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A blog founded by a group of Foodies from Boise, Idaho, who just love to cook and try new foods. An archive of recipes is also on the blog.
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Aug 17
So yesterday we had seafood - cod to be exact. So on Meatless Monday - or Red-Meatless Monday - what to have. So, we're going to have chicken breasts. But not the same 'ole mundane bird that is prevalent on most plates. Let's spice it up. Dried mushr (read full article)
Chicken, Main Dish, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Recipe Submitted By: Bob and Robin Young, What's for Dinner?
Aug 16
Just think, in 2½ weeks and we in the US will be celebrating Labor Day! Then Halloween and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years! Don't blink 'cause you'll miss them! Here are five suggestions for appetizers for the parties you will be having or wil (read full article)
Celebrations, Recipe Submitted By: Bob and Robin Young, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?, Wine and Food
Aug 16
Actually, this Poached Cod (right side of plate)is pretty easy to do. The liquid to poach the fish is mango juice - we used Mango Snapple. Near the end of the poach, 4 minutes on each side - I cut up some mango slices and put it into the poaching sol (read full article)
Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Seafood, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?
Aug 14
Robin had to go back into St Luke's Hospital today for an out patient procedure. (She is fine!) But she has been on a clear liquid diet since Wednesday. She is hungry! So, she said she wanted to go to Shige. And that we did! Such a treat! Out of 5-St (read full article)
Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants, Things To Do, Thought For The Day, What's for Dinner?
Aug 12
I have been asked to post the recipes for the Grilled Leg of Lamb in Mustard Sauce and the Nasturtium Blossom Vinaigrette. So here they are. Do enjoy and let us know how you liked them. Cheers!Grilled Leg of Lamb in Stone Ground Mustard Sauce The rec (read full article)
food, Food Prep, Lamb, Photos By: Bob Young, Recipe Submitted By: Bob and Robin Young, salad, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?
Aug 12
11 August 2010 - Another wonderful Wine Dinner at the Buzz! Tonight we had Petite Sirah and Chardonnay. All of the wines were within the $10.00 to $15.00 range and most being $10.00. My scores were consistently pretty high. The scores are in (20) wit (read full article)
Party Time, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, The Buzz, What's for Dinner?
Aug 11
The other day while I was looking for the Mole Recipes that are listed below,I came across this recipe for Bolillos, Mexican rolls. One of the recipes, has bolillos (the double "ll" is pronounced like a "y") mentioned. I had no idea what they were, (read full article)
bread, food, Recipe Submitted By: Bob Young, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?
Aug 11
Once again, Robin and I were treated to a delightful evening out - Dutch Treat, of course. This time to hear the Alder St. All-Stars and The Harmed Brothers. Here are some pretty good photos of the two groups and Pizzal Chik.Robin and Jan Beckwith - (read full article)
Party Time, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Things To Do, Traditional Foods, What's for Dinner?
Aug 10
(Photo By: SB, Allrecipes.com)Sometime ago, maybe a week or two, someone, I think it was Margaret, asked me about the Mexican Mole sauce. From various sources, including Allrecipes.com, the Foodnetwork.com, waymorehomemade.com and the travelblog.com, (read full article)
Chicken, cinco de mayo, Classic Sauces, Main Dish, Spice Blends, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?
Aug 09
Lunch, or dinner, at Le Café de Paris is always good! But when you can have lunch with some very special people, it is even better. 9 August was just such a day when Bonnie Nees and her daughters, Kelsey and Shianne, all joined us. (Kelsey - here is (read full article)
La Cafe de Paris, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Things To Do, Traditional Foods
Aug 09
Every once in a while, I say, "Let's not have chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and peas for Sunday dinner." And Robin will usually say, "OK. What do you want?" So today - actually yesterday I said, "How about a leg of lamb, some Swiss chard, fresh (read full article)
Local Harvests, Party Time, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wine Dinners
Aug 07
This time of year, summer is in full swing in Boise, the Boise City Market thrives with participation from both the vendors and the visitors. And, if you look at the photos below, a certain amount of color and beauty. I think I heard somewhere that a (read full article)
Boise Adventures, Boise City Market, Local Farmers Markets, Local Markets, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, vegetables, What's for Dinner?
Aug 07
It was good to have Margaret join us at this affair. And the salmon - weeeeell - it was great, again. Just look at these photos and weep, if you missed this! Cheers!Preparing the salmon over hard wood fires.Salmon prep.Salmon prep.Waiting in line. We (read full article)
Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, salmon, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?
Aug 06
Ah yes, another delightful night at Le Café de Paris and the First Thursday Tapas Night. Robin is intently listening to the music. A very different venue ... but a very good one. Here is what Matheiu Choux, Owner, said, Thursday, August 5Bonjour Mes (read full article)
La Cafe de Paris, Party Time, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?
Aug 05
OK, so the potatoes are slightly dark. But they were still good! And besides, the "dementia" is gone! But, this is the right dinner, just on the wrong day.Tonights MenuFresh Garden Herb Marinated Chicken Breasts(Olive Oil, Chives, Sage and Thyme)Fres (read full article)
Chicken, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?
Aug 04
I make a BBQ sauce using Jack Daniels. But this one really sounds good. I adapted it slightly from about.com. Cheers!BBQ Rum SauceSource and Adapted From: Derrick Riches, About.comThis sauce is based on a basic tomato style barbecue sauce and then ge (read full article)
bbq sauce, Cooking Styles, Recipe Submitted By: Bob Young, Smoking and Grilling, summer bbq, Traditional Foods, What's for Dinner?
Aug 04
Actually, the dinner for 03 August was supposed to be grilled chicken. But then .... a Senior moment! The chicken is in marinating (Olive Oil, garlic, chives, sage and thyme) in fresh herbs from the garden. And then .... And then .... The Senior Mome (read full article)
Grillin' and Chillin', Main Dish, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Seafood, What's for Dinner?
Aug 03
If you have never been to this ... You need to make a trip to Meridian, Idaho and attend. It is awesome!Meridian Firefighter's 31st Annual Salmon BBQDoors open from 6pm-8pmSeniors served at 5pmTickets available at: Meridian Chamber BuildingMeridian F (read full article)
food, salmon, summer bbq, Things To Do, Traditional Foods
Aug 03
It's been a while since I have posted this Food Trivia from Rudy's in Twin Falls. No excuse! Just lazy in the summer. Nut here is the trivia for this week. Try the mustard. Maybe have Rabbit in a Mustard Cream Sauce? I'm getting hungry!Week in the Hi (read full article)
Food Trivia, Rudy's Twin Falls, Thought For The Day
Aug 03
So WE had a "get together" tonight at El Gallo Giro Mexican Restaurant in Kuna, ID with some of the Wildearth folks. WE have only met online, up to now. Now WE can put a face with the name. Enjoy the photos.Chas - Charles WelfJava Blue - Trina Gudrea (read full article)
El Gallo Giro, friends, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Traditional Foods, What's for Dinner?