Just returned from a whirlwind week-long trip to where I grew up - the Hudson River Valley in New York in a small town called Poughquag. The biggest city in the area that people had actually heard of is Poughkeepsie. It's a city that is still in … [Continue reading]
Sometimes it’s the simple things
Posted on August 20, 2010 ·
Sometimes it's the simple things, or at least the simple things done really well, that make a meal. Like the bread and butter small plate at Savoy in SoHo, NYC. As they claim it: 'Evan's dairy farm butter and really good bread, Hudson Valley honey … [Continue reading]
Best mac n cheese in the West
Posted on July 24, 2010 ·
I am going to share a little secret. Like some anglers who share the location of their favorite fishing holes or dippers who share their secret hot springs spots - when I make an awesome foodie find I like to share the love. Best mac n cheese in … [Continue reading]
How to Braise your Grandpa | Cobweb | Boise Weekly
Posted on July 16, 2010 ·
How to Braise your Grandpa Posted by Randy King on Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 10:00 PM A few years back I was teaching at a culinary school. I … [Continue reading]
Discovering small town gems
Posted on July 2, 2010 ·
One of the best parts of road trips is the not planning. Finding the small town gems - like the best back alley bakery or locale's brewery. I use Yelp and UrbanSpoon and now Foodspotting along with recommendations from friends on Twitter and facebook … [Continue reading]
We need Idaho Foodspotters! #dailydistraction
Posted on June 30, 2010 ·
Thanks to Chad Biggs at the office for this linkJust learned about Foodspotting http://www.foodspotting.com/In a nutshell, sharing the dishes you love, not just the locales."Foodspotters earn recognition for sharing foods they love enabling … [Continue reading]
A Must Mangia – Basque Market’s Sheepherders Breakfast
Posted on June 27, 2010 ·
Maybe it was the post-party need for a great brunch, or the fabulous sun finally shining, or the general vibe that Boise is a fantastic place to call home. Or - it could have just been that the monthly Sheepherders Breakfast at the??Basque Market??is … [Continue reading]
Glorious garden day
Posted on June 7, 2010 ·
"Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil,getting dirty without feeling guilty,and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity."- Lindley KarstenThere's nothing quite like the feel of soil beneath your … [Continue reading]
Oh happy day! CHEESE glorious cheese!
Posted on May 8, 2010 ·
Made my first mozzarella braid tonight! Now that this cheese fiend has taken the first small (& pretty dang easy) step into cheesemaking I can say i'm hooked. Knowledge comes courtesy of the fantastic Ricki Carroll of the New England … [Continue reading]
Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Posted on May 5, 2010 ·
I've made these cookies twice now and they are my new favorite. I found the recipe from Cooking Light in an article called something like "Not All Fats are Bad." This recipe calls for minimal amount of butter compared to other recipes and there is … [Continue reading]