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  • A new home for the updates

    If you’re looking for the daily updates I’m going to be posting them at TreasuredValley.com from now on. There you’ll find my stuff related to beer and food as well. Unequivocal Notion is going to go back to its political roots, so if you’re one of the new comers but [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 10:31pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Monday 6.1

    Number of comments: 6
    The Treasure Valley: Idaho Press-Tribune: Belle District sees change. Great read on what is currently going on in Downtown Nampa following the closing of Market Limone. Boise Arts: Leading Ladies. Eagle-Star Technology Corridor spreads its message. The chairman of the Valley technology corridor says UGOBE’s demise hasn’t hurt efforts to recruit California companies. Homedale [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2009, 8:06am EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday 5.29

    Number of comments: 10
    The Treasure Valley: Kuna P&Z decision sets barrier in path of power line project. Teens lawyer outlines defense. Zachary Neagle’s defense attorney said Thursday he takes allegations of sexual abuse of the teen by his murdered father seriously. ‘Good Morning America’ interviews Zachary Neagle’s mom. One tick, two tick, three tick, please no more. [...]
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    Posted: May 29, 2009, 8:09am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday 5.28

    Number of comments: 2
    The Treasure Valley: Ex-construction boss now builds massive sandwiches. Blue Turf Grill might have remained just a dream if not for the bad economy. Sounds great! Not to mention a great story. Mike Boss writing at Idaho Business Review: Dale Peterson has a network he’d like to sell you. Nice read about [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 7:16am EDT
    by Chris

  • Wednesday 5.27

    The Treasure Valley: Downtown Boise streetcar plan on track. Crapo will seek stimulus money for the project, and businesses get a glimpse of what it may cost them. Panel broadens dress ideas. The Caldwell School District’s uniform committee Tuesday recommended a more lenient dress policy than the one previously considered for the [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 7:35am EDT
    by Chris

  • Tuesday 5.26

    Number of comments: 7
    The Treasure Valley: Idaho Business Review: New downtown eateries take over vacated spaces. Sounds like Boise is getting a little slew of new places to eat at. Check out Downtown Nampa Nights on Thursdays. Ever since we’ve moved back to Idaho we give Downtown Nampa Nights a shot (or two) each year, [...]
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    Posted: May 26, 2009, 7:29am EDT
    by Chris

  • Weekend Tunes

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    Modest Mouse and “Satellite Skin”. [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 3:25pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Have a great Memorial Day Weekend

    Number of comments: 3
    Enjoy yourselves out there but do it safely. And while you’re standing around drinking beer watching brother Bill flippin’ chuck on the grill talking about your uncle’s crappy golf game and cousin Ruthie’s new mole, make sure you remember why we celebrate Memorial Day. On a brewy note, I think I’ve definitely [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 3:02pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday 5.22

    Number of comments: 3
    Today’s must read: Mark Warner, Jeffrey Jackson and Derick O’Neill: Commuter rail from Boise to Nampa is quite feasible. If you happened to read the Statesman’s May 15 article, “Commuter rail between Boise and Nampa? Not now; maybe never,” please remember the old adage, “You can’t always trust what you read in [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 7:53am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday 5.21

    Number of comments: 9
    The Treasure Valley: Hidden Springs Charter School lawsuit may set precedent. Hidden Springs says Idaho state law governing public school funding should apply to it, too. This could step up the charter school debate a notch. KTVB: Albertsons rolls out big price cuts, but not in Idaho. Caldwell boy charged with dad’s murder [...]
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    Posted: May 21, 2009, 7:18am EDT
    by Chris

  • Got lunch or dinner plans yet?

    Well, if you don’t you should head down to Brick 29 in Nampa, today they are donating 100% of their profits to 3 local charities. From the Brick 29 website: MAY 20th——TURN THE TABLES as we celebrate our second anniversary All NET SALES will be donated on MAY 20th to celebrate our second anniversary [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2009, 10:40am EDT
    by Chris

  • Wednesday 5.20

    Number of comments: 9
    The Treasure Valley: KTVB: People start moving into downtown condo skyscraper. Check out the pics, looks like a pretty cool place. Eye On Boise: Possible buyer for Tamarack? Would it be a bad thing if it was to be mothballed for a couple of years? I’d be interested to see how actual [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2009, 7:11am EDT
    by Chris

  • Tuesday 5.19

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    Today’s must read: The MountainGoat Report: Homedale Shooting Tragedy — “Nothing about this is fair but portions seem patently unfair.” Indeed. The Treasure Valley: LED industry could spark new growth in the Treasure Valley. A cluster of startups hopes to capitalize on the efficiency and low cost of light-emitting diode technology. Teacher back in class [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 7:38am EDT
    by Chris

  • Idaho beer festivals, they’re a beautiful thing

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    10 tix to the Mountain Brewers’ Fest in Idaho Falls on June 6th. Still thinkin’ about going? Brewtopian Beer Market from Boise is considering chartering a bus to take over on the morning of the 6th and coming home later that evening. If you’re interested, you can sign up here (Facebook [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2009, 4:01pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Monday 5.18

    Number of comments: 8
    Today’s must read: Mike Boss: We are the media… now what? While those of us in the social media community are donning our FreeWyatt T-shirts and trading high-fives at local TweetUps, however, I do have one more take-away I’d like to share at the risk of being a party pooper. Now that [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2009, 7:46am EDT
    by Chris

  • Weekend Tunes

    of Montreal and “Id Engager”: [...]
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    Posted: May 15, 2009, 5:33pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday 5.15

    Number of comments: 4
    Today’s must read: The New York Times: When ‘Local’ Makes It Big: [...] Frito-Lay is one of several big companies that, along with some large-scale farming concerns, are embracing a broad interpretation of what eating locally means. This mission creep has the original locavores choking on their yerba mate. But food executives who [...]
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    Posted: May 15, 2009, 7:35am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday 5.14

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    …still having some network issues…apperently some people can see the site, others can’t… Today’s Must Read: KTVB: 75-year-old jailed for failing to clean up his yard. BOISE — About a dozen cars, numerous appliances and piles of wood cover a Boise man’s yard. And the head of Boise zoning says it’s one of [...]
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    Posted: May 14, 2009, 9:12am EDT
    by Chris

  • And…

    We’re back! I missed ya, hope you missed me. [...]
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    Posted: May 14, 2009, 6:34am EDT
    by Chris

  • A note on the beer reviews…

    They’ll return in a week. I’m adding them to something that I’m working on right now, something that should be ready for launch next Monday, that’s what I’m shootin’ for anyway. Surprises are fun. Till then, enjoy some craft brews for American Craft Beer Week! Cheers! [...] [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 3:50pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Monday 5.11

    Today’s must read: Great read on how we got to be known as The Treasure Valley and the forces that want to call us Boise Valley — Simon Shifrin: Who says no ‘treasure’ in the valley? The Treasure Valley: Today is the first day of Nampa Bike & Walk Week. Boise may reflect where [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 8:06am EDT
    by Chris

  • Mother’s Day Weekend Tunes

    Figured I’d toss out an assortment, hopefully one will fit your tastes… Kayne West “Hey Mama” Danzig “Mother” Pink Floyd “Mother” John Lennon “Mother” Hope everyone is having a great Mother’s Day weekend and I really hope you’re enjoying this beautiful weather we’re having — I know I am. [...] [...]
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    Posted: May 10, 2009, 8:49am EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday 5.8

    Today’s Must Read: Dan Popkey: How Idaho Gov. Otter’s road plan became roadkill — Governor failed to move the public or the House as the economy crashed. Choice cut: Maintenance - the core of Otter’s pitch - is a tougher sell than was former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne’s $1 billion “Connecting Idaho” plan [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2009, 7:59am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday 5.7

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    The Treasure Valley: Boise City lays off 9 workers. Pedestrian hit by car on State Street dies. Upcoming graduates reflect on BSU evolution. Spring time water flows create dangerous situations for river users. Idaho Power reorganizes, 40 jobs affected. Daycare owner says they’re taking proper steps to combat swine flu. NNU commencement Sunday. Canyon County , ACLU in [...]
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    Posted: May 07, 2009, 7:29am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Wednesday brew: Oskar Blues’ Dale’s Pale Ale

    Yep, good beer does come in a can. I’ve seen these sittin’ in the beer cooler for quite a while now and just never got the urge to pick up a six-pack — man, was I missin’ out. The color is fantastic for a pale ale, it is a nice deep brownish-amber [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2009, 3:24pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Wednesday 5.6

    Number of comments: 9
    The Treasure Valley: ‘Think Nampa First’ to be modeled on Boise business campaign. I’m really glad to hear about this, but it’s going to take a lot to convince the Nampa-chain-loving-masses that your local joints deserve to be supported. Caldwell considers elementary school uniforms. Boise council member wants city to buy local. Ada County [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2009, 7:40am EDT
    by Chris

  • Cinco de Mayo cervezas: Dos Equis Special Lager and Negro Modelo

    Ah, come on… you knew this was coming. Neither one of these brews are great swill per se, but that’s not to say that they aren’t good beers. Dos Equis Special Lager is my favorite Mexican brew, I’ve drank many of these loftily staring at the Caribbean Sea, my back burning in [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 3:41pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Tuesday - Cinco de Mayo

    Number of comments: 5
    The Treasure Valley: Sadly, Downtown Nampa’s Market Limone has closed up shop. It was a really great place while it lasted, one my wife and I enjoyed frequently. I guess this means no more bottomless Pimm’s Cups on the sidewalk during the summer. Idaho Press Tribune story on the closing of the [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 7:29am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Monday brew: Deschutes Brewery’s Bachelor ESB

    Number of comments: 2
    Fitting for this murky Treasure Valley Monday. Pours with a minimal head, but has nice lacing as it is quaffed down, it as a kind of murky amber-ish color, has a very spicy nose to it. Piney, malty, hoppy and somewhat bitter, as its name and family would imply. The hops [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 4:12pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Some Flying Pie with a Triple Pie

    Stromboli from The Flying Pie and Sockeye’s Triple Pie Ale. A salty, malty combo made in heaven. [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 12:12pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Monday 5.4

    Today’s must read: Matt Taibbi: The Class Clowns — Once the masters of evil politics, Republicans have been reduced to half-assed buffoonery, providing comic relief for desperate times. Choice cut: Following the Republican Party of late has been a movingly depressing experience, sort of like watching Old Yeller die - if Old [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 8:21am EDT
    by Chris

  • Weekend Tunes

    Number of comments: 2
    Hill of Beans and “Satan, Lend Me a Dollar” [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 5:18pm EDT
    by Chris

  • A Friday brew: Samuel Adams’ Double Bock

    Number of comments: 3
    Now this is how you finish out Bock week. Wow. This outstanding version of a double bock pours with an excellent head and has good lacing as you swill it down. Color is a pretty dark amber, but it looks a lot lighter than it really is. I didn’t get much from [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 4:24pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday 5.1

    Number of comments: 10
    Today’s must read: Bill Cope: Remember … We Won… And we’re still winning. Idaho swine flu: Idaho gets first probable case of swine flu. Man, the media is eatin’ this up. If you watched KTVB yesterday you’d think the first “probable” case was a sure sign of the apocalypse. To be fair, KTRV [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 7:35am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday 4.30

    Number of comments: 10
    Today’s must read: TVA’s No joy in Midvale. Idaho Swine Flu: Idaho investigating 12 more possible cases of Swine Flu. Idaho continues to prepare for possible flu pandemic. Idaho has no confirmed cases of swine flu. The Treasure Valley: Urban farmers make the most of tiny Boise plots. Pretty awesome story and something I think we’re going [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 7:08am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Wednesday brew: Anchor Brewing Co.’s Anchor Bock Beer

    Another great bock for a beautiful Wednesday afternoon. Pours with a large fluffy cloud-like head that unfortunately disappears pretty quickly, the color is a deep, dare I say beautiful mahogany. Smell is very malty and caramely. Taste is very smokey and tobacco-ish with some pleasantly sweet caramel notes on the backside [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 3:59pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Wednesday 4.29

    Number of comments: 3
    The Treasure Valley: Boise mayor to roll out new trash and recycling program Thursday. Awesome to have a city take such a proactive position on recycling. Here in Nampa we just barely got bins, and we still can’t recycle glass — something I’m assuming there is a lot of. In Meridian you [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 8:06am EDT
    by Chris

  • Tuesday 4.28

    Number of comments: 6
    If you have a minute I’d really appreciate it if you would fill out this quick reader’s survey for me. Thanks! The Treasure Valley: Treasure Valley cities wrestle with cost of animal control. Vickie Holbrook: Do your know what alcohol games your kids play? I know at least one of you want a Idaho swine [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2009, 7:23am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Monday Brew: Mendocino’s Special Edition Bock Beer

    I’ve had this beer sitting in my fridge for about 3 weeks now, and ironically it was one of the beers on tap when we visited Idaho Fry Company on Saturday. I had some of Mendocino Brewing Company’s Bock last year a few times and enjoyed it — probably isn’t the [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2009, 3:52pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Idaho Fry Company

    Number of comments: 3
    Fries, burgers and beer? I knew it wouldn’t be long until we checked this place out. Pretty awesome concept when it comes to ordering your fries, they have a matrix of spuds and styles that lets you order what they have available at the moment. If something isn’t listed on the board [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2009, 12:42pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Monday 4.27

    Number of comments: 10
    The Treasure Valley: No Boise State Broncos get drafted to the NFL. Ian Johnson and Vinny Perretta agree to the Vikings. Wide receivers Jeremy Childs went to San Diego Chargers and Julian Hawkins went to the Dallas Cowboys. Location, Location, Location: Williamson Wine at Sunny Slope. NewWest.Net’s Wine Guys visited Williamson Orchards [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2009, 8:07am EDT
    by Chris

  • Canyon Bounty Farm and garden update

    Number of comments: 2
    Saturday morning we went out to grab most of the starts for our garden, luckily for us one of the best greenhouses in the Valley is only about 2 miles away. Canyon Bounty Farms has a very impressive array of tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, eggplants, herbs and all kinds of peppers. Everything [...]
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    Posted: April 26, 2009, 1:12pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Weekend Tunes

    In light of tonight’s concert at the Morrison Center; Cold War Kids and “Something is Not Right With Me”. [...]
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    Posted: April 25, 2009, 10:11am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Friday brew: Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy

    Number of comments: 7
    I gotta say; I had this some time ago and didn’t quite dig it, but I need something with “summer” in the title to finish out the week. To me it tasted like a watered down wheat brew with some Crystal Light-ish lemonade in the background. There just isn’t much to [...]
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    Posted: April 24, 2009, 4:05pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Eli’s Italian Deli, again

    I’m really starting to dig this place — really a great place to eat at in Downtown Nampa. On the recommendation of Clayton Borah I picked up the Ba-Da-Bing! this time around; plus,  it was a little chilly outside so I figured a warm lunch would do me some good before [...]
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    Posted: April 24, 2009, 1:33pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday 4.24

    Number of comments: 5
    Today’s Must Read: Ysabel Bilbao: Ada County stood to gain lion’s share of gas tax monies. Ada County would have gotten the biggest share at $3.4 million. Unlike other counties, Ada’s entire share would go to the Ada County Highway District. Because Ada is the only county with this type of entity, [...]
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    Posted: April 24, 2009, 7:46am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday 4.23

    Number of comments: 10
    The Treasure Valley: Boise urges residents to mow “greener”. This is a great idea, I wish I could get by with an electric mower for my yard, but I don’t think that would be the case. KBCI: Where’s the ammo? Boise area has one of nation’s highest foreclosure rates. Idaho Press-Tribune: Roundabout critics stall [...]
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    Posted: April 23, 2009, 7:57am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Wednesday brew: Alaskan’s Summer Ale

    Number of comments: 1
    Not a horrible beer, but let’s just say this came from the only six-pack I’ll be buying of it. Mild bit of hops, a  lot of citrus lingering on the tongue after each swallow. One thing that did turn me off was that it has a very soapy aftertaste that seems [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 2:22pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Wednesday 4.22

    Number of comments: 3
    Today’s Must Read: Bill Cope — Grin and Barrett: The turning up of the screwball. Choice clip: We find this common among people of her … ahem … caliber: they will remain perpetually peeved with any and every thought, action or motive that doesn’t conform precisely with what goes on in their [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 7:44am EDT
    by Chris

  • First it was 2

    Number of comments: 10
    …then 10 and now 25. lol. This would be kinda awesome if it wasn’t costing Idaho taxpayers $30,000 a day to watch these people flex their egos. [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2009, 3:45pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Tuesday 4.21

    Number of comments: 1
    The Treasure Valley: It’s a good question; Why doesn’t Boise have a “real” farmers market? I’ve been in cities back east much smaller than Boise with dedicated farmers markets. Nampa passes new animal ordinance. Boise’s Bar Gernika just the first featured on Food Network. Clip is supposed to be showing up on YouTube, [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2009, 7:38am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Monday brew: Sierra Nevada’s Summerfest Lager

    Number of comments: 10
    This is a summertime brew I look forward to each year. There isn’t a lot to say about this beer, it is a typical pilsner, yet done Sierra Nevada style; fruity hops, great buttery mouthfeel with just a hint of pine and ever so slightly sweet. It’s light and airy with [...]
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    Posted: April 20, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Monday 4.20

    Number of comments: 10
    Today’s Must Read: The Stupid Shall Be Punished: Our Second Amendment Rights. The Treasure Valley: It’s supposed to be 80 degrees here today in the Valley and could be up to 84 on Tuesday. Ya know what that means, summer beers! Idaho gets $71 million to create 1,200 jobs by the U.S. Forest Service. Idaho [...]
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    Posted: April 20, 2009, 8:11am EDT
    by Chris

  • Weekend Tunes

    Number of comments: 1
    Dengue Fever and “One Thousand Tears of a Tarantula”: [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2009, 4:18pm EDT
    by Chris

  • A Friday brew: Lagunitas’ Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ale

    Number of comments: 2
    Another rockin’ beer. This beer doesn’t play around — it gets right to the hoppy point. While you can’t see from the picture it is actually a very beautiful looking beer, not much of a head (however, excellent lacing) but a very subdued and yet brilliant amber. First taste was just [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2009, 3:01pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday 4.17

    Number of comments: 10
    Today’s Must Read: Awesome read from AP’s John Miller — Analysis: Strangeness emerges in Idaho Legislature. Choice cut: You know something is a little topsy turvy when neighboring Utah, with America’s largest population of teetotaling Mormons, just a month earlier had passed state’s most sweeping liquor law reforms in 40 years, but [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2009, 8:13am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday 4.16

    Number of comments: 10
    Today’s Must Read: As par for the course, Nathaniel Hoffman blows away the rest of the local coverage (complete with photos). Choice lines: As one politically astute observer in the crowd, an acquaintance of mine, put it, the Tea Baggers were linked by one thing: folks who have been left behind as [...]
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    Posted: April 16, 2009, 6:38am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Wednesday brew: Unibroue’s Don de Dieu

    Number of comments: 3
    This is a rockin’ beer. Yeasty, with fruity pear and apple aromas with ever a modest touch of caramel malts, excellent head and lacing. With 9%ABV you get barely a whimper of alcohol — this beer is extremely drinkable, almost too drinkable for its ABV content. At about 9 bucks if I [...]
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    Posted: April 15, 2009, 3:17pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Wednesday 4.15 — it’s Idaho Teabaggers Day!

    Number of comments: 10
    Today’s Must See: ::For my most up-to-date teabaggin’ linkin’ follow my Twitter feed.:: Teabaggin’: Idaho Press-Tribune story from yesterday on the tea baggers. Idaho Statesman: Deficit protests or political grandstanding? Fact of the matter is these people never would have dreamed about protesting the President that they helped elect, (the President who turned a [...]
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    Posted: April 15, 2009, 6:35am EDT
    by Chris

  • Tuesday 4.14

    Number of comments: 7
    Today’s Must Read: Zeb Bell, Tea Bags & Talk. The Treasure Valley: Lake Lowell opens to boaters Wednesday. Police investigate Nampa flag burning. Parents in the dark about kids and gangs in Canyon County. New West Boise: Architect Michael Tavel and the Subdivision of the Future. “Rest of Us” Pay For Failed Development Costs. Idaho Politics: How much ya [...]
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    Posted: April 14, 2009, 7:16am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Monday Brew: Pyramid’s Rollick Amber Lager

    Number of comments: 2
    I gotta admit, when I first tasted this one I almost dumped it into my yard — and I just don’t do that with beer — but I figured I’d give it a second and then a third chance before passing judgment. I just didn’t get much from this beer at [...]
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    Posted: April 13, 2009, 3:04pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Monday 4.13

    Number of comments: 9
    The Treasure Valley: Some residents of Avimor planned community don’t mind stall in construction. The few folks living there say they don’t care if the planned community is never completed. Moron driver was texting before crash with patrol car. Simplot attorney says ruling could lead to layoffs. Idaho Politics: We’ve got tea baggers in Boise. [...]
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    Posted: April 13, 2009, 7:57am EDT
    by Chris

  • Weekend Tunes

    Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and their hauntingly beautiful “Goodbye To Mother and the Cove”. Also, check out this pretty awesome rendition of “Stand By Me”. [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2009, 3:55pm EDT
    by Chris

  • A Friday brew: Stone Brewing’s India Pale Ale

    Number of comments: 3
    Now to finish out this week’s Stone Brewing theme with an old standby, Stone’s IPA. I don’t have to say much about this beer if you’ve at all been paying attention this week, thus here are two simple points to remember; 1.) It’s a Stone Brewing beer. 2.) That means it’s [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2009, 3:45pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday 4.10

    Number of comments: 6
    The Treasure Valley: The Boise Guardian: Cool Coppers Get Kudos On Chase. Byron Yankey: Recent lessons learned. Chad Dryden: New jobless claims are down? You’re kidding! I love Boise! Idaho Politics: I hope this is some diabolical method to force Republicans into a real local option compromise, otherwise it’s just a way to marginalize yourself even [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2009, 7:39am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday 4.9

    Number of comments: 5
    The Treasure Valley: New West: Transportation Expert Advises Idaho Planners. Joe’s sporting-goods stores in bankruptcy; no word on Treasure Valley stores. Who knows, perhaps with all of these mega stores going bust it’ll allow the ma’ and pop shops to fill that void. Idaho Politics: Some good news coming out of Idaho’s Legislature from [...]
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    Posted: April 09, 2009, 7:37am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Wednesday brew: Stone Brewing’s Double Bastard Ale

    Number of comments: 4
    Drank this one last week, but it continues our Bastard theme…. Merriam-Webster defines “balance” thusly: Main Entry: 1bal·ance Pronunciation: \ˈba-lÉ™n(t)s\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *bilancia, from Late Latin bilanc-, bilanx having two scalepans, from Latin bi- + lanc-, lanx plate 1: an instrument for weighing: as a: a beam that [...]
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    Posted: April 08, 2009, 1:36pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Wednesday 4.8

    Number of comments: 4
    Today’s Must Read: Great article about the lawlessness that was pervasive under Sec. Dirk Kempthorne in the Dept. of the Interior and how Secretary Ken Salazar plans to clean it up. The Treasure Valley: Richert: Is there another Parma in the path of power lines? The City of Nampa was forced to cut 16 [...]
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    Posted: April 08, 2009, 6:56am EDT
    by Chris

  • Tuesday 4.7

    Number of comments: 2
    The Treasure Valley: The Stories Behind the Menus: Wilsey Ranch Returns to Greener Pastures. Seal The Deals For Hot Meals On Wheels. Could we use ACHD vans to deliver food for the Meals on Wheels program? An interesting idea. SunCor looking to sell Avimor planned community northwest of Boise. Idaho Politics: Idaho Statesman: An online [...]
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    Posted: April 07, 2009, 7:56am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Monday brew: Stone Brewing’s Arrogant Bastard Ale

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    Bliss in a bottle. This is my go-to beer and always on hand — one of my favorite beers to imbibe on whenever the moment calls for a beer. Perfect in nearly every attribute in which beers are judged; beautiful color, excellent head and lacing, blissful nose and impeccable mouthfeel and taste. [...]
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    Posted: April 06, 2009, 4:10pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Monday 4.6

    Number of comments: 5
    The Treasure Valley: Industrial Revelations: A garden make-over and a new sculpture oh my! Let’s hope the local market has begun to turn around; Housing market: Signs of hope? Downtown Boise far from dying: In fact, vacancy rates show it’s faring better than other areas of the Treasure Valley. March unemployment rises above 7 [...]
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    Posted: April 06, 2009, 7:30am EDT
    by Chris

  • Tators on the grill and el gato niños

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    Mowed the yard, had some really good beers, listened to some really good music and grilled some grub. Spring, is indeed finally here which means the gatos are ready for the sun. Mallory… Juliet and Jenevieve… [...]
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    Posted: April 06, 2009, 10:07pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Weekend Tunes

    The Heartless Bastards and “The Mountain”. I just got their new album The Mountain earlier this week, it’s a really kick ass joint — you should check it out. [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2009, 4:18pm EDT
    by Chris

  • A Friday brew: BrewDog’s Punk IPA

    Number of comments: 6
    They call it a “post modern classic pale ale” because it definitely differs from your typical pale ale. I just had to try some beer from BrewDog when I found out that they were partnering with my favorite brewery; Stone Brewing for an upcoming release. It pours with almost zero head, [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday 4.3

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    Today’s Must Read: If you read one thing today, let it be this; Idaho Senator Nicole LeFavour: In The Words of Teachers. The Treasure Valley: Sad. Brakes being put on Meals on Wheels program. Cool video about Netflix, Boise’s warehouse gets a mention. We love our Netflix; I’m thinking that we may join the [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2009, 6:36am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday 4.2

    Number of comments: 8
    Today’s Must Read: Bethine Church: Funds will improve the country just as they did 75 years ago. and… ATTENTION BOISE MEDIA: Last night in Boise there were over 675 people gathered (FB link) to talk about public education cuts and what to do about it. Where were you? (should be noted that BW’s [...]
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    Posted: April 02, 2009, 6:30am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Wednesday brew: Hair of the Dog’s Blue Dot - Double IPA

    Number of comments: 10
    This great beer comes from Hair of the Dog Brewery, one of my new favorite breweries that a friend got me into not too long ago — and I might add a brewery that seems to make nothing but outstanding beers. I will say that this isn’t my favorite Hair of [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2009, 3:16pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Wednesday 4.1

    Number of comments: 6
    Just remember to not believe everything you hear or read and you’ll be alright. The Treasure Valley: IdaBlue: I’m probably not going to renew my subscription to KBSU. It has really been stinking up the place lately. Boise Art Museum cuts back on staff, number of planned exhibits. The Boise Weekly closes up shop. Amy [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2009, 7:19am EDT
    by Chris

  • Tuesday 3.31

    Number of comments: 10
    The Treasure Valley: More Poop On The Foothills Dog Rules. Even more layoffs coming from HP’s Boise site. SW Idaho officials say gang crime is down, although the little bastards still manage to spray paint any available fence they happen across. New Nampa crosswalk makes difference. This is a great example of a community [...]
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    Posted: March 31, 2009, 7:28am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Monday brew: Stone Brewing’s Smoked Porter

    Number of comments: 6
    It’s Stone Brewing… what more do I need to say? This is just another excellent beer from my favorite brewery. It is malty with a touch of tobacco, coffee, chocolate and it is extremely drinkable — one of my everyday favorites from Stone. A great one for those sunny, mildly chilly [...]
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    Posted: March 30, 2009, 3:59pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Monday 3.30

    Number of comments: 7
    Today’s Must Read: Matt Taibbi: “The Big Takeover — The global economic crisis isn’t about money - it’s about power. How Wall Street insiders are using the bailout to stage a revolution”. This is one of the best pieces I’ve yet to read on the economic meltdown — but it is [...]
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    Posted: March 30, 2009, 7:25am EDT
    by Chris

  • Snow in the mountains

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    Had to run up the hill yesterday to throw some grass seed down in preparation for this summer. And one of the now defunct Tamarack Resort — say good-bye ski lifts. Another thing that I love about Idaho is that we can drive 2 hours to the north and require jeans and [...]
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    Posted: March 29, 2009, 8:53am EDT
    by Chris

  • What’s goin’ on with the comments?

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    Well, IntenseDebate comments are gone for the time being, their servers were hosing my host’s servers and they had to be blocked. I’m going to work to get all the comments that were made using the IntenseDebate system so that they aren’t lost in oblivion and I’ll also look for another [...]
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    Posted: March 27, 2009, 4:12pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Weekend Tunes

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    Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band “I Don’t Want to Die (in a hospital)”. I sentiment I happen to share. [...]
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    Posted: March 27, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday’s brew: Rogue’s Morimoto Soba Ale

    Number of comments: 2
    It’s really not as bad as some of the review make it out to be, I kinda enjoyed it. There isn’t a lot to it, the complexities are very subtle and at 4.8% ABV it’s very drinkable. I’d probably buy this again. Beer Advocate. [...]
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    Posted: March 27, 2009, 3:20pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday 3.27

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    The Treasure Valley: Great video from the Idaho Chamber of Commerce: “Idaho…Business is Easy Here”. Lucky 13 owner says mailman won’t deliver mail. This was KTVB’s top story on the news at 5. Musicians band together to keep one of Boise’s musical institutions alive. Another day, another small animal dragged behind a car in [...]
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    Posted: March 27, 2009, 7:29am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday 3.26

    The Treasure Valley: Sad. Five children removed from Boise meth house. Residents move out of Boise home, leave 10 cats behind. When will Americans learn that domesticated animals are not disposable creatures? Get well Bubblehead: GMA Covers Esophageal Cancer. Weddings: The bother and the blessing. Nampa store sells a bunch of CRAP! That’s their headline, [...]
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    Posted: March 26, 2009, 7:16am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Wednesday brew: Redhook Ale’s Slim Chance

    Alright, I’ll say this first; when I first grabbed the bottle from the shelf I inadvertently mistook the little surfer dude for a trout on a line — I was in a hurry. I thought; “hmm, “Slim Chance”, like there’s a slim chance that the fish will get away from [...]
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    Posted: March 25, 2009, 4:24pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Chipotle black bean sausage

    Similar to this sausage that I made a while back using this recipe. The method is the same but I substituted black beans for kidney beans and changed up the spices, most importantly adding 4 chipotles — I also used some lime cream cheese on the bun. These bean sausages are [...]
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    Posted: March 25, 2009, 1:57pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Wednesday 3.25

    The Treasure Valley: Blogs, doing the work of Boise’s media since well, in this case March 11th. KTVB: More people growing their own vegetables to save money. It’s good that more people are staring gardens, I know we’re expanding ours, but it’s also important to remember to support your local farmers [...]
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    Posted: March 25, 2009, 7:04am EDT
    by Chris

  • …and yet another site update

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    Ya gettin’ tired of these just yet? Ok, looksie here kid-0’s; we’re going to try something else out for a bit and see how it works. You’ll note that I quit posting the Afternoon Watercooler routine a week or so aog and have pretty much stuck with the Morning Coffee bit. I’m [...]
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    Posted: March 24, 2009, 9:59pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Mr. Bowers, this is why you aren’t Rep. Bowers anymore

    Number of comments: 9
    Check out Bowers’ gush piece over Ralph Smeed in the Idaho Press-Tribune. If Mr. “Buy Gold” Bowers ever wants to know why he lost his primary challenge last year, he really only needs to look into the mirror — rhetoric that isn’t becoming of a bratty 16-year-old really isn’t becoming of [...]
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    Posted: March 24, 2009, 7:59am EDT
    by Chris

  • Tuesday morning coffee

    Number of comments: 2
    It’s supposed to be sunny, and yet cold and windy, what gives? Today’s “Must Read” is from Mike Boss at The Idaho Business Review. Another day the legislature is in session, another day of pissing away $30,000. And of course, only a Republican Legislator from Northern Idaho would have the gall to [...]
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    Posted: March 24, 2009, 7:29am EDT
    by Chris

  • Monday morning coffee

    Number of comments: 1
    A wee bit of cinnamon on top of the coffee grounds is pretty damn good… John Gardner: Rural voices should be screaming for mass transit. Yes. Yes, they should. Lee A. Thomas: Cuts to education will negatively impact kids. Interesting read from Dan Popkey about Bill Roden. Over the weekend, a Nampa gem, Pete’s [...]
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    Posted: March 23, 2009, 7:21am EDT
    by Chris

  • Some Saturday reads

    Number of comments: 6
    lol. “Ayn Rand is to libertarianism what Fall Out Boy is to punk rock: It’s what you get into before you grow up and start actually thinking.” Another election reform bill dies in the Idaho Senate. I’m kinda surprised that this bill failed. Personally, I think it’s a good idea. Spring comes [...]
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    Posted: March 21, 2009, 12:35pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Weekend Tunes

    Number of comments: 6
    Modest Mouse, one of the best bands out there right now, debuted this new track on Letterman earlier this week. It’s called “Satellite Skin”. [...]
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    Posted: March 20, 2009, 3:36pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Friday morning coffee

    Number of comments: 10
    ‘Tis Friday, ’tis the first day of spring… yay… The Stories Behind the Menus: Chocolate: It’s What’s for Dinner at Donya Maries. Can I just say that a chocolate Bloody Mary sounds pretty freakin’ awesome — and I don’t even like Bloody Marys. I’ve used Donya Maries’ Dark Chocolate on a [...]
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    Posted: March 20, 2009, 7:28am EDT
    by Chris

  • A Thursday brew: Sierra Nevada’s Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale

    Number of comments: 8
    Mmm… This one has been sitting in my fridge for almost two weeks — I could wait no longer. Hoppy with an almost bourbon-ish flavor in the back of the mouth — it does lean on the bitter side, but not in a bad way. And for coming in at 9.60% [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 4:14pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Follow House debate on fuel tax increase online

    Number of comments: 6
    Here are two Twitter feeds that you can use to follow the Idaho House’s debate on Gov. Otter’s proposed fuel tax increase. Julie Fanselow @IdahoDems or Thanh Tan @IdahoReports. Courtesy of Idaho Public Television you can also watch the preceding live using your PC on Idaho Legislature Live. Updated: Gov. Otter’s bill goes down [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 10:44am EDT
    by Chris

  • Thursday morning coffee

    Number of comments: 5
    Today, should be a good day… We told ya so. We did. We don’t need no stinkin’ edumacation. I can’t say much, I suck at teh math — always have, always will. While I think numbers are indeed fascinating things, they also bore me to no end. Idaho Ranks Worst in Day Care [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 7:23am EDT
    by Chris
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