Life + Culture

Wine. Wildlife. Home.

An Idaho Couple Whose Adventures Always Lead Them Home Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Tammy de Weerd & Provided We had hoped to meet in South Africa—Sam and Corbin Maxey leading a safari and wine tour, and me visiting family in Cape Town—but our paths never crossed. Instead, we reconnected back in Idaho, carrying with us the warmth and energy of that extraordinary place. As we talked, it became clear that whether they’re exploring South African vineyards or watching elephants on...

Travel

Memories in the Snow

Blue Moon Yurt Winter Weekend in McCall Article and Photography by Ashley Loeb Some trips are more than just a break from routine—they’re a chance to reconnect, laugh, and create lasting memories. Our girls’ weekend in McCall was one of those rare escapes, a pause in the rush of everyday life where friendship took center stage. The drive was filled with anticipation and warmth, even as the landscape grew colder and whiter. We shared jokes, swapped life updates, and arrived to a snowy...

Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

FEBRUARY 2026 Article and Photography by 1-15  — " Now and Then" at Eagle Theatre Company Eagle Performing Arts Center: Romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make.  eagletc.org 1 — Moulin Rouge! The Musical Morrison Center, 1 PM: A spectacular, high-energy musical experience. boise.broadway.com 6 — The Life of Galileo Morrison Center, 7:30 PM: Exploring courage, truth, and the fight against oppression.  morrisoncenter.com 6-7 — Skijor Boise Ford Idaho Center: Fast...

Travel

Falling in Love With Italy—One Kitchen at a Time

A slower, more meaningful way to experience Italy this spring and summer Article by Greg Gewalt Italy rewards planning. It’s a country where advance reservations make sense—flights locked in early, hotels chosen carefully, museum tickets secured before arrival. But after years of traveling there, I’ve found that the experiences that matter most rarely come from the schedule. They come from how Italy organizes daily life around food—not as an attraction, but as infrastructure. Meals in Italy...

Food + Beverage

A Fresh Take On Brunch

Easy dishes and thoughtful details turn hosting into celebration together Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Janie Jones Photography Spring is right around the corner, and it is the perfect time to gather with friends and family to enjoy good food, drinks and company. Lauren Lane Culinarian is sharing a few of her go-to brunch recipes perfect for entertaining. Setting the stage for your guests makes the experience that much sweeter. LeAnn Parker is sharing a fun DIY to personalize your...

Professional Services

What Local Really Means

For thirty-two years, the Buy Idaho Capitol Show has prioritized people, presence, and local purpose Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Gary Apter + Provided On a winter morning in late February, the Idaho State Capitol takes on a different rhythm. The usual formality of the building gives way to conversation. Voices echo upward through the Rotunda, tables fill with locally made goods, and people linger—not because they have somewhere else to be, but because they’ve stopped to listen. ...

Health + Wellness

Lessons From Longevity

A lifetime of purpose forged through faith, humility, and deliberate calm Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Tammy de Weerd + provided When you meet Winston Moore, you quickly sense you’re in the presence of someone who has mastered the long view—not just in business or community building, but in life itself. At 101, his handshake is steady, his eyes clear, and his humor sharp. “Every day’s a gift,” he says, settling back with the ease of a man who long ago made peace with time. ...

Life + Culture

Boise Winter River Riders

At the Boise Whitewater Park, winter surfing has carved out its own culture—part endurance, part ritual, and entirely shaped by locals who keep the river alive year-round Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Corridor Surf Shop + City of Boise On certain winter mornings, when frost rims the Greenbelt and the foothills glow in pale sunlight, the last thing you expect to see on the Boise River is a surfer. And yet, slip behind Esther Simplot Park or stand along the footbridge above the Boise...

Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

JANUARY 2026 Article and Photography by 1 — New Year Gem Drop Bernie Fisher Park, 12 Midnight: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a sparkling gem and fireworks! kunacity.id.gov 1 — Idaho Potato Drop  Andrus Park, 12 Midnight: Celebrate the season at Idaho’s signature holiday event!  idahopotatodrop.com 2 — EpicUnion Band: What’s Your Retro Sapphire Room, 7 PM: Dance through the decades with Boise’s ultimate cover band! sapphiresocietyboise.com 3-4 — Great Train Show Expo Idaho...

Food + Beverage

Ringing In Bubbles

From historic Champagne cellars to rising sparklers, a festive way to welcome another new year Article by Greg Neruda Champagne has a way of pulling people closer during the Holidays. Maybe it’s the bubbles; maybe it’s the excuse to linger a little longer. If you happen to have a favorite uncle who knows every twist and turn in Champagne’s history, it becomes something else entirely. I’d give that man hours of my time by a crackling winter fireplace, nodding along in polite awe. My price of...