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Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22nd, 11am-8pm.

Deli Days is a Jewish food and cultural festival during June at Ahavath Beth Israel, a Boise synagogue that was built in 1896.

The event is held this upcoming Thursday and Friday from lunchtime until early evening (7 or 8PM), with deli-style and kosher foods, desserts, beverages, and locally grown produce, music from a local band called The Moody Jews and tours of the historic church. You can nosh on everything from kosher-style pastrami and corned-beef sandwiches, pierogis, bagels with lox and cream cheese to a wide array of traditional desserts and breads like challah, kugel and strudel. 

Admission is free to attend, but food is an additional cost.

11 N. Latah, Boise

Boise’s GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL June 1 & 2

GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL

Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 11am-9pm

The 31^nd Annual Greek Food Festival is held the first weekend of June in Boise at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. I have attended this event many times, and it is a foodie’s heaven! Besides all of the delicious Mediterranean dishes there is traditional dancing and dance lessons, music, storytelling, and tours of the church. All proceeds benefit the church.

The menu includes some of these mouthwatering dishes: lamb kebabs, Greek Garden Salad, Spanikopita (a personal favorite) and a list of amazing desserts!  For a full menu, complete with pictures, visit their website.

The event is held at the Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Boise.  Parking is limited, so plan on carpooling, walking or bicycling to the event.  The cost is only $1, with children under 12 free of cost.

OPA!

Nampa Food Truck Rally • Friday, May 25 5-9pm • Portion of proceeds benefit The Pix theater renovation

Russian Food Festival in Boise

I only know a few Russian foods off the top of my head: beef stroganoff, borscht, and vodka. And, I can honestly say that of the items I listed, the latter is the only authentic Russian fare I’ve experienced (and boy, have I experienced it).

To broaden my horizons and explore tastes of the world, I’ll be attending the Russian Food Festival in Boise this weekend, at St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church, 872 N. 29th Street. This is an annual festival celebrating Russian culture and Russian Orthodox religion - the proceeds support church renovations.

There will be tours of the church, Russian gift items, folk tales, and local iconographer Matthew Garrett will be on hand displaying his artwork, and discussing the art of iconography.

Here is a list of the menu:

ENTREES (served with two side salads)
Beef Stroganoff with rice or noodles (the stroganoff is gluten free)
Shish Kebab (2 skewers) with rice

SIDE DISHES
Russian Crepes filled with beef and mushrooms
Piroshki - filled with meat or apples and dried fruit
Manti - steamed Russian dumplings filled with meat or vegetables
Stuffed Bell Pepper
Cabbage Rolls
Chebureki - spiced meat pockets

SALADS
Spicy Carrot Salad
Mushroom Zakuson - Russian style marinated mushrooms
Cabbage Provencal (cabbage salad with dill, cranberries, grapes, apples, and almonds)

SOUP
Vegetarian Borscht

DESSERTS
Baklava
Napoleon Cake (layered puff pastry with vanilla patisserie cream)
Medovik (honey cake)
Cashew Meringue (cake made of roasted cashews and meringue with patisserie cream and a touch of cranberries)
Oreshki (caramel and almond filled cookies)
Mad Ivan’s Honey Vodka Mix

DRINKS
Baltika Beer (imported)
Bottled water or soda

The event runs Friday May 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday May 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy! ^ LAD

Happy Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

boisecupcake:

There are a number of new local cupcakeries in the Boise area - we couldn’t be more thrilled!

• Le Bisou
• Cuppa Cake
• A Cupcake Paradise (mobile truck)
• Dollhouse Cupcake & Desserts
• Sugar & Sprinkles

RENT-A-GOAT 

Who knew you could rent-a-goat? My friend Nikki, that’s who! While at her house this weekend I was introduced to the Nanny (that’s a female goat) and her kids. For only $25 per month, plus $25 delivery and pick-up fee, the Nanny will keep Nikki’s yard naturally trim and healthy (they come with their own fertilizer, mind you) this summer. According to a Boise Weekly article on this topic, goats are an earth-friendly, long or short-term solution to weeds, thistles and *goatheads.* Chicken wire recommended for greenery or other items you’d like to keep from being nibbled on.

Not all of the RENT-A-GOATS come with kids, but Nikki was lucky! The kids are very friendly, domestic, and cute - and as they’re still receiving milk from their mother, they don’t contribute to the yard care, but are more like pets. So much fun for animals lovers (like me) and families!

Sound interesting? Contact Paul and Becky Stephens of Idahorse Farms in Greenleaf Idaho to schedule a rental period. Call 208-249-9292, or email at: zephy32(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Nom On ^ Leigh Ann

First Ever NAMPA FOOD TRUCK RALLY

Saturday, April 14th: 5-9pm at Lloyd’s Square (Front and 14th Avenue), in charming downtown Nampa!

Nom nom on Brick 29’s B29 Streatery, Archie’s Place, Brown Shuga Soul Food, and RiceWorks.

Live music and Idaho microbrews - beer sales benefit the Pix Theater restoration project (love this building)!

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April’s FOOD TRUCK RALLY is at M.K. Nature Center in Boise’s east end! Such a cool setting and such tasty eats!

Parking is VERY limited, so ride your bikes, skate, walk, etc. - it should be a crisp, clear day!

TasteSpotting →

If you ever find yourself in need of some cooking inspiration - check out tastespotting.com, a community-driven visual potluck.  mmmm.

Addicted to cereal marshmallows? Get your fix here: www.cerealmarshmallows.com - where you can purchase bags of just cereal marshmallows.

Not only does the owner of this site sell marshmallows, he also sells Smooth Rides and Care Kleen Cars.

You really can buy/sell ANYTHING on the internet.

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Food Truck Rally this Friday Afternoon  •  In support of Idaho Food Bank

5 - 9 PM off of Federal Way at 3562 South TK Way

Each can of food you bring is worth $1 off a tasty beer

Enjoy food on wheels from:

B29 Streatery

Archie’s Place

Calle 75 Tacos

Rice Works

Brown Shuga Soul Food 

and

Stuck in Your Grill

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Tuesdays are MOVIE NIGHT at Salt Tears 

This Tuesday (Nov. 8th): HAROLD & MAUDE

…the greatest love story ever told…

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New Belgium Seasonal, Kick, recommended by Noble Hardesty @bargernika http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/kick

Do you like waffles?!