Links
Links we just had to share…
Reluctant Farmwife blog Get the inside scoop behind Hardtrigger Canyon. This is our former city girl’s (Mom) tongue-in-cheek journey of adjustment to farm life. Discussions on new levels of hard work, being frugal, gardening, cooking from scratch & saving money. She decided it was time to share what she’d been learning in case someone else can benefit from the experience!
Local Harvest Listings by region for locally produced food through farmer’s markets, local CSA & family farms.
Rural Roots A Northwestern regional organization for local family farms and agricultural products.
Blue Sage Farm Pasture fed lamb and cheeses.
Locavore Network Listings for local food producers in the Boise, Idaho area.
Molly’s Mills Custom spices and adjustable mills. Choose from specially prepared blends or design your own. Check out Molly’s Mills at the Capital City Public Market in Boise, Idaho.
Donya Marie’s Beyond Chocolate We first met Donya when she was a fellow vendor at the Capital City Market and she has some amazing ideas about using chocolate. I’ll warn you, she has a point when she says you need to realize that the chocolate brings out the other flavors in her products. Check out her meat rubs, BBQ sauce and other products. Think beyond chocolate. She also carries some wonderful chocolate sauce for ice cream.
Sawtooth Foods More awesome BBQ Sauce by Idaho people! These folks have meat rubs, spice blends, gift packs, T-Shirts AND you can order direct or see them at the Market.
McClaskey’s Glads Special friends who offer beautiful local flowers and veggies. This is a Face Book network page.
Lazy Dog Gardens My good Market buddy Robin grows some wonderful produce and she has a ton of ideas for cooking. See her at the Capital City Market on Saturdays, and the Edwards Market on Tuesday evenings.
Unique Places to Stay:
Bear’s Den Cabins located in Cordova, Alaska along the Eyak River these are well equipped cabins with a rustic feel. While in the area you can visit several different glaciers, hike your choice of numerous well maintained trails, fish & hunt or experience the shorebird or mushroom festivals. Owned and operated by Skip and Robin Jensen these cabins are nestled among gorgeous pine trees and solitude. Vehicle and boat rentals are available on site, so you’ll be free to explore the beauty of this area to your hearts desire. BTW, crafters will enjoy visiting the Net Loft for all your supplies while in Cordova whether you do crochet, are a knitter, spinner, weaver, do scrapbooking, make jewelry, paint, or keep a nature notebook. Dotty at the Net Loft probably has it — with flair.