Food in Idaho
I’ve been called many things in my life – but my favorite thus far has to be the moniker courtesy the Boise Weekly – ‘all-around foodie.’
It was fun getting to share my foodie favs in their recent Restaurant + Bar Guide along with other mangia-fans in the Valley. (and to get my headshot next to Idaho’s best NY slice 
Thanks BW for pulling together this annual culinary bible.
http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/RestaurantGuide/Page
Weighing in at 10.5 pounds at birth could have been one indication.Or perhaps being born half-Italian, where eating and the art of mangia is an art form.Thanks to my dad for reminding me of my oft-messy foodie origins ;) … [Continue reading]
Been told by the friendly folk at A'Tavola (http://www.atavolaboise.com/) that this is the BEST sea salt.It's the magic ingredient that elevated some basic butter on bread that I tried here to something drool-worthy.Can't wait to give it a try.What … [Continue reading]
After tantalizing me with its sleek white lines and empty cases promising French pastry nom-ness for months, Janjou Patisserie is open! (www.janjou.com) I had to make a Saturday morning pilgrimage down to 17th & State (next to the Moxie) to sink … [Continue reading]
Can't wait to break this bad boy open and whip up some homemade Sriracha and Horchata (& Feta & graham crackers & cultured butter aaaaaand the list goes on) … [Continue reading]
Recently did a double-take as I drove home up Americana Boulevard and passed the former home of Reel Foods (the fish monger's over on Capitol in a sweet new location) under the Connector overpass and across from the skate park.What did my eyes spy in … [Continue reading]
I hope this is not a honeymoon kinda thing. That the focus on local will continue beyond opening.My hope as Whole Foods enters the Boise market is that it everyone steps up their game.As consumers, we become more aware of Idaho options and the local … [Continue reading]
Gotta love when the official food reviewers give a forks up to one of your new favorites.The Statesman's recent Dining Out writeup went off with the alliteration on the buzzworthy Bleubird - and it was not without reason.This. Place. Is. A. Gem.And … [Continue reading]
One of my favorite foodie experiences during my Argentine sojourn was the Puertas Cerradas - or 'Closed Door Dining.' Essentially, it's a hidden restaurant run out of someone's home. Less than a dozen diners gather in someone's living … [Continue reading]
Two weeks back from a 6-week trip of a lifetime in Argentina, and my stomach is still in recovery. From eating two large meals a day, from spending a minimum of two hours at lunch and three at dinner, from courses that were meals in themselves, from … [Continue reading]