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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
A while ago, I said that tonight we would have some red meat - Buffalo to be exact. And so we did! To the left, is a photo of -Grilled Buffalo Rib-Eye with Roasted Herbal SquashServes: 2Ingredients:2 Buffalo Rib-Eye Steaks1 t Greek Oregano, fresh and (read full article)
On 24 July we had a Forgeron Wine Dinner at the Buzz. Like I said in another blog post, I think all we did all weekend is eat and have a glass of wine or a Hendrick's Gin and Tonic, whatever the situation called for.All of the dinners/events were def (read full article)
Oh, yes! Another delightful evening for food, fun, friends and wine at Le Café de Paris and their Farm and Wine Night. The wines this time were presented by Rod de Armond of Woodriver Cellars. With our dinner, we had a 2008 Woodriver Cellars Chardon (read full article)
Well, this weekend is the Yearly Trek To Silver City and the Friday Night Wine Party!! Supposed to be 100+ here in Boise. We're off to the mountains. Here is the word from Jerri about the weekend. See you there!It's almost here!FridayJuly 23 at 7:00 (read full article)
Here is a wonderful summer dinner. Breaded and Sauteed Talapia, Braised Fresh Garden Peas, Braised Marinated Tofu, Potato Salad and Fresh Steamed Rice. Serve that with one of the most awesome viognier's I have ever had - 2008 Indian Creek Viognier.Th (read full article)
The Malaysian Curry Dinner on 17 July presented by Chef Derek Selbo was a good event. This was our first time at one of his events and the crowd looked like a good one, about 65 people. My only comment is that this curry was a sweet curry and I did n (read full article)
"Ye-up Mabel, we gotta 'mater!" Actually this is the third one. It's nice to smell that "tomato smell" again and not smell the rock hardness and the ripening additives that are on some tomatoes. It's no wonder that so many people now have allergies t (read full article)
Now here is a bread that really sounds interesting. Give this one a try. Try this variation: Change the seeds to sunflower seeds and call the rolls Sonnenblumenkerne Rolls. Just a thought. Thanks Gary for passing this recipe along. Might be good with (read full article)
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