“The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight…[Breadmaking is] one of those almost hypnotic businesses, like a dance from some ancient ceremony. It leaves you filled with one of the world’s sweetest smells… there is no chiropractic treatment, no Yoga exercise,…
Crispy Fried Rice with Bacon & Eggs
“It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us. It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain of someone unloved in our own home. Bring love into your home for this is where…
Creamy Swiss Chard Pasta
“I’d much rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size 0.“ Sophia Loren The weather has been nothing short of balmy in Sun Valley. For early March 45 degrees is unusual. The snow is slowly melting and everyone seems to be daydreaming of spring. However, the nights are still cold and there is…
Simple Slow Roast Chicken
“But my favorite remained the basic roast chicken. What a deceptively simple dish. I had come to believe that one can judge the quality of a cook by his or her roast chicken. Above all, it should taste like chicken: it should be so good that even a perfectly simple, buttery roast should be a…
Winter Treat : Loco Moco
“Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.“ ― Paul Theroux This summer, Alana Kysar published “Aloha Kitchen.” If you didn’t hear, it was a hit! This awesome cookbook sheds light on the under-appreciated and totally unique cuisine of the Hawaiian islands. Susie, my mother-in-law and kitchen book guru, gifted me…
Homemade Elk “Jim Spud”
“Pray for peace and grace and spiritual food, For wisdom and guidance, for all these are good, but don’t forget the potatoes.” ― John Tyler Pettee, ‘Prayer and Potatoes’ As I head into the holiday week, and the busiest time of year, I tend to crave the cozy and comforting dishes quintessential to the winter…
Idaho Lamb Meatballs with Raisin Pesto
“A good shepherd feeds his sheep first, even when he himself is hungry.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo One of the kookiest weekends of the year just came and went here in the Wood River Valley – the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. Since the 1860’s our little valley has a long and proud heritage of raising sheep…
Mexican Caesar Salad
It is not these well-fed long-haired men that I fear, but the pale and the hungry-looking. ― Julius Caesar Caesar salad is the ultimate. This classic “side” salad is too often underrated and overlooked. The perfect blend of tangy dressing, crunchy lettuce, bright and creamy flavors is simply a perfect combination. Peter taught me to love…
Traeger Halibut Baja Tacos
“Never underestimate how much assistance, how much satisfaction, how much comfort, how much soul and transcendence there might be in a well-made taco and a cold bottle of beer.” ― Tom Robbins Peter and I celebrated our First Wedding Anniversary! We can’t believe how quickly the year has gone by. I guess time flies when you…
Traeger Smoked Idaho Kobe Bavette
“Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.” ― Anthony Bourdain I have never been to the South, but my gosh I feel like Southern food holds a steadfast place in my heart. When the Traeger arrived at our house, the very first thing I wanted to cook was classic Beef…
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