18 and we will Celebrate our 6th Anniversary that night. Saturday nights will be game nights at the Buzz with a new game featured every week (always a big choice of games to play), bring some friends down enjoy wine tasting and learn a new game. Bountiful Baskets starts again on January 12 (orders to be placed on the 7th and 8th), and Grab Your Groceries is now open for business.

Don’t forget we have a large selection of catering ideas for any size gathering drop us a line or an email and lets talk about how we can help take the stress out of entertaining for you.

Hope to see everyone soon.
Sincerely,
Cristi and Tommy Takeda
Buzz Coffee and Wine

Wine Club
As many of you know, we do not just send you a shipment of two bottles of wine which you know nothing about. We all get together on the Second Tuesday or Wednesday of the month at 6:30, and learn about the wine and food. This is a dinner and wine tasting, with an educational component with all the wines being on sale after dinner. The cost is only $15.00 per person and Reservations Are Required. It is a plated meal so please let us know of dietary issues when placing reservations. This year we are going to focus on the wine regions of the world. Starting with Argentina. Reservations can be made at buzzwine@cableone.net or (208) 344-4321.

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Thank you for your continued support of the years and we look forward to an exciting and event filled 2013.

Buzz Coffee and Wine
2999 N Lakeharbor Lane
Boise, Idaho 83703

Happy 2013 Everyone!

01 Tuesday Jan 2013

Posted by Bob and Robin in Appetizers, Captain's Shack, Celebrations, Crab, Crockpot, Finger Foods, German Recipes, Holiday Gatherings, Holiday Menu, Main Dish, Party Time, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Sauerkraut, Seafood, Shell Fish, Shrimp, Special Dinners, Special Events, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food

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We do hope that everyone has a great 2013! And that you also had an exciting New Years Eve party. Robin and I did. Very quiet. But very delicious. Started out, somewhat, with this Red Cabbage and Sausage over a Baked Potato. It was yummy. Then we went to more of a party mode with the finger foods we made pictured below. Left-Click the photos to seed enlarged. Enjoy!!

A table full of Finger Foods.
Various Crackers and Chips
Steamed Shrimp
Crab Dip
Various Byrd Cookie Company Delights
Fresh Grapes
Shrimp Sauce
Stella Artois Goblets
Moscato d’Asti

A plateful of Yum!

Crockpot Sausage and Cabbage

29 Saturday Dec 2012

Posted by Bob and Robin in Brats, Captain's Shack, Comfort Food, Crockpot, Ethnic Foods, German Recipes, Main Dish, Photos By: Bob Young, Recipe By: Robin Young, Sauerkraut, Sausage, Things To Do, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food

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cabernet sauvignon, dinner, fennel seeds, food, red cabbage

It’s snowing outside. Started this afternoon. And Robin said she wanted to make Sausage and Cabbage in the crockpot. This was scrumptious!! We used 1/2 head of red cabbage large chopped, 6 Falls Brand Smoked Sausages, 1 cup of a good white wine like a chardonnay or pinot gris, 1 onion large chopped, 3/4 cup of a flavorful sauerkraut (we used what we made), 1 can of whole beets and 1 T Fennel seeds. Place all in the crockpot, except for the beets, and cook for 4 hours on high. At 3 1/2 hours, add the drained beets. Serve with a 2009 Bedrock Winery Cabernet Sauvignon and you have an awesome. Dinner. Cheers!

Christmas 2012: Food, Wine and Family!

26 Wednesday Dec 2012

Posted by Bob and Robin in Breakfast, Buddy, Captain's Shack, Celebrations, Christmas, Cod, Comfort Food, Dried Corn, Food, Food Prep, Holiday Gatherings, Holiday Menu, Lamb, Main Dish, Party Time, Photos, Photos By: Robin Young, Recipes, Salad, Salads, Seafood, Side Dishes, Sole, Soup, Special Dinners, Special Events, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wine and Food Festivals

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Oh, my! What a great two day Christmas celebration!! Great food! Great wines! Great family! I just love it when the extended family – at least the Idaho portion – all get together and have a good meal together. Thank- You Mac and Marnie for the Christmas dinner. And Thank-You everyone for all of the great gifts! And Mac, for making the Italian Wine Cork Retriever!!! And Buddy got his Piglet! I think he thinks he is being replaced. Not a chance!! (Left-Click any of these photos for a larger view.)
But let’s start with Christmas Eve food. Robin and I spent a nice quiet evening at home. To start with, we made a salad of Caprese Scallop Stacks and then for the entree we made Cod with Tomato Cream Sauce. I used both Cod and Sole in this recipe. These were really delicious. The photos are posted below.

Caprese Scallop Stacks

Cod with Tomato Cream Sauce

Then for Christmas morning – I remember my Mom running downtown in Newark, DE., to Bing’s Bakery and picking up a Christmas Morning Pastry Wreath – Robin made these wonderful cheese Danishes. I was still asleep when I smelled this wonderful aroma, drifting through the house. It was these pastries. Yum-O!

Cream Cheese Danish with Wild Idaho Huckleberry Jam and Sliced Pear

Then in the afternoon, we packed up the car and went to Marnie and Macs for an awesome dinner. And a yummy dinner it was. Marnie made a root vegetable, slightly curried, creamy soup that was delicious. We want the recipe, Marn. (Sorry I didn’t get a photo of it.) And Mac did a great job with the lamb. But look at what they made.

Green Bean Casserole
Roasted Lamb with Mint Jelly
Roasted Potatoes
Dried Corn with Poblano Peppers

And for dessert –

Noel Log

And to go with the dinner and the chocolate dessert, some wines we pulled. Enlarge the photos and read the labels. Especially the vintages. These were awesome!

Then we all gathered around the beautiful Christmas tree that Marnie and Mac had decorated.

Madison and Chris

Madison, Coco and Sophia

Maggie and Sophia

Mac and Ray

So there was our fantastic Christmas! And like I said before: Great Food! Great Wine! Great Family! Who could ever ask for anything more? Not me.

11 Dec 2012 – Buzz Wine Dinner

12 Wednesday Dec 2012

Posted by Bob and Robin in Holiday Gatherings, Main Dish, Party Time, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Restaurants, Special Dinners, Special Events, Things To Do, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wine Dinners

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December 11th found us at another fabulous Wine Dinner at The Buzz here in Boise. I think I enjoyed this monthly dinner as much as any that I have been to here at The Buzz. It was fantastic!
The crowd enjoyed themselves throughout the evening and really enjoyed the information that Cristi presented about Christmas around the world and some of the different customs associated with Christmas. For instance, did you know that the iconic image of Santa flying in a sleigh was created by the author Washington Irving in 1819 where he described St Nicholas soared across the sky in a dream?
Here are some photos of the evening and the wines that we had. Again, all are scored on the [20] point system. Enjoy and Cheers! Left-Click any of these photos to see view a larger photo.

Weisswurst
2011 Willamette Pinot Gris
13.0% alc, went very well with the spiciness of the sausage [17] $17.00

Tortellini Soup 2011 Zonin Montepulciano 12.5% alc, great with the tortellini [17] $17.00

Tortellini Soup
2011 Zonin Montepulciano
12.5% alc, great with the tortellini [17] $12.00

Pear and Pomegranate Salad (Awesome salad!!)
2010 Koenig Viognier
14.2% alc, loved this combination [19] $18.00

Honey Butter Ham
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Carrot Casserole
2009 Bastie Cotes du Rhone
13.5% alc, great paring with the entrée. [18] $12.00

Bûche de Noël
Gingerbread
2011 Plunger Head Zinfandel
14.5% alc. this was really great with the chocolates. [18] $22.00

That awesome salad had a dressing on it that was a great blend of Pomegranate Juice, Honey, Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. I’m going to make that again!
The wines that we had as “Cristie’s Choice” were a 2011 Layer Cake Chardonnay that rates an [18] and for $14.00, it was well worth it. The other one that we had was a 2010 Layer Cake Primativo. This one rated a [17] and again, for $18.00 it was well worth it. So all together we had 7 wines and a full 5 course dinner. And all of this for $15.00 per person. Such a deal!!

The “Buzz” December Events

06 Thursday Dec 2012

Posted by Bob and Robin in Christmas, Food, Main Dish, Party Time, Restaurants, Special Dinners, Special Events, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food

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Ah yes! It is time again for the Buzz information for December, and it looks like a busy and full month for them. Let me remind you that no where in Boise, or any other place I suspect, will you find “… such a deal” when it comes to a great wine dinner for $15.00 per plate. A full five course plated meal and 6 or so wines. But, you do need reservations! The events sell out quickly. Stop by and see them for a reservation at 2999 N Lake Harbor Ln in Boise or call them at (208) 344-4321. Here is the information from Cristi! See you there!

We hope that the holiday season is finding everyone in top shape. We have a lot of fun things on the agenda for the month. December 11 and 12 will be our monthly wine dinners, they begin at 6:30 and cost $15 a person, reservations are required, we will be focusing on traditional Christmas foods from around the world and will be discussing the health benefits of food and wine. Great night out with friends during this busy season so make reservations and join us, (208) 344-4321 or email them at BuzzWine@cableone.net.

Music continues with wine tasting on the weekends, music schedule is Dec 7 Thunder Mountain , Dec 8 Todd Palmer, Dec 14 John Cazan, Dec 15 Johnny Shoes, Dec 21 Pat Foulkner, Dec 22 Wayne White, and Dec 28 Gayle Chapman. Music begins at 7 each night, no reservations needed so feel free to stop on by and enjoy some fantastically gifted musicians and fun wines, remember there is always a dinner special on the menu for music nights with dessert specials as well.

December 15 from 3-7 we will be hosting another sit, sip, and shop outing. Great gift ideas, special riedel wine glass sale this afternoon as well. No reservations needed just come on in and pick your last minute gifts. Buzz is also delivering Christmas baskets on Christmas Eve come by and see them displayed and place your orders for Christmas Eve delivery in Ada and Canyon County.

December 21 we will be celebrating the end of the Mayan calendar with fun wines and fun apocalyptic foods. Should be a fun night out again no reservations required.

December 24 from 7-9 we will be hosting our annual Christmas Eve treat party, show up with a tray of goodies and mix and match and take a tray of Christmas treats home with you. We hope to have some live Christmas music for you and your family to enjoy and will be serving gleuwine for the adults and hot chocolate for the kids. Games will be out and visiting will be encouraged.

Don’t forget if you need any special holiday wines we can order and or suggest anything for your gift needs.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good end of the year.,
Sincerely,

Cristi and Tom Takeda
Buzz Coffee and Wine

Our Thanksgiving 2012

23 Friday Nov 2012

Posted by Bob and Robin in Bread, Celebrations, Dried Corn, Main Dish, Photos By: Bob Young, Special Dinners, Thanksgiving, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food

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Such a great dinner. It was great to have all of the family and extended family join us for the Thanksgiving dinner. Marnie, Mac, Sophia, Chris, Madison, Tessa and Maggie. These are the folks that made this day so great. Thank you all for joining us and for the salads, pie, deviled eggs, bread, potatoes and oyster stuffing. We did not go hungry. Enjoy this slideshow of the dinner. Cheers! The photo here are the place settings that Robin made.

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Even Buddy had his Turkey Dinner last night – small portion! And then he could not stay awake. He couldn’t even wag his tail. He was so funny. Hope everyone had as great a Thanksgiving as we did. Cheers!! Now for Christmas.

Entertaining at The Buzz In Boise

14 Wednesday Nov 2012

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Such a great dinner at The Buzz for the November Wine Club Dinner. Cristi did an awesome job in presenting wines that went along with the theme of The Art of Entertaining. Here are some photos from last night and the wines that we had. Really a super dinner and wine selection. Be sure to look at the photos full screen and grab a fork. Enjoy! We did. See you at the next event. Use the link above and call The Buzz for reservations. The best $15.00 you’ll ever spend!

BLT Slaw
Simple Stromboli
2010 Franco Serra
13.0% alc. superfine wine with these dishes, went best with the slaw [19]
This was a great opening dish and wine. Great choices!

Beef and Barley Stew
2011 Les Trois Couronnes Cotes du Rhone
14.0% alc another good pairing of wine and food. [19]

Chicken Wellington
Cranberry Cabbage (delicious!)
Broccoli (Yum-O!)
2010 Meadowcroft Chardonnay
14.5% alc. In my opinion – the best wine of the evening. It went so very well with everything on the plate. [19]

Chocolate Walnut Bread Pudding
Honeybun Cake
NV Renwood Port
I did not particularly like this port as well as some otheres I have had [17]
NV Almond Sparkling Wine of Veuve du Vernay
awesome with tyhese desserts. Loved it! [19]

One of the wines we had tonight.

Another wine we had.

Stu Smith, Smith-Madrone Winery, Visits Boise

07 Wednesday Nov 2012

Posted by Bob and Robin in Cottonwood Grille, Main Dish, Party Time, Photos By: Bob Young, Restaurants, Special Dinners, Special Events, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wine Dinners

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On November 6, Stu Smith from Smith-Madrone Winery and Vineyards, visited Boise and we were honored to go to dinner with him at the Cottonwood Grille. From the Smith-Madrone website, there is a link Here, we read that “Brothers Stuart and Charles Smith are the vineyard managers and winemakers of Smith-Madrone Winery. Their family lineage includes the Fetherolf family, German farmers from the Palatinate region, who came to America on the Good Ship Thistle in 1730 … He is an active member of the G.O.N.A.D.S. (the Gastronomical Order for Nonsensical and Dissipatory Society), founded in the early 1980s by a group of Napa vintners who meet for lively monthly lunches, chronicled in James Conaway’s books Napa: An American Eden and Napa: The Far Side of Eden … He enjoys barbecuing for guests at the winery; favorites are the (Smith-Madrone) Cabernet-marinated butterflied barbecued lamb and (Smith-Madrone) Cabernet Risotto (made on a camp stove as people gather around).” Here are some photos from the evening. Enjoy! We did. Be sure to Left-Click the photos to see enlarged. The photo here is the hearth at the Cottonwood Grille. Cheers!

Stu Smith and Robin

Cristi Takeda from The Buzz in Boise, joined us for dinner and a lively discussion. Thank-You, Cristi for being there.

Also joining us for the special event, were Peggy and Eric Behrens. Peggy helps out at The Buzz at their Monthly Wine Dinners. Glad you and Eric could make it, Peggy.

Stu was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the 2006 Fraser Vineyards (ID) Cabernet Sauvignon. We pulled these three from our cellar to have a comparison tasting with the Smith-Madrone 2010 Cab. All of these wines were awesome.

Stu brought with him the 2011 Smith-Madrone Riesling and the 2012 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon. These were two excellent wines. Thank-You for sharing, Stu.

For appetizers, we each selected an appetizer we wanted and then shared it with the wines. Here is a cheese plate, CG Cheese Plate. An assortment of cheeses served with crostini, fruit, candied walnuts and crackers

And Crab Cakes, Fresh Pacific crab mixed with shallots and Pernod, cooked
crisp and served with lemon beurre blanc. We also had Croquetas, Traditional Basque fritters made with creamed béchamel and served with rumescu sauce

One of us had this Tomahawk Chop. Yum!

We also had North American Elk, Premium elk loin, sautéed, sliced and served with a green peppercorn sauce; Northwest Premium Buffalo, Fresh buffalo sirloin sautéed, sliced, and served with a rich Cabernet Sauce. It was over cooked. Lemon Roasted Chicken, All natural chicken roasted with rosemary and lemon pepper, served with a lemon scallion cream sauce. Different soups were also on out table. Overall, a good dinner, with few exceptions, and some terrific wines. Oh, almost forgot to mention. We opened the evening with a 2010 Pend d’Oreille Chardonnay from the Vickers Vineyard at Sunny Slope.