Food

It’s a scenic drive to Peaceful Belly Farm in the picturesque foothills of Boise, Idaho. That’s especially true when the evening sun is starting to set and you’re heading to a delicious farm-to-fork dinner with fresh vegetables, fruits and meats direct from local growers. Photo copyright Teresa O’Connor

During the summer, one of my favorite traditions is to shop at my local farmers market. From gorgeous fresh foods and handcrafted artisan products to charming live music, there’s always plenty happening. Plus, I like the feeling of supporting my local economy by keeping family farmers profitable and sustainable in my community. Do you have […]

From artichokes and asparagus to spicy greens and sweet peas, there are plenty of things to love about spring vegetables. These spring vegetables help cleanse your system after months of heavy winter diets. Many of these foods have been shown to strengthen the liver, detoxify the body, protect against cancers, and put pep back into your step … so you’ll have […]

Just as the leaves begin to change each year, my kitchen pantry starts to fill with jars of jewel-colored liquids infusing with fruit. These fruit-infused vodkas sit in my pantry from the end of summer until the winter holidays. Depending on what’s available locally, I’ll infuse everything from elderberries and huckleberries to peaches, plums and pears. Over the years, this ritual has become a nice […]