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A blog about food
Winter 2012
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05/16/12Taste208 Makes a Spirited SplashIt turns out that preparing for a tasting event isn’t unlike training for a race. You need to hydrate, carbo-load and rest prior to the big day. I, in my infinite wisdom, did none of these things. Yet I still managed to make it to the finish of Taste208, the inaugural event for regional and local producers of wine, beer and spirits, held in Boise at the Riverside Inn on the eve of Mother’s Day. Taste208 was an understated affair that featured nearly 50 vintners, brewers, distillers and the odd Food Truck, showing off their wares. Low lit and low key, set in a banquet room toward the back of the hotel, there was no misbehaving, just a trio of musicians playing softly in the background as members of the media strolled around the room, sipping everything from... Posted at 10:57 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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04/17/12Eating Around Town: Summer LunchesAlec Barfield's roundup of his favorite lunch places in town. Posted at 12:09 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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04/13/12Pairing Wine with the Great Outdoors: Spring editionWhy you should take wine on your next outdoor adventure. Every outdoor sport has characteristics that define it. Wine also has unique characteristics that define it; the varietal, the region, the outdoorsman consuming it. We recreate in the great outdoors for the solitude, adventure and endorphins. Here are some suggested wines for your adventures. Fly Fishing and Rosé Fly fishers have finesse, or at least they wish they did. Making a perfect presentation with no splash and a good drift, hold your breath at the magic spot and set the hook. Landing that fish is about as rewarding as finding a great rosé. In fly fishing, elegance is the goal and the same can be said for a good rosé wine. No, we aren't talking about white zinfandel or... |
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02/29/12Serving up Latin fare at bocaKetchum's newest restaurant—boca—has a Latin twist in a mountain town. Posted at 01:22 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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02/14/12Bucksnort Root BeerStudies have shown that buying locally has a healthier economic impact on a community. So why not drink local root beer also? |
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02/07/12Fondue & French Fare at the RoundhouseThe Roundhouse.... It's not just about the food. Posted at 12:11 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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02/02/12Tips for Eating HealthyEven in healthy and active communities like ours, we can all feel a little sluggish this time of year. So hear are a few healthy eating tips from our newest guest blogger and intern, Haley Willard. |
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01/31/12Homemade Peanut Butter Hot ChocolateNow that Mother Nature has graced Sun Valley with a snowfall, we can finally enjoy winter the way it should be. What better way to celebrate the cold weather than curled up next to a fire with a steaming cup of homemade hot chocolate? How about a cup of healthy homemade hot chocolate? Posted at 12:27 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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01/24/12Squash and Sweet Potato SoupLooking for a delicious winter dish that will warm you up and keep you healthy? Lillie Lancaster has the perfect squash and sweet potato recipe. |
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01/19/12Vintage RestaurantSun Valley Magazine celebrated the holidays after the holidays this year. Check out our celebratory dinner at Vintage Restaurant. Posted at 01:29 PM | Permalink | Comments: 3 |
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01/17/12Irving’s Red HotsIrving's Red Hots is Sun Valley's Hot Dog Stand. A staple in the ski town for the last 30 years, its the place where everyone knows your name and you know exactly what to order. Posted at 11:14 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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01/10/12Main St. MarketMain St. Market opens reinvigorated, revamped, restocked and refreshed. |
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01/03/12Healthy Quesadillas TonightLillie Lancaster was tempted to ruin her day of healthy eating and living by ordering some take-out, here is what she whipped up instead! |
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12/27/11The Grill at Knob HillWith the recent reopening of the beautiful Knob Hill Inn, Bob and Jolie Dunn have returned with a new restaurant and a new Ketchum tradition. |
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12/20/11Top 10 Apres Ski Spots in the ValleyCheck out SVM's favorite apres ski haunts and what to look out for at each venue. |
