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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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Recent Posts Tagged With 'Food Trivia'

Aug 03

"Rudy's - A Cook's Paradise" Food Trivia

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

Jun 09

Buddy and the Flying Pie!

Everyone in Boise likes Flying Pie Pizza! Even our American Eskimo dog. I don't know what it is about the Samoyed strain of genetic material, but these "guys" love pizza and can become very aggressive for a piece, a slice or the whole thing! It would (read full article)

Buddy, Flying Pie Pizza, Food Trivia, Photos By: Bob Young

Jun 08

Rudy's Food Trivia

Ah yes! Another week in the saga of Food Trivia From Rudy's. Such fun! And this week I'll even post the Recipe of the Week - It has peanut butter in it. (I think, though, I would change the margarine to butter.)Recipe of the Week: Celebrate National (read full article)

Food Trivia, Rudy's Twin Falls, Thought For The Day

Jun 04

Chili Chart

Here is a graphic of the different types of chilies. It will give you a visual reference for them, if you did not already have one. (Left Click on the graphic for a larger view). Cheers! (read full article)

Food Trivia, Interesting Information, Thought For The Day, Traditional Foods

May 27

How To Tell When Meat Is Done

I had a question on the grilled pork recipe below. How do you tell when the pork is done? Do you cut into it to see how pink it is? No!Answer: Neat trick that works well with pork or beef. Use either hand.1). Relax the thumb and feel the muscle (on a (read full article)

Food Prep, Food Trivia, Party Time, Thought For The Day

May 06

National BBQ Month

Is it really May? We had snow (in the mountains) last night! From Sizzle on the Grill, we learn ...May is National BBQ MonthDo you need a reason to throw a party?If you actually need an excuse to invite friends over for a backyard cook-out - here's a (read full article)

Cooking Programs, food, Food Trivia, Grillin' and Chillin', Things To Do, Traditional Foods

Apr 06

"Rudy's - A Cooks Paradise" Food Trivia

By now, I suppose that you anxiously await each month the Food Trivia from Rudy's - A Cooks Paradise in Twin Falls. This is an interesting month, because it includes an ancient delight - Twinkies!! Some of these trivia points of interest are amazing. (read full article)

Anthropology of Food, food, Food Trivia, Rudy's Twin Falls, Thought For The Day, Trivia

Mar 30

Salt

It never really fails that when I want to connect something to a blog page or a web page, something always seems to go wrong. This article is no exception. Here is a link from, of all places, King Arthur Flour on Salt. If you always wanted to know ab (read full article)

food, Food Prep, Food Trivia, King Arthur Flour, salt

Mar 29

"Rudy's - A Cooks Paradise" Food Trivia

Here it is .... another week and time to post Rudy's - A cooks Paradise Food trivia. Do enjoy these words of wisdom and visit Rudy's online or in person. Cheers!This Week in the History of Food & DrinkMarch 29: National Lemon Chiffon Cake DayMarc (read full article)

Food Trivia, Rudy's Twin Falls, Thought For The Day, Trivia

Mar 17

Where Did "Corned Beef" Come From?

History of Corned Beef & CabbageOrigin of Traditional Irish American St Patrick's Day RecipeMar 3, 2009 Stephanie Jolly , Source: Suite101.comWhile many North Americans associate corned beef and cabbage with Ireland, this popular St Patrick's Day (read full article)

Anthropology of Food, food, Food Trivia, Interesting Information, Trivia

Mar 16

Rudy's Food Trivia

And just for fun, again, here is the Food Trivia for the week of 15 March - The Ides of March! Enjoy!This Week in the History of Food and DrinkMarch 15: The Ides of MarchMarch 16: National Artichoke Hearts DayMarch 17: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Accord (read full article)

Celebrations, Food Trivia, Rudy's Twin Falls, Things To Do

Mar 15

"The Perfect Reuben" - Not Yet, Part II

Yesterday, Pi Day, 3.14, Robin says, "The Plaza Grill" is having a Reuben special for lunch. That's all I needed. Read about their Reuben, #7.The Reuben Sandwich Challenge ScoringRated on 1 to 5-Stars, here is how we rate the several places in Boise (read full article)

food, Food Prep, Food Trivia, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Restaurants, The Perfect Reuben, Traditional Foods

Mar 09

Rudy's Food Trivia

Many thanks to Rudy's - Cooks Paradise in Twin Falls for sending the food trivia. Lots of fun!This Week in the History of Food and DrinkMarch 8: National Farmer's DayMarch 9, 1839: The Great Pastry War ended this day. A conflict began on November 30, (read full article)

Food Trivia, Rudy's Twin Falls, Thought For The Day, Trivia

Mar 01

Pork Information and Recipes

How to Cook PorkTips, Hints, and RecipesBy Linda Larsen, About.com Guide, About.comBest Pot RoastPork has had quite a varying reputation through the years. In the mid 20th century, most pork had to be cooked well done because of the fear of trichinos (read full article)

food, Food Trivia, Things To Do

Mar 01

Rudy's For March

And for March and from Rudy's in Twin Falls, we have an additional piece of trivia. I love these!March is -National Caffeine Awareness MonthNational Flour MonthNational Frozen Food MonthNational Noodle MonthNational Nutrition MonthNational Peanut Mon (read full article)

Food Trivia, Rudy's Twin Falls, Thought For The Day

Feb 16

Fasnacht

FasnachtMakes 50 FasnachtIngredients:¼ cup warm water1 pkg. yeast2 tbsp. sugar2½ cups lukewarm milk4½ cups flour4 eggs, beaten½ cup lard, melted1 cup sugardash of salt5 ½ cups flourDirections:1). Dissolve yeast in warm water.2). Mix next three i (read full article)

Dessert, food, Food Prep, Food Trivia, Recipe Submitted By: Bob and Robin Young

Feb 06

The "Reuben Sandwich" Challenge!

Nope! It's not over. We found another place. But, let's first look at the "ground rules".Reuben Sandwich1. Reuben made with Corned beef2. Rachel made with pastrami3. Both made witha. Toasted or grilled Jewish rye or Marbled ryeb. Kraut or slaw but wi (read full article)

Classics, food, Food Trivia, Restaurants, Seasons Bistro, Things To Do, Wine and Food

Feb 04

Cucina di Paola

So this is waaaaay too much fun! We went to Cucina Di Paolo today and I am certainly glad that we did. Paul Wegner is actually Chef Paul. He comes to us from the famed Cottonwood Grill and the University Inn in Boise among other places. Mary Jean is (read full article)

Classics, food, Food Trivia, Main Dish, Photos By: Bob Young, Traditional Foods

Feb 02

Buffalo Wings and Boise Football Fans

I received this from Anne Tan, a food specialist from Culinary Circle. Enjoy!!Boise Football Fans to Consume Millions of Pounds of Chicken Wings During the Super Bowl‏From: Anne Tan (Anne.Tan@CLYNCH.COM)Sent: Tue 2/02/10 8:42 AMTo: Anne Tan (Anne.T (read full article)

food, Food Trivia, Things To Do, Traditional Foods

Feb 02

Pod-Cast From "Behind The Menu"

It was our pleasure a while back to go to lunch with Michael Boss of Behind The Menu. He is on Facebook. Here is that interview. Enjoy!Forever Young(s) from Michael Boss on Vimeo.------------------------------ (read full article)

food, Food Trivia, Things To Do, Traditional Foods, Video

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