In our last installment of our trip to Idaho for the potato harvest with the Idaho Potato Commission, we looked at potato farming and packing. This time, we’re focusing on the most fun part: Eating Sweet Potato Tart. That’s right – potatoes are going to go into one of the most delicious desserts you’ve ever […]
Celebrating the Idaho Potato Harvest (Part 1)
After a trip to Idaho to witness the Idaho Potato harvest, we have potatoes on our mind. We spent four fascinating days with the Idaho Potato Commission learning more about the annual potato harvest, watching potato processing in action, and sampling delicious potato recipes. We will never look at a potato the same way again. […]
Quince Tart Recipe and Preparing a Quince
If you’ve never tried a quince before, one of the first introductions you should have is with a quince tart. With hearty autumnal flavors, it’s an iconic fall treat. What’s a Quince But first – if you’ve never tried a quince, it’s time to learn more. This round yellow pear-like fall fruit has a wonderful […]
Pomegranate Lemonade
We’re havin’ a heat wave! Time for some pomegranate lemonade. That’s right, it’s hot in Southern California. And it’s also pomegranate season. That means we need to use a little summer-meets-fall produce magic to help ourselves cool off. This sweet-tart pomegranate lemonade has just enough of a “zing” factor to perk you up after a […]
Cheeseburger Skewers for School Lunch
Cheeseburger Skewers? You heard that right. If you’re currently in a school lunch rut, we feel your pain. To remedy some of that dread, we’ve got one easy solution. Make good use of your leftover burgers and stack them up in skewer form. They’ll definitely look more interesting – and they have great kid appeal. […]
Farm-Fresh Goat Cheese
Most of us think of cows when we think of dairy products, but for much of the world, goats are the source of a family’s milk and cheese. Goats are generally easier to keep than cattle – they thrive in mountainous, hilly, and dry environments and they graze on grass and brush. Plus, goats’ milk […]
Blueberry Ginger Ice Cream Pie
So…let’s say you have a sudden ice cream windfall, and as much as you’re tempted to eat the whole thing straight from the container, you’d like to make it into a nice dessert to share with friends. We found ourselves in this situation last week with a wonderful gift of three tubs of Tillamook ice […]
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