Thai offers no static
January 20, 2010
Twenty years ago I traveled through Thailand on a budget of $10 a day. I wasn’t picky about accommodations. ...(more)
The consciousness carnivore confesses
November 25, 2009
Cindy Friend and Aidan Sullivan combine old technology with new by putting the old school Dutch Oven into the convection gas version. The Feasting Table takes a step back from the Thanksgiving Day table to consider our cravings. ...(more)
Local gnocchi master and the power of polenta
October 28, 2009
There are a few things I stink at, despite repeated attempts to master them. I can’t make muffins, cinnamon rolls…or gnocchi. The muffins and rolls I can justify. ...(more)
On the farm
October 07, 2009
The family cow. I want one. And the chickens, the goats, the horses, the donkey, and all the other goodies that make up the quintessential family farm.
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Fall into autumn with Cincy Chili
September 09, 2009
Chili was never on my list of traditions until we moved to Teton Valley. Now I understand the delight of knowing that there are several batches in the freezer, waiting for when the skiing is good, the days are long, and dinner plans fall short. ...(more)
Secret to best potatos on earth
August 19, 2009
Growing up in the suburbs of NJ, I always thought cast iron pots were only used to adorn the kitchens of fine country inns. Evident by their absurd price tags in antique stores, surely innkeepers were the only people willing to shell out that kind of ...(more)
Rainy days a perfect time for old favorites
June 10, 2009
A rainy, wet, cold June day in Teton Valley Idaho. We had plans to bring you the secrets of Dutch Oven Cooking with the family of Jerad and Angie Hill, but today's summer snow will postpone that until next time. The kids and I were discussing what ...(more)
It's delightful down in Chile
May 13, 2009
Teton Valley's own Christian Santelices and Sue Muncaster have first hand knowledge of the chilly nights and the golden moon. They met and fell in love there, perhaps over a bowl of Pastel de Choclo infused with good juju and extra chili pepper. Chri ...(more)