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Seasonal recipes celebrating the foods, farmers, and food makers of Idaho
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Dec 1, 20211 min read
The Beauty of Shoots
In winter, it might be hard to find local greens. The good news is it is easy to grow shoots and sprouts at home in winter. You might...
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Dec 1, 20211 min read
Kale Chips
Superbly simple, kale chips are a year-round favorite at our house. Any variety of kale works great in this recipe - and, if you are...
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Nov 28, 20212 min read
Artisan Grain Flatbread
Locally grown food includes more than fruits, vegetables mean proteins. Farms across the Inland Northwest are growing amazing artisan...
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Aug 24, 20212 min read
Spanakopita Unplugged
Traditionally, this dish is made with spinach. Spanakopita has become a catch-all for our seasonally over-abundance of leafy greens. We...


Jul 3, 20201 min read
Roasted Radish and Feta Summer Salad!
This salad is another great way to eat roasted radishes. Cool and refreshing, it pairs well with grilled meats and summer soups. Find...


Jul 1, 20202 min read
Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce
I was first introduced to this fresh, spicy green condiment at Sangria Grille, a farm-to-table restaurant in Moscow, Idaho. For years,...


Jun 30, 20202 min read
Roasted Radishes
Here on the Palouse, and across Idaho, radishes are one of the first foods (after spring greens like spinach, overwintered kale and pea...


Feb 10, 20202 min read
Dal-icious
Dal is a staple of Indian food. I used Shasta yellow lentils and coconut oil rather than the more traditional salmon-colored red lentils...


Feb 10, 20202 min read
Shasta Sunshine
Hummus is one of the most versatile recipes. Traditionally made with garbanzo beans, hummus can also be made with a wide variety of...


Apr 24, 20192 min read
Peanut Sambal Slaw
This is a recipe where local, seasonal ingredients can be creatively incorporated…


Apr 19, 20192 min read
Putting a Local Touch on Tabbouleh
Part of the art of cooking with the seasons is substituting traditional ingredients with local, seasonal options.


Apr 17, 20191 min read
Turkish Garbanzo Bean Salad
A 2019 Love Your Farmer, Love Your Food Recipe The Moscow Food Co-op deli prepared some great salads for this year’s Love Your Farmer...
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Apr 14, 20192 min read
Love Your Farmer, Love Your Food 2019
Moscow, Idaho’s Love Your Farmer, Love Your Food is an annual celebration of farmers, ranchers and local food entrepreneurs in the...
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Jun 29, 20182 min read
Quick & Delish Whole Wheat Pancakes
Pancakes are a special treat at our house. I started making pancakes from scratch over 20 years ago, following a pancake recipe in the...
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May 25, 20182 min read
The Wait is Over!
The CSA and Farmers Market season has begun! This is the fourth week of my Affinity Farm CSA and the fourth week of the Moscow Farmers’...
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Apr 22, 20182 min read
The Salad Equation
In early spring, fresh greens are abundant, and, if you are like me, you are thinking of the months of salad ahead. I look forward to...
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Apr 15, 20181 min read
Hodapps Berry & Dairy
This week was the grand opening of Hodapps Berry and Dairy in Lewiston. Conveniently located at the bottom of the Old Spiral Highway and...
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Mar 27, 20182 min read
Butternut & Red Lentil Soup
While salad is my absolute favorite food, soup is a close second ~ especially on these erratic spring days when you can have sunshine one...
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Mar 17, 20182 min read
Luck of the Irish
The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and my Irish luck, is to have fresh mache, an early spring green, from Deep Roots Farm...
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Mar 16, 20182 min read
Fuel Up to Play with White Bean Hummus!
Locally grown white beans from Affinity Farm! What a treat to find in the cupboard on a cool, late-winter day. These locally grown dry...
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