Food Adventures in Malaysia:  Day 12, Gunung Mulu National Park

Food Adventures in Malaysia: Day 12, Gunung Mulu National Park

Ah, Gunung Mulu National Park in Borneo.  One of the most amazing places I’ve ever been to.  It was featured [...]

May 6, 2012     No Comments
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Recipe:  Proper Fish Pies

Recipe: Proper Fish Pies

I’ve been watching one of my favorite cooking shows of all time recently, Two Fat Ladies.  It was a masterful [...]

Apr 23, 2012     No Comments
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Review:  IOU Sushi in Boise and Nampa

Review: IOU Sushi in Boise and Nampa

IOU Sushi has been recommended to me by a reader, as well as my girlfriend’s family. I finally got the [...]

Apr 23, 2012     No Comments
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Gourmet Camping Recipe:  Sausage and Fennel Grilled Pizza

Gourmet Camping Recipe: Sausage and Fennel Grilled Pizza

I tried pushing the bounds of campfire cooking again this weekend while camping with some friends.  Wood fired pizza is [...]

Apr 17, 2012     1 Comment
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Recipe: Grilled Trout with Capers and Orange

Recipe: Grilled Trout with Capers and Orange

OK, I may be using a bit of poetic license by calling this dish grilled, but if it’s baked on [...]

Apr 10, 2012     No Comments
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Recipe: Garlic Lemon Peas

Recipe: Garlic Lemon Peas

I love peas.  I love buttered peas even more.  To add garlic and fresh lemon zest is something bordering on [...]

Apr 8, 2012     No Comments
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Review:  Taco Bell Doritos Locos Taco

Review: Taco Bell Doritos Locos Taco

When I first heard that Taco Bell was partnering up with Doritos to release a Nacho Cheese Doritos taco shell [...]

Apr 1, 2012     3 Comments
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Recipe: Grilled Polenta, Madeira Mushrooms, and Spicy Roasted Tomato Sauce

Recipe: Grilled Polenta, Madeira Mushrooms, and Spicy Roasted Tomato Sauce

I went grocery shopping today, and as I meandered around the store, my cooking wheels got to rolling as I [...]

Mar 22, 2012     3 Comments
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Review:  Maxies Tomatos Italian Grill, Twin Falls, Idaho

Review: Maxies Tomatos Italian Grill, Twin Falls, Idaho

I’ve eaten at a few places in Twin Falls, and have always been disappointed.  But today I took the recommendation [...]

Mar 13, 2012     3 Comments
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Food Adventures in Malaysia: Day 11, Street Burgers and Bombay Palace

Food Adventures in Malaysia: Day 11, Street Burgers and Bombay Palace

I took the day easy, just stayed at Ian’s and planned out my weekend trip to Mulu.  I even made [...]

Mar 11, 2012     No Comments
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Food Adventures in Malaysia: Day 10, Madam Kwan’s and Kuala Selangor Fireflies

Food Adventures in Malaysia: Day 10, Madam Kwan’s and Kuala Selangor Fireflies

After lazily taking my time to get going this morning, I headed off to the KLCC Mall in Kuala Lumpur, [...]

Mar 8, 2012     3 Comments
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Review:  Geiser Grand Hotel and Baker City Oregon

Review: Geiser Grand Hotel and Baker City Oregon

If you’re looking for a fabulous experience full of history, elegance, and a bit of the old west, head on [...]

Mar 3, 2012     4 Comments
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Recipe:  Crab Cakes with Fennel, Field Greens, and Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Recipe: Crab Cakes with Fennel, Field Greens, and Blood Orange Vinaigrette

This was on my valentine’s menu this year, and it was tasty enough that it needed to go on the [...]

Feb 22, 2012     No Comments
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Recipe:  Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Recipe: Blood Orange Vinaigrette

This vinaigrette is so clean, so lite, so colorful, and so delicious, you simply must make it.  I think you [...]

Feb 21, 2012     No Comments
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Event: Fluorescent Yellow Food Day

Event: Fluorescent Yellow Food Day

Have you heard about this crazy international holiday which celebrates all foods yellow?  Pretty wacky and kind of fun.  So [...]

Feb 20, 2012     1 Comment
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Review: Bundaberg Australian Ginger Beer

Review: Bundaberg Australian Ginger Beer

I love a good ginger ale now and then, so I’m always excited when I find a new variety that [...]

Feb 19, 2012     2 Comments
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Review:  Fork Restaurant Boise

Review: Fork Restaurant Boise

When I first heard about Fork Restaurant and their focus on fresh, local ingredients, I knew I needed to pay [...]

Feb 12, 2012     2 Comments
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Review:  Rupert’s Hotel McCall

Review: Rupert’s Hotel McCall

Situated right in the heart of downtown historic McCall, Idaho, you will find a quaint little 100+ year old hotel [...]

Feb 5, 2012     2 Comments
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Gourmet Camping Recipe:  Steak and Arugula Sandwiches with Gorgonzola Spread

Gourmet Camping Recipe: Steak and Arugula Sandwiches with Gorgonzola Spread

Inspiration hit as I was preparing for a scout camp outing this past weekend.  I wanted to show the boys [...]

Jan 31, 2012     4 Comments
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Gourmet Camping Recipe: Peach Pecan Pancakes Rolled with Maple Cheese Filling

Gourmet Camping Recipe: Peach Pecan Pancakes Rolled with Maple Cheese Filling

This easy to prepare gourmet breakfast will impress your spouse, friends, scouts, and neighboring squirrels.  Sweet peaches, candied pecans, and [...]

Jan 31, 2012     No Comments
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Recipe: Farfalle with Cauliflower Walnuts and Lemon

Recipe: Farfalle with Cauliflower Walnuts and Lemon

Inspiration hit yesterday as I was thinking of what to make for dinner.  I had eaten too much extravagant animal [...]

Jan 23, 2012     No Comments
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How to Preserve Garden Peppers

How to Preserve Garden Peppers

It’s the end of the garden season and your pepper plants are loaded with mature and young peppers.  You quickly [...]

Jan 22, 2012     No Comments
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Recipe:  Grilled Salmon with Fennel Citrus Buerre Blanc

Recipe: Grilled Salmon with Fennel Citrus Buerre Blanc

Wild Coho salmon is delicious.  The vibrant color, sweet taste, and delicate texture make it one of my favorite salmon.  [...]

Jan 15, 2012     No Comments
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Recipe:  Fennel Citrus Buerre Blanc

Recipe: Fennel Citrus Buerre Blanc

Buerre Blanc is a classic French sauce consisting of wine, cream, and butter.  Herbs and other ingredients can be added.  [...]

Jan 14, 2012     No Comments
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