Hear it here, folks. Farmer Marty tells the story of himself in the life he lived before this one. A monthly event in Boise called “Story Story Night” invites people to tell true stories on a theme. Last month’s theme was “Rights of Passage,” and Farmer Marty was the only storyteller with the nerve to … Continue reading
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Dutch Oven Gyros
This one’s easy. 2 cups chickpeas (I use dry beans that I soak in water the night before, or in the morning for the evening meal, you want a good 8 hours). 1 lbs gyro meat 1 chopped onion 2 cups frozen tomatillos 1 cups chopped frozen Anaheim peppers 1 cup chopped fresh kale salt … Continue reading
Mutton is Tasty
This is not at all what I planned, but I ended up with a whole lot of mutton. We knew for weeks we were going to have this mutton, so I set out doing some research. Most of my friends had never eaten mutton. I had never knowingly eaten mutton. My grandmother loves it, “oh … Continue reading
First Farmers’ Market Menu
The farmers’ market is back in business! Global Gardens doesn’t have any veggies ready yet, but I was down there this weekend selling CSA shares, and picked up some things from the skilled farmers who had them. Rhubarb and herbs came from Marty’s garden. We came home and did a nice big bar-bee for all … Continue reading
Wild Honey Rhubarb Cake with Strawberries and Cream
I am crazy for both Strawberries and Rhubarb, which are often served together. The problem is that rhubarb has to be cooked, but I HATE to cook fresh strawberries. I like them fresh and unaltered. So, while in the process of making our favorite strawberry shortcake recipe, we decided to solve this problem by putting … Continue reading
Fish with Sorrel Cream Sauce
Sorrel is one of the first spring greens to appear in the garden! I have a wonderful little herb bed right outside my front door. Which is where the herb bed should be, really, as close to the kitchen as possible! The sorrel has been hanging out there for a few weeks now, just waiting … Continue reading
Caution, Meat.
Despite the love and pleasure food has brought me, it’s a conflicted affair. When I don’t eat I get grumpy. Bob Marley said, “a hungry man is an angry man.” I believe him. The closest thing to my heart is my belly. I hate being hungry. When I am really famished a salad and steamed … Continue reading
Events / Recipes / Road Trips
Dutch Oven Sourdough Carrot Cake
Marty and I made this Carrot Cake for the Dutch Oven Potluck. The truth is, Alex’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake was better. This is the second time we’ve made this one, and we’re still perfecting it. It was actually better the first time, burned a bit on the bottom this time, so be sure not … Continue reading
Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake!
And the winner is………….Alex Neiwirth, with his fancy delicious Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake! While the Dutch Oven Potluck was a great success, and a good time was had by all who attended, attendance was a little lower than we’d hoped! What’s wrong, people? Is Celebration Park too far away? You missed out, but … Continue reading
Halverson Lakes @ Celebration Park, ID
Celebration Park sits on the bank of the Snake River inside the Canyon. It’s Idaho’s first archeological park. The Eagle scouts have really out done themselves on the picnic area around the vistor’s center. The big attraction at Celebration Park is the atlatl range and the petroglyphs. Highly recommend calling the park to find out when the … Continue reading
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