Celebrating a bit of foodie glee tonight thumbing through my newest issue of Food&Wine - the bible-sized Holiday Recipes issue. As if that wasn't enough to make me giddy and salivate, it also includes a fantastic gastro-journey by Daniel Duane … [Continue reading]
My Enduring Queso Obsession
Posted on November 14, 2010 ·
I recently journeyed back to the Hill Country of Texas for work, and satisfied my 12+year craving for that cheesy-deliciousness known as queso with a foodie pilgrimage to one of my all-time favorite 24-hour pit stops - Austin's Magnolia Cafe.And then … [Continue reading]
Perfect Welcome to Fall Meal
Posted on November 10, 2010 ·
There are certain aromas - particularly from the kitchen - that always bring back memories and evoke seasons. I don't have it often, but chili does it for me every time. Nothing better to end a fall day than a cup of homemade chili (veggies from the … [Continue reading]
Six words I didn’t think I’d ever say…
Posted on November 7, 2010 ·
Damn, that blood sausage is good! Feeling like an adopted Basque tonight at the annual Mortzilla (blood sausage) and Bingo fundraiser at the Basque Center.Basque food (croquetas!!) & traditions - two more reasons why I love Boise. Sent from my … [Continue reading]
Foodie lesson of the night….
Posted on October 12, 2010 ·
....tripe and noodles look an awfully lot alike when simmering inside a delicious bowl of Pho. But they do not taste alike! This foodie lesson courtesy of Pho Tam on Orchard and Irving. I'll return - probably some weekend night when they are open … [Continue reading]
Holy Market Delicousness!!
Posted on October 2, 2010 ·
Capital City Market uber-find from Morning Owl Farms. Hot, delicious beignets made with farm fresh duck eggs!!!! Oh my god soooooo good!Sent from my iPhone … [Continue reading]
A Dixie cup spoon for my marrow, please!
Posted on October 1, 2010 ·
Awesome food and wine pairings at the Idaho Foodbank's Chef's Affaire Had to share this photo - gotta love the wooden paddle spoon - for the Snake River Farms Wagyu Black Strip around a Marrow-Morel Mousse Bone over Lentil Puddle with Morel dusted … [Continue reading]
When blue flame is involved….
Posted on September 18, 2010 ·
...how can a drink NOT be good! Got treated to a fantastic meal by our dear friends the Armstrongs. I'm always in awe of truly talented chefs who can make magic in their home kitchens. And the fact that flame was used twice just made the whole night … [Continue reading]
Trying out this domestic diva thing
Posted on September 17, 2010 ·
Canned peaches are done! Now onto using my latest kitchen gadget - The Apple Machine / It pares! It cores! It slices! - to whip these apples into sauce. All while serenaded by rumbling rough-housing corgi/schnauzer battles in the background.Thanks … [Continue reading]
Putting the family buds to good use
Posted on August 31, 2010 ·
This is about lavender buds, of course... just in case you were expecting something else!Just had a fantastic farm-side meal out at Janie Burns' Meadowlark Farm in Nampa. She is one inspiring voice for the local foods movement. I have … [Continue reading]