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Aug 16

For the Holidays - 5 New Appetizers

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

Poached Cod

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

Shige

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

Grilled Lamb and Nasturtium Blossom Vinaigrette Recipes

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 11

Bolillos - Mexican Rolls

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

PizzalChik Entertainment

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

Chicken Mole

(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

A Special Lunch Wit Special People!

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

Sunday Dinner? How About Lamb?

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

Meridian Firefighters Salmon BBQ

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

Tapas Night - Le Café de Paris

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

Right Meal - Wrong Day!

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 03

Meridian's Firefighters Annual BBQ Salmon Feed

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 02

Grilled Buffalo Rib-Eye

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)

buffalo, Dessert, Party Time, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Recipe Submitted By: Bob and Robin Young, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?, Wine and Food

Jul 31

How To Write A Recipe

Sounds like a simple statement , "How To Write A Recipe", but when you get into the fine points, it is not all that easy. There are suggested rules to follow. The recipe must be precise and concise. This information was gathered from Cookwork - you d (read full article)

food, Living Cookbook Software, recipe writing, Things To Do, Thought For The Day

Jul 30

Jaialdi was first celebrated in 1987

Cristi and Tom from the Buzz always send some very interesting and timely information. I thank them for sending this information on Jaialdi celebrated by the Basque Community here in Boise. This is really interesting and you may get some insight that (read full article)

Celebrations, the Buzz Bistro, Things To Do, Thought For The Day, Traditional Foods, What's for Dinner?, Wine and Food

Jul 28

Tupelo Honey Source

Thanks, Mac, for finding this on your trip to Virginia.Yes, folks, it's well worth the trip. Tupelo Honey is really very unique to the South and South East. The blossom of the Tupelo tree is full of nectar and a sweetness and aroma that is unmistakab (read full article)

Hard To Find Foods, Things To Do, Traditional Foods, Tupelo Honey

Jul 26

"the Buzz" - Forgeron Wine Dinner

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)

Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Special Dinners, the Buzz Bistro, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?, Wine and Food

Jul 26

Silver City Party - Dinner

That was a great weekend! High in the mountains to the south of Boise; there were little patches of snow! Absolutely perfect weather; Clear skies; Nigh time lows in the low 50's made for great sleeping; Good friends; Good food, which brings me to the (read full article)

Grillin' and Chillin', Main Dish, Photos By: Bob Young, salmon, Silver City, Things To Do, What's for Dinner?

Jul 23

"the Buzz" BBQ and Wine Dinner

This just in from Cristi and Tom:A quick note about fun things at the Buzz!There are still a few seats available for the Forgeron BBQ dinner on Sunday night. The cost is $35 per person and seating is limited. Five wines with five courses. Patty from (read full article)

bistro, the Buzz Bistro, Things To Do, Traditional Foods, What's for Dinner?, Wine and Food

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