We would like to announce the birth of our son, Rio Camberlango, on March 28, 2012 at 2:37 pm. Rio weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 21 inches long. He’s already a big, strong boy! Stay tuned for more details on Rio’s birth and first few days! Continue reading
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How to Fillet Tilapia
Somehow I ended up buying three live tilapia. Now what? First, I had to gut them. I figured it would be just like a trout. Turned out to be a bit more difficult. We used this video to figure it out. It really is as easy as it looks. Make sure your knife is very … Continue reading
Buhl, Idaho
Buhl, Idaho sits on the rim of the Snake River Canyon, planted in the volcanic soil that covers the surrounding farmland. Cloverleaf Creamery sits in the middle of Buhl, churning the best ice cream in the state. In a recent blog post, while loving the ice cream, I dissed Buhl. I am sorry, I now … Continue reading
Two Lovers in Search of Good Cake
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is here again! We heard on NPR this morning that the average American spends a ridiculous amount of cash on Valentine’s Day gifts, something like $150. Really? Instead of making it a consumer holiday, why not show your love by cooking dinner together, complete with a fancy dessert? … Continue reading
Belly Update
It’s official: Marty and I now have matching bellies! 30 weeks down, 10 to go! The Cast Iron Baby is still growing right along, moving and kicking a lot, and according to the midwife, positioned head-down and ready to be born at the end of March! I am still feeling excellent, though a bit more … Continue reading
Girl Hunter, by Becca Stroebel
Another great commentary for all of our hunting, livestock-raising, and/or meat-eating readers. Boise Librarian! Becca Stroebel talks about getting her start as a female hunter and fisherwoman, and getting down and dirty with where the meat we eat comes from. For this interesting post and ongoing advice on what to read, head over to Becca’s … Continue reading
Gardening in the Right of Way, by Jeff Anderson
Another reader commented on our post about Front Yard Gardens. Jeff is the previously unknown owner of the garden on Bannock. He gives some great advice, we thought it was worth re-posting as a guest post! Here’s what he has to say. Thanks Jeff! That garden on Bannock is mine. My name is Jeff Anderson … Continue reading
A Visit to Upper Rogue Organics
Every great once and a while, a farmer gets off the farm. About as far off the farm as I dare get is onto to someone else’s farm. So when Katie and I took off out of town, in early November, we headed straight for Upper Rogue Organics. Upper Rogue is a small 10 acre … Continue reading
How to Make Chocolate Truffles
Here’s what we’ve been cooking up for the holidays….chocolate truffles! We wanted some homemade, edible gifts for family and friends, and although there is a bit of a learning curve to figuring out how to make these, they worked out perfectly. For a moderate investment in time and money, we were able to deliver a … Continue reading
Front Yard Gardens, from our readers!
Wow, we got some good responses to our last post, including a posting over at Northwest Food News! Reader Casey O’Leary sent these photos of her front yard garden. These are hops growing up the side of Casey’s house. Hops, obviously, are used in brewing beer, and Casey does brew her own. Other vine options … Continue reading
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