Tasting summer one sweet sip a time
July 28, 2010
Over this past weekend, I attended a wine tasting. In a cooled room away from the Teton Valley heat I sipped, swished and judged five different wines. ...(more)
Tofu, schmofu
June 09, 2010
“Did you grab some tofu?” I looked directly into the eyes of my spouse to answer, “Yeah, hon.” We were grocery shopping in Idaho Falls.
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Lock, stock and two smoking bacteria
April 07, 2010
Many of you are familiar with the 1979 film, Alien. We are shocked and disgusted when John Hurt’s character experiences symptoms at the dinner table that are a great deal worse than indigestion. ...(more)
For the love of the feast
February 10, 2010
When a restaurant is beloved by so many, its loss can be regarded as if a friend has passed. Almost a year ago, many valley residents mourned the passing of Lucatelli’s in Victor. ...(more)
A walk on the wild side
January 06, 2010
When I was around 20-years old, I was working at the Air National Guard unit to which I belonged as a member of its admin staff. One day, I was offered a bite of stew by a more senior enlisted co-worker. ...(more)
A season of tradition
December 02, 2009
The traditions of this time of year guarantee large meals, full stomachs, and hours of lying around to bask in the afterglow of indulgence. In this vein, my small family of two humans, one cat and one dog has just held its 3rd annual chili cook-off. ...(more)
A tale for the not yet inspired
October 28, 2009
This summer, I picked up a book that had been recommended to me by Alice.
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The Trailing of the Sheep Festival
October 14, 2009
Surrounded by brown foothills topped in snow and outlying peaks sits Sun Valley, a place long acknowledged as the “moneyed” ski hamlet of Idaho.
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Amanda and the Italian: A love story
September 23, 2009
Not everyone is a sandwich person. Even I admit that I am not necessarily thoughtful toward the sandwich. I don’t feel hunger and immediately want a hoagie. ...(more)
Make memories wherever you are
August 26, 2009
A few of weeks ago in San Francisco, I sat down for several meals with some friends I had not seen in many years. ...(more)
