Food + Beverage

Idaho Apples: Fresh, Local, Delicious

Celebrate National Apple Month with Idaho-grown varieties, health benefits, and festive fall favorites like caramel apples. Discover local farms, recipes, and the nation’s top five apple picks Article by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Photography by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson + provided One of my husband’s favorite fall foods is a caramel apple. Halloween, October 31, is National Caramel Apple Day. October is National Apple Month so be sure to pack those work or school lunches with a sweet...

Food + Beverage

A Riverside Tradition of Food, Music, and Connection

Local flavors, global cuisines, and endless community spirit Article by Shasta Ockerberg | Photography by Green Acres Food Truck Park For many people, whether as couples or corralling a large group of colleagues, choosing how to spend time with each other can be more discouraging than whipping out planners to sync up and reschedule. Even singular individuals run into the same conundrum when wanting to mix up their routines by trying something different. Thankfully, one couple’s hope for a...

Life + Culture

October Halloween Happenings

Spooky Fun at the Old Idaho Penitentiary, Day and Night Article by Jana Kemp | Photography by Jana Kemp and Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) The Old Idaho Penitentiary’s October events bring Halloween spookiness to life. For a sixteenth year, Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) staff, volunteers, and community members join together for day tours, night paranormal tours, sleepovers, and THRILLER Dance recreation. These not-to-be-missed events require registration due to attendance limits...

Food + Beverage

Pairing Fine Cigars with Drinks

Treasure Valley's cigar scene blends craftsmanship, conversation, and curated pairings for the ultimate smoking experience. Article by Shasta Ockerberg | Photography by Provided A cigar isn’t just tobacco rolled in leaves, it’s tradition, craftsmanship, and an excuse to slow down. From the first cut to the last draw, it commands attention. Add the right drink, and suddenly you’re not just smoking, you’re savoring. Even for those who’ve never lit one, there’s an undeniable appeal in the ritual...