little free library
From the minute I envisioned the alley project, I knew there had to be a Little Free Library. There’s several tucked around our neighborhood and I love stopping to peer inside; to survey the contents. There’s something so refreshing about the trusting aspect of them....
diy lavender linen spray
Linen spray has always seemed like an indulgence. It seemed expensive for what it was and I didn't get the appeal. Then a couple summers ago the Hubs got a bottle at the farmer's market for me. From that first night I sprayed my pillow with that fine mist of lavender,...
curried cauliflower soup
When the big snow storm hit the East Coast recently, I have to admit I was a bit jealous. I wished it was going to be us that were to be snowed in. My romanticized version included watching movies in front of the fire, snuggled up with the Hubs and my two furry...
fun raising
I met Betsy of BetsyLife.com on the Idaho Potato Commission Harvest Tour last year and I have to admit, I think I have a bit of a blogger crush on her. I would like to think we would be fast friends if we lived in the same place but since she lives in California and...
kombucha
My third story in the 2015 Winter Edition of Edible Idaho explores the kombucha craze of the small batch, locally made variety as well as the national trend. Photos by the very talented Guy Hand as well as myself. Lightly Fizzy, Slightly Sour The kombucha craze shows...
so i got a coloring book
So I got a coloring book. Sure...it's one of the adult ones but it's still a coloring book. I'm 40...er...something, I have a BFA and I have a coloring book. I'd had the coloring book for a couple weeks, feeling sort of silly for not only wanting it but for buying it....
gratitude is the attitude
I'm not necessarily one for making resolutions. Something about the very word seems to set it up for failure. But I do believe in setting goals and intentions as a way to keep life going in the right direction. It also forces me to contemplate what I want to...
the SNOW alley project in rocky mountain gardening
The day that Mary Ann Newcomber found about the SNOW Block Alley was indeed a lucky day for the project. Mary Ann has an enthusiasm that is contagious and let's just say, she knows people. I'm sure I owe the front page coverage on the Idaho Statesman to her, she's...
meet rebecca robison
For the Edible Idaho Winter 2015 edition, I sat down with food stylist, and friend, Rebecca Robison, to find out more about her interesting career. A special thanks to Matt McKain for the fabulous photos. If you’d like to see the complete online version of the...
peppermint sugar scrub
In October I did a 20 day yoga challenge at my favorite local studio. The most challenging part? Getting to the 6 am class as the days were growing darker and colder. One of my favorite parts of the session was a reintroduction to essential oils. Back in my hippier...
bittercreek’s charcuterie
For the Edible Idaho Winter 2015 edition, I explore the world of charcuterie at one of Boise's restaurants known for local cuisine. A special thanks to Guy Hand for the mouthwatering photo. Idaho Finds – Bittercreek's Charcuterie A pile of charcuterie books rests in a...
garden hose holiday wreath
Halloween in the alley – or as we called it, "Alleyween", set the bar high but that just means game on when it comes to Christmas! When brainstorming ideas for decor, the Hubs and I were thinking about what would be most appropriate for our alley garden. Let's see......