13 Ways to Celebrate with your Valentine
February 4th, 2012 | No Comments
1) Sweetheart Sunset Dinner Cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene
A romantic dinner on the lake that includes prime rib, chicken piccata, Caesar salad, au gratin potatoes, fresh fruit and a special Valentine’s dessert, served with a complimentary bottle of champagne.
Saturday, February 11th | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, February 14th | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
2) Wine Tasting and Chocolate Pairing at Sawtooth Winery
Enjoy an array of Sawtooth Winery’s wine paired with
The “Chocolat” Bar’s chocolates, for a most enjoyable taste treat.
Saturday, February 11 |12:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday February 12 | 12:00pm to 5:00pm
3) Stay & Spa – Mountain Decadence at Shore Lodge in McCall
Steal away to Shore Lodge with the one you love. Shore Lodge has prepared the perfect evening of decadence for you and yours. Decadence package includes: One-night stay in a Lake View Suite; Two one-hour spa treatments of your choice at The Cove, an authentic McCall Spa; in-room champagne and strawberries nightcap.
Be forewarned! The Decadence package is stronger than Love Potion #9. Plan accordingly.
4) Romance Package at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg
Luxurious condo, chilled champagne or huckleberry wine, two complimentary wine glasses, bath salts for the tub, souvenir candle and sweetheart chocolates. Deluxe romance package includes his and her massage and dinner for two at Noah’s Canteen.
5) Celebrate with your Valentine in Sun Valley
Forever Plaid will serenade your sweetheart in the Boiler Room.
Swing back through time to the 1950’s with the Plaids as they revive close-harmony hits such as
Moments to Remember, Crazy ‘Bout Ya Baby, and Love is a Many-Spendored Thing!
Tuesday, February 14 | 7: 30 pm
Cocktails at fire pit 2 hours before show time
6) Trinity on the Beach in Sandpoint
Enjoy live acoustic music, along with food and drink specials.
Tuesday, February 14 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm
7) His & Hers Valentine Special at Hotel 43 in Boise
Spoil each other this Valentine’s Day with a special night .
You will be treated to two nights in a Capitol level room, “Hers” night is tickets for two on Friday, February 17th to La Bohme presented by Opera Idaho plus “His” night tickets for two on Saturday night to the Idaho Stampede basketball game. To top it off, enjoy breakfast for two on both Saturday and Sunday from the Metro Café. Valet parking for two nights, plus special Hotel 43 Valentines treats will be waiting for you upon arrival.
8) The Whole Ski Bang!
Skiing, pampering and tasty treats, this getaway to Aura Soma Lava Hot Springs in eastern Idaho promises quality couple time and a lot more! The Whole Ski Bang! package for two includes: a two night stay at Aura Soma Lava Hot Springs; a day of skiing at Pebble Creek Ski Area; a half hour of facilitated stretching and sports massage, day passes for soaking in the hot springs pools, soothing massages after a day on the slopes; Grounds for Change brand organic coffee, Chocolove chocolate bars, bottled water; chilled champagne or cider and more!
9) Inn-Credible Idaho!
Seeking a bed & breakfast that is intimate, romantic or rustic? Browse through “Inn-Credible Idaho” to find the accommodations that are right for you and your valentine!
10) Sweet to Spicy at the Idaho Botanical Gardens in Boise
Mustard is the king of condiments. From Dijon, France to Boise, Idaho and from sweet to spicy, the possibilities are endless. Join Sylvie Ryan to discover the wonders of cooking with mustard. Sample different mustards, including local products, and prepare a few simple recipes that are sure to bring sweet and spicy inspiration to your Valentine’s Day Feast!
Thursday, February 9 | 6:30 p.m.
11) “The Chocolate Affair” in Downtown Coeur d’Alene
The sweetest ‘Walk’ of the year ~ for the chocoholic. Join in the tasting.
Friday, February 10th | 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
12) Sweetheart’s Weekend at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg
Speed dating session on chair 3 and cupcake tasting paired with wines from Cupcake Winery.
Saturday, February 11
13) Oh Fudge! Make your Valentine’s Day even sweeter with this decadent fudge.
Idaho’s “Black Canyon Fudge” makes mouthwatering sweets with real cream and butter.
Thanksgiving Weekend Wine Events
November 17th, 2011 | 1 Comment
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of all the people you are thankful for in your life. It is a time for laughter, memories, and best of all great food and wine! After you have eaten your fill of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and if you’re brave, Grandma’s fruity green jello, gather everyone up and head out to an Idaho winery.
Enjoy special tastes from the barrels and bottles holding the finest Idaho wine. The wineries will be open to share their creations and to offer unique tasting opportunities for all! Come share good company and great wine this Thanksgiving weekend. Gather up everyone you know to experience Idaho’s noteworthy wine country with spectacular views, delectable pairings, and of course wine.
Below is a list of the wineries that will be open over Thanksgiving Weekend along with any specials they have to offer. For more winery information and directions, please click on the links below or go to www.idahowines.org.
3 Horse Ranch Vineyards
Open: November 16th-27th, except Thanksgiving Day
Hours: 11am-6pm
5900 Pearl Rd. Eagle, ID 83616
208-863-6561
www.3horseranchvineyards.com
$5 refunded with purchase
Wine samples will be offered with Buy Idaho and Idaho Preferred specialty food products provided by Timber Butte Elk, Ballard Cheese, Café de Paris, Weiser Candy Company, and Dorothy’s Jams & Jellys.
Bitner Vineyards
Open: November 18th-27th, except Thanksgiving Day
Hours: Noon-5pm, On the 25th: 10am-5pm
16645 Plum Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607
208-899-7648
www.bitnervineyards.com
Special: Buy one case of red at regular price and get 1/2 case of white at no cost.
Cinder
Barrel Tasting: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 25th-27th
Hours: Noon-5pm
107 E. 44th St. Garden City, ID 83714
208-407-4347
www.cinderwines.com
$ 5 per person
“Taste the fruits of our labor and celebrate the end of harvest with our winemaking team. We’ll be sampling straight from the barrel and telling some stories about what Mother Nature has brought us this year!”
Coiled Wines
Open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 25th-27th
Hours: Noon-5pm
107 E. 44th St. Garden City, ID 83714
707-480-4919
www.coiledwines.com
Coiled Wines will be pouring at Periple and offering barrel samples. There will be a 15% case discount.
Hells Canyon Winery & Zhoo Zhoo Wines
Open: Friday & Saturday, November 25th & 26th
Hours: 11am-6pm
18835 Symms Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607
208-283-1501
www.hellscanyonwinery.org & www.zhoozhoo.com
Featuring over 16 different wines including rare and limited releases. Fine art and sporting labels, great for gifting. Discounts on 6 pks and mixed cases. Holiday shipping available.
Huston Vineyards
Open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 25th-27th
Hours: Noon-5pm
16473 Chicken Dinner Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607
208-4557975
www.hustonvineyards.com
Come visit and enjoy wine pairings with specialty foods, barrel tastings and case discounts! Tasting fee at the door.
Indian Creek Winery
Open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 25th-27th
Hours: 11am-6pm
1000 N. McDermott Rd Kuna, ID 83634
208-922-4791
www.indiancreekwinery.com
Taste some wines straight from the barrels, enjoy vinyl records spinnin’ on the old record player, tasty apps, movie screenings on the projector, and wine specials you won’t want to miss out on! Only 30 minutes from Boise and 15 minutes from Nampa and Meridian, Indian Creek Winery has been harvesting quality vines, excellent wines, and good times since 1982!
Pend d’Orielle Winery
Open: Friday & Saturday, November 25th-26th
Hours: Noon-5pm
220 Cedar Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-8545
www.powine.com
$10 per person
Live music and tapas at Bistro Rouge Café
Periple
Open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 25th-27th
Hours: Noon-5pm
107 E. 44th St. Garden City, ID 83714
208-941-5641
www.periplewines.com
Stop by for wine tastings and fun!
Sawtooth Estate Winery
Open: Friday & Saturday, November 25th & 26th
Hours: Noon-5pm
13750 Surrey Lane Nampa, ID 83686
208-467-1200 ext. 3
www.sawtoothwinery.com
Annual Thanksgiving Open House
Food & Wine Pairings with Brick 29 Streatery/ 3 Girls Catering / Season’s Bistro & Wine Bar
Tours & Barrel Tastings
Bottle & Case Sales
Live Music by Dan Costello
Tickets: $10.00 per person 21+
*Complimentary: Sawtooth Wine Club members
Snake River Winery
Open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 25th-27th
Hours: Friday & Saturday: 10:30am-7:30pm, Sunday: Noon-5pm
Tasting Room: 786 W. Broad St. Boise, ID 83702
Winery: 24013 Arena Valley Rd., Parma ID
208-345-9463
www.snakeriverwinery.com
Stop by the tasting room or drive out to the winery for Barrel Tastings of the new wines!
Ste. Chapelle Winery
Open: Friday & Saturday, November 25th & 26th
Hours: 11am-5pm
19348 Lowell Rd Caldwell, ID 83607
208-453-7843
www.stechapelle.com
Open House and Barrel Tastings:
$10 per person Barrel Tasting and Tours *every hour starting at 11:00am
Includes logo wine glass, live entertainment and wine tasting.
Special wine and merchandise discounts available.
Come sample some of Idaho’s best….Weiser Classic Candy, Brown Shuga Soul Food, Rollingstone Chevre, Zeppole Baking Company and more!
Terra Nativa Vineyards
Open: Saturday, November 26th
Hours: 3-5pm
136 E Idaho Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, ID 83642
208-345-2421
Vale Wine Company
Open: Saturday, November 19th & Friday, November 25th
Hours: November 19th: 11am-3pm
November 25th: Noon-5pm
1904 E Chicago St. Suite F&G Caldwell, ID 83605
208-409-8950
www.valewineco.com
Enjoy Vale Wines from the bottle and barrel. Holiday Wine Specials you won’t want to miss. Gift packs and new releases available, music and food too.
Williamson Vineyards
Open: Friday & Saturday, November 25th-26th
Hours: 10am-4pm
19692 Williamson Lane Caldwell, ID 83714
208-459-7333
www.willorch.com
Take a scenic drive into Idaho wine country and join us for Williamson Orchards & Vineyards Fall Barrel Tasting! Experience the crisp air and beautiful fall colors while you sip on our delicious wines poured straight from the barrel. In addition to the barrel tasting, we will be releasing our newest addition to our wine collection… Sangiovese! Along with sampling wines, we will also be sampling smoked turkey, hot apple cider, crispy apples, cheese and chocolate. To top it all off enjoy case and bottle discounts on select wines!
Halloween, Winemaker’s Dinner, Nation’s Largest Steelhead Derby. Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time
October 17th, 2011 | No Comments
Week 10: October 31st — November 6
Jack Frost paints a portrait of beauty
With colors so vivid and bright;
It’s framed with a purple misty haze
And draped in a frosty night.
Big, fat, bright orange pumpkins
Nestle snugly among shocks of corn;
Leaves flutter silently earthward;
Ice sparkles like glass in the dawn.
The nuts drop softly upon the ground,
Leaves fall and hide them there;
Squirrels work away industriously,
Their winter store to prepare.
A pale harvest moon sails serenely
Across a star-studded sky,
And smiles on a world full of color
Since Jack Frost has just passed by.
~unknown~
October 31: Happy Halloween. Prepare this tasty dish for visiting ghouls and goblins.
Apple Honey Crisp
6 cups thinly sliced Idaho apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup honey
¾ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup flour
Wash and peel apples (about 6 large apples). Toss with lemon juice. Place apples in 9X13” baking pan. Drizzle honey over apple mixture. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, rolled oats and flour. Blend in butter until fine crumbs are formed. Sprinkle topping over apples and honey. Bake in 375° oven for 45 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream.
Recipe from Idaho Preferred.
November 5 — 12: Nation’s Largest Steelhead Derby, Lewiston.
Grab your fishing pole and cash in on daily money prizes.
November 5: Winemaker’s Dinner, 6:00pm, The Narrows at Shore Lodge, McCall
Experience artisan wines paired with Executive Chef Eric Gruber’s Northwest cuisine. $125 per person for Winemaker’s Dinner or a special lodging package for the event priced at $349 includes dinner for two and one night’s lodging for two in a lake-view suite.
Enjoy local food and wine at these Idaho restaurants.
Farmers Market Guide
A Harvest Guideto farm festivals, pumpkin patches and corn mazes
Culinary Event Calendar for August 29 – September 5
Culinary Event Calendar for September 6 – 11
Culinary Event Calendar for September 12 – 17
Culinary Event Calendar September 18 – 25
Culinary Event Calendar September 26 – October 2
Culinary Event Calendar October 3 – October 9
Culinary Event Calendar October 10 – 16
Culinary Event Calendar October 17 – 23
Culinary Event Calendar October 24 – 30
Culinary Event Calendar October 31 – November 6
Braised Lamb, Tea Tasting, and Italian Cooking. Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time
October 10th, 2011 | No Comments
Week 9: October 24 – 30
Before you head out with the wee ghosties and ghoulies for some trick-or-treating, stop in to one of these fantastic culinary events. Rest assured, they are more treat than trick!
October 26: Braised Lamb and Manchego Potatoes Cooking Class, Basque Market
Enjoy tapas and wine tasting while learning how to slow braise lamb shanks, a traditional Basque meal, in this authentic cooking class. You’ll also learn about wine pairings and wines of this robust region. Class begins at 6pm.
October 28: Stock Your Cellar Event
Join the Basque Market for some eerie Halloween potions. Featuring some wicked and mysterious wines good for Halloween parties and fall festivities, the evening begins with deliciously spooky tapas. $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
October 28: “La Festa della Strega” Fuel for the Soul Cooking Class
Transition into a more hearty winter menu with this interim four-course Italian meal.
Reserve your spot in this locally based, globally inspired class.
October 29: Tea Tasting and Cupping at Goldy’s Corner
Warm up with a nice cup of tea. Examine and taste 4 – 6 teas from the top five tea-producing countries. Learn about proper “cupping” and evaluating this soothing beverage.
Idaho Beef Council and the National Cattleman’s Beef Associations offers up this chilly day recipe.
Chilly Day Beef Chili
Ingredients:
2-½ pounds boneless beef chuck or round, cut into ½ -inch pieces
2 cans (15- ½ ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Mexican Seasoning Mix (recipe following)
1 can (15- ½ ounces) chili-style tomato sauce with diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
Toppings
Shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, diced green onion, diced avocado, and light-sour cream.
1. Combine all ingredients except salsa and toppings in 4-½ to 5-½- quart slow cooker; mix well. Cover and cook on HIGH 5-½ to 6 hours or on LOW 8 to 9 hours, until beef is tender.
2. Just before serving, stir in salsa; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Serve with toppings, as desired.
Enjoy local food and wine at these Idaho restaurants.
Farmers Market Guide
A Harvest Guideto farm festivals, pumpkin patches and corn mazes
Culinary Event Calendar for August 29 – September 5
Culinary Event Calendar for September 6 – 11
Culinary Event Calendar for September 12 – 17
Culinary Event Calendar September 18 – 25
Culinary Event Calendar September 26 – October 2
Culinary Event Calendar October 3 – October 9
Culinary Event Calendar October 10 – 16
Culinary Event Calendar October 17 – 23
Culinary Event Calendar October 24 – 30
Culinary Event Calendar October 31 – November 6
Horseback Riding, Wine Tours, and Fall Recipes. Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time.
October 4th, 2011 | No Comments
Week 8: October 17 – 23
As we get closer to Halloween and the cool Idaho air gives us a reprieve from the summer heat, rich wines and hearty dishes of comfort foods take center stage. It’s not too late to enjoy an outdoor adventure and ease into fall with these great Idaho events.
October 23 – 29: 7-Day Wine Tasting Getaway, Red Horse Mountain Ranch, Harrison
Sample over 30 regional wines, be delighted with chef prepared meals, and enjoy a wide range of guided adventures including horseback riding, sporting clays, kayaking, and boat tours.
October 21: Pend d’Oreille Winery Live Music Line-up
Savor some delicious wine and listen to the soft, acoustic, indie folk/rock of Jean Mann from coastal Washington. Concert is from 5 pm – 8pm.
Sip Your Way Through Idaho Wine Country: Idaho Wine Passport Program
In partnership with the Idaho Statesman, the Idaho Wine Commission created the Idaho Wine Passport Program. Passport holders receive special deals at the 20 participating wineries located throughout Idaho, and will be entered to win a stellar grand wine prize. Passport is valid through the end of April, 2012.
With fall comes an abundance of gourds. Courtesy of the Idaho Preferred recipe library, this delicious recipe is perfect for warming up as the temperatures cool down.
Beef-Picadillo-Stuffed Acorn Squash
1 pound ground beef
1 cup torn Romaine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Mexican Seasoning Mix
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
⅓ cup raisins
1 acorn squash, quartered, cooked
1 tablespoon slivered almonds (optional)
1. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into ¾-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.
2. Sprinkle seasoning mix and cinnamon over beef; mix well. Stir in tomato sauce and raisins, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over squash. Garnish with almonds, if desired.
Enjoy local food and wine at these Idaho restaurants.
Farmers Market Guide
A Harvest Guideto farm festivals, pumpkin patches and corn mazes
Culinary Event Calendar for August 29 – September 5
Culinary Event Calendar for September 6 – 11
Culinary Event Calendar for September 12 – 17
Culinary Event Calendar September 18 – 25
Culinary Event Calendar September 26 – October 2
Culinary Event Calendar October 3 – October 9
Culinary Event Calendar October 10 – 16
Culinary Event Calendar October 17 – 23
Culinary Event Calendar October 24 – 30
Culinary Event Calendar October 31 – November 6
Lamb Dine Around, Street Food, Potato Vodka Tour. Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time
September 21st, 2011 | No Comments
Week 6: October 3-9
The harvest season is in full swing, supplying farmer’s markets with endless edibles and fall decorations, and vineyards with a bounty of fruit. Blazing reds, gold, and orange dapple the countryside creating a natural palette of breathtaking beauty.
Celebrate the gifts from the land.
All Week: B-29 Streatery, Caldwell and Nampa
The brain child of Chef Dustan Bristol of Brick 29 Bistro, B29 Streatery is a mobile kitchen offering local ingredients and white tablecloth quality cuisine in a street food format.
All Week: Potato Vodka Tour, Caldwell and Coeur d’Alene
Bardenay Distillery and Restaurant in Coeur d’Alene
Koenig Distillery and Winery: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for tastings and tour.
October 7-9: Lamb Dine Around at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Ketchum & Hailey
Indulge your taste buds with exquisite lamb dishes in the Wood River Valley.
October 8-9:Clearwater Corn Maze, Lewiston
Vandal fans, this year’s corn maze is shaped like Joe Vandal’s head.
October 8-9: Harvest Festival at Botanical Gardens, Boise
Enjoy live music, hay rides, games, and kid’s activities. Shop the farmers market with a variety of local vendors and fresh ingredients. Fun for all ages.
Enjoy local food and wine at these Idaho restaurants.
Farmers Market Guide
A Harvest Guide to farm festivals, pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
Culinary Event Calendar for August 29 – September 5
Culinary Event Calendar for September 6 – 11
Culinary Event Calendar for September 12-17
Culinary Event Calendar September 18 – 25
Culinary Event Calendar September 26 – October 2
Culinary Event Calendar October 3 – 9
Culinary Event Calendar October 10 – 16
Culinary Event Calendar October 17 – 23
Culinary Event Calendar October 24 – 30
Culinary Event Calendar October 31 – November 6
A Plethora of Food, Wine, Beer, and Events: Harvest Idaho; One Bite at a Time
September 12th, 2011 | 1 Comment
Week 5 September 26 – October 2
Get-togethers and festivals are synonymous with the fall season. The cool crisp temperatures combined with the fall harvest create a celebratory atmosphere. Our taste buds crave warm hearty dishes paired with full-bodied libations. We hunger for a “last summer hurrah.” Savor the season. Tap into the local flavors and celebrations and Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time. Cheers!
September 28th: Fall Tapas Class, Basque Market, Boise
This class will feature one of our most popular tapas, green olive tapenade. Classes begin at 6pm and include tapas, a tasting of 3-4 wines, and of course, you get to eat whatever we make during the class.
September 30 – October 1: Oktoberfest, Coeur d’Alene
Festivities include: 12 tasting stations featuring over 20 craft brews, traditional German style food, live music, and a variety of contests.
October 1: Farm to Table ~ Year of Idaho Food, College of Idaho, Caldwell
Dinner will feature a delectable meal prepared with local foods, followed by a Farm to Table presentation, and concluding with local comedy-acting duo, The Fool Squad (Joe Golden and Tom Wilmorth). Local food never looked so foolish!
October 2: Oktoberfest and the First Annual Amateur Wine and Beer Competition, Woodriver Cellars, Eagle
Bring your homemade brews to be judged by our very own winemaker. This is the perfect chance to put your wine making and beer brewing to the ultimate taste test. Enjoy Idaho’s local brews, authentic German food, and dance the afternoon away to the sounds of the Treasure Valley’s Musik Meisters Omm Pa Pa band.
October 2 – 8: 7-Day Wine Tasting Getaway, Red Horse Mountain Ranch, Harrison.
Sample over 30 regional wines, be delighted with chef prepared meals, and enjoy a wide range of guided adventures including: horseback riding, sporting clays, kayaking, and boat tours.
Culinary Calendars and more information:
A Harvest guide to farm festivals, pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
Culinary Event Calendar for August 29 – September 5.
Culinary Event Calendar for September 6 – 11.
Culinary Event Calendar for September 12 – 17.
Culinary Event Calendar September 18 – 25.
Culinary Event Calendar September 26 – October 2
Culinary Event Calendar October 3 – 9
Culinary Event Calendar October 10 – 16
Culinary Event Calendar October 17 – 23
Culinary Event Calendar October 24 – 30
Culinary Event Calendar October 31 – November 6
Idaho’s Bounty, First Day of Fall, Oompah Band, and Oktoberfests: Harvest Idaho; One Bite at a Time
September 6th, 2011 | No Comments
Week 4 September 18 – 25 
Are you epicurious? Vacation food adventures in mid-September are especially rewarding for your taste buds. Orchards overflowing with ripe fruit. Local produce at farmers markets. Premier epicurean celebrations. What are you waiting for? Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time.
September 18– 24: 7-Day Wine Tasting Getaway, Red Horse Mountain Ranch, Harrison.
Sample over 30 regional wines, be delighted with chef prepared meals, and enjoy a wide range of guided adventures including horseback riding, sporting clays, kayaking, and boat tours.
September 22: A Carnivore’s Dream – A Five Course Tasting Menu from Idaho’s Bounty and Local Farms with Guest Chef Dave Martin (from Bravo’s Top Chef Series) at Elkhorn Springs Restaurant, Ketchum
This is the opening dinner for the annual Sun Valley Harvest Festival. Seating is limited – Advanced reservations recommended.
September 23: Pasta – Tre d’Amore, Adult Cooking Class from 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Boise.
Sheer bliss awaits your palate as tonight’s menu features not one, not two but three types of pasta.
September 24: Summer’s Last Hurrah, Adult Cooking Class from 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Boise. Enjoy classic Italian culinary delights as we transition into a season of more hearty fare. This menu will serve you well, whether you are hosting a warm weather affair or looking to hunker down for a crisp, cool weather autumn meal.
September 23 – 25: Sun Valley Harvest Festival
Taste offerings from regional Idaho farmers, chefs, wine makers, distillers and brewers. Learn about the newest marketplace items, cooking techniques, wines, and ideas. Enjoy gourmet food, wines, spirits, and beer.
September 24: A Taste of Harvest, from 1 pm – 5pm, Caldwell.
A celebration of Idaho’s fall harvests.
http://www.collegeofidaho.edu/administration/development/events/tasteoftheharvest/
September 24: Oktoberfest in McCall
Alpine Village Plaza transforms into a one-day German style Oktoberfest complete with an oompah band! This is a fundraiser for MCPAWS Regional Animal Shelter.
September 24 : Portneuf Valley Brewing Oktoberfest, Pocatello
Roll out the barrel and have a barrel of fun! Join the street party from 4 pm – midnight.
For more information and culinary event calendars:
A Harvest guide to farm festivals, pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
Culinary Event Calendar for August 29 – September 5
Culinary Event Calendar for September 6 – 11
Culinary Event Calendar for September 12 – 17
Culinary Event Calendar September 18 – 25
Culinary Event Calendar September 26 – October 2
Culinary Event Calendar October 3 – 9
Culinary Event Calendar October 10 – 16
Culinary Event Calendar October 17 – 23
Culinary Event Calendar October 24 – 30
Culinary Event Calendar October 31 – November 6
Cajun Cuisine, Grape Stomping, Wine Tasting Getaway and Jamming Workshop: Harvest Idaho; One Bite at a Time
August 29th, 2011 | No Comments
This week’s culinary event calendar embraces an attitude of entertainment and merriment for all ages. Spend seven days tasting wine, an afternoon of stomping grapes, or an evening celebrating Cajun cuisine — all captivate the senses and elevate the pleasure of harvest season.
Follow the events on Twitter.
- September 11 – 17: 7-Day Wine Tasting Getaway, Red Horse Mountain Ranch, Harrison.
Sample over 30 regional wines, be delighted with chef prepared meals, and enjoy a wide range of guided adventures. 
September 16: An Evening on the Bayou at Snyder Winery in Buhl.
A Celebration of Cajun Cuisine, Music, and Dance from 6 – 11pm. Taste the new wine releases and meet local artist John McClusky.- September 16: Trout Festival, Downtown Buhl. Local food, beer and wine, and featuring trout appetizers.
- September 17: Preserve the Harvest Workshop, Moscow Food Co-op.
This workshop will have you canning, dehydrating, pickling, freezing, and jamming with confidence. - September 17: Idaho Falls Harvest Fest at the Snake River Landing.
Annual festival honors the true spirit of gratitude for the local farmers and their harvest. 
September 17: Eagle Food and Wine Festival at BanBury Golf Club, from 6 – 9 pm , Eagle.
Celebrate the culinary and viticulture delights of Eagle. select Idaho wineries and pairing them with premier local chefs.- September 17: Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival at Woodriver Cellars from 11 am – 4pm, Eagle.
Grape stomping competitions for all ages, live music, great food and award-winning wine.
A Harvest guide to farm festivals, pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
Culinary Event Calendar August 29 – September 5
Culinary Event Calendar September 6 – 11
Culinary Event Calendar September 12 – 17
Culinary Event Calendar September 18 – 25
Culinary Event Calendar September 26 – October 2
Culinary Event Calendar October 3 – 9
Culinary Event Calendar October 10 – 16
Culinary Event Calendar October 17 – 23
Culinary Event Calendar October 24 – 30
Culinary Event Calendar October 31 – November 6
Cooking Classes, Spuds, Suds, Paella, Whitewater and Wine at Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time
August 22nd, 2011 | No Comments
If you’re into food, wine and locally sourced menus, it’s time for you to Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time. Beginning August 29 running through November 6, you can spice-up your travel itinerary with a unique gastronomic experience unsurpassed by any, featuring local brews, eats, vino and sweets.
The calendar below (September 4 – 10) will introduce you to upcoming food events, activities and chefs giving you the opportunity to experience Idaho’s exceptional harvest season in a variety of ways – and don’t forget to look for the Idaho Preferred seal of approval when purchasing products. Idaho Preferred supports local farmers, ranchers, processors, and communities.
Follow the events on Twitter.
September 4 – 10: 7-Day Wine Tasting Getaway, Red Horse Mountain Ranch, Harrison.
Sample over 30 regional wines, be delighted with chef prepared meals, and enjoy a wide range of guided outdoor adventures . http://www.redhorsemountain.com/packages/wine-tasting-weeks/
September 7th and 9th – Paella on the Patio, Basque Market, Boise.
You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to enjoy a heaping bowl of delicious seafood, chicken and chorizo paella with freshly baked bread. Arrive early to secure a seat and enjoy a glass of wine or a bubbly Spanish soda while watching the paella preparation, or take it to go. The paella disappears quickly so don’t be late! http://www.thebasquemarket.com/paella
September 7th : Paella and Tapas Class, Boise
One of the Basque Market’s most popular classes! This class will feature one of our most popular tapas, green olive tapenade. The traditional technique of preparing delicious seafood paella will be shown and enjoyed during the class as well! Classes begin at 6pm and include tapas, a tasting of 3-4 wines.
http://www.thebasquemarket.com/classes-events
September 9 – 11: Pend d’Oreille Winery’s Annual Harvest Party in Sandpoint. Food sampling, wine tasting and live music going on all weekend. http://www.powine.com/
September 9 – 11: Festa! Celebrate the Bounty! Caldwell
Spend the weekend enjoying the annual fall event hosted by the Sunnyslope Wine and Food Trail to celebrate this year’s harvest. Wine tasting, live music, delicious foods, and various festivities will fill the valley. http://sunnyslopefesta.blogspot.com/
September 10: Wine and Dine Dinner Train, Horseshoe Bend. Experience a uniquely crafted culinary and wine tasting event on Thunder Mountain Line. Dinner will feature a variety of local vineyards from Idaho’s Southwest Region with exquisite Idaho gourmet meal. Each train ride is 3.0 hours (round trip). http://www.thundermountainline.com/WineandDine2011.html
September 10: Spuds and Suds Festival, Grand Targhee Resort
Highlights the ubiquitous Idaho potato and local brews from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Grand Targhee Resort. Brew tastings from Snake River Brewing, Wildlife Brewery and Grand Teton Brewing. http://www.grandtarghee.com/the-resort/news-events/1759/SpudsandSudsFestival.php
September 10: A Taste of Tuscany with Chef Gruber, Shore Lodge, McCall
If you haven’t been to one of Chef Gruber’s cooking classes, make sure to attend this themed evening event- ‘Flavors of Tuscany’. Please contact Cindy @ cbray@shorelodgemccall.com
September 10-14: Cooking Adventure – Culinary Whitewater Series with Row Adventures
Five-days on the famous Snake River through Hells Canyon. ). Carving the deepest river gorge in North America and featuring the best autumn whitewater in the West. Participants will be taught by ROW Adventures’ talented guide staff as well as a skilled chef to learn how to prepare gourmet meals in the wilderness http://www.rowadventures.com/cooking-adventure-culinary-rafting.html
Culinary Event Calendar August 29 – September 5
Culinary Event Calendar September 6 – 11
Culinary Event Calendar September 12 – 17
Culinary Event Calendar September 18 – 25
Culinary Event Calendar September 26 – October 2
Culinary Event Calendar October 3 – 9
Culinary Event Calendar October 10 – 16
Culinary Event Calendar October 17 – 23
Culinary Event Calendar October 24 – 30
Culinary Event Calendar October 31 – November 6
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