Eat, Drink & Be Merry!

“We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.” — Buddy the Elf.

Wouldn’t it be nice to eat like a Christmas elf? Or maybe even Santa Claus himself? Instead of milk and cookies for the big guy and carrots for the reindeers, we are mixing it up this year! Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggins and treat yourself, Santa, and his reindeer with these two amazing holiday recipes!

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Appetite for Gratitude!

“Good mashed potato is one of the great luxuries of life” – Lindsey Bareham.

The turkey. The sweet potatoes. The stuffing. The pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we all can agree so vehemently about? I don’t think so. As Idahoans, potatoes are near and dear to our hearts. Here are two delicious potato side dishes for your family holiday!

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Buy fresh, buy local!

“What makes the farmers market such a special place is that you’re actually creating community around food”- Bryant Terry. The farmers markets are still stocked with delicious produce, spices and flowers. Produce in September consists of apples, carrots, zucchini, grapes, eggplant, corn, pears, pumpkin, butternut squash and cranberries. Here are two ways to incorporate your local farmers market with your next meal!

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