Exploring Boise’s Culinary Scene with Indulge Boise Food Tours

Photo credit to From Boise. As the first Boise food and culinary tour company, Indulge Boise is dedicated to helping visitors and residents enjoy the best food and cultural experiences the City of Trees has to offer. This venture was started by Angela Taylor, a creative strategist and entrepreneur who is affectionately known as "The Ambassador to Idaho" among her colleagues. Indulge Boise’s walking and bicycle culinary tours are given throughout the heart of downtown Boise, exposing the participants to exciting new gourmet experiences that would not be found otherwise. Indulge currently offers four different tours, all of which can be booked ahead of time on the website. Check them out below!   Tater Tour de Boise: Photo credit to Unsplash. This potato-themed food tour explores Idaho’s most famous root vegetable throughout Boise. It starts at George’s Cycles, where you will meet your guide and hop on a bike (rented or bring your own). Stops include Coa de Jima, Bardenary, and Madre Boutique Taqueria, and this 3.5-hour biking tour will also include drink tastings at each stop. Groups are small, with no more than 8 people per tour guide. Immerse yourself in the essence of Idaho potatoes by learning fascinating potato facts and histories while enjoying delicious foods from loaded fries to potato tacos. Tours are $105 for adults and $85 for children 12 and under.      Capital City Culinary and Cultural Tour: Photo credit to LBRE. Discover Idaho’s charming Capital City on a walking journey through the heartbeat of the city’s capitol district and historic neighborhoods. This 2.5-hour tour wanders through tasting locations that include the Basque Block, Old Boise, and the Capitol District. Knowledgeable tour leaders will share exciting stories and facts about the history of the City of Trees. This tour has eight stops, including Ansots Basque Chorizos & Catering, The Lively, Waffle Me Up, and Saint Lawrence Gridiron. This tour is $97 for adults and $79 for children 12 and under.     BoDo on the Greenbelt Sip and Savor Tour: Photo credit to Unsplash. This multi-course savor and sip progressive dining experience is designed to highlight diverse local cuisine in Boise’s BoDo neighborhood. Set around sunset, this walking experience includes small plates, classic dishes, a cocktail/mocktail, and of course, a lovely dessert, sprinkled with tons of great information and a relaxing stroll through the BoDo neighborhood. Other tour highlights include a walk by the Greenbelt, lush parks, eclectic museums, and the neighborhood’s anchor around performing arts. Stops include the Wylder, Smoke and Thyme, The Stil, White Dog Brewing, and Bodovino. This tour is $105 for adults and $85 for children 12 and under.     Downtown Boise Brunch and Arts Tour: Photo credit to Trip Advisor. This walking tour explores Downtown Boise, with sample selections from award-winning chefs and lots of information about the culinary scene during this unique foodie experience. Over two hours and 15 minutes, your energetic and knowledgeable tour leader will guide you through delicious food and discuss the Downtown’s history, culture, and architecture, dating back to the early 1900s. Stops include Lemon Tree & Co, BACON Boise, Stardust, Guru Donuts, and Olivin. This tour is $97 for adults and $79 for children 12 and under.  

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5 Events in Boise and Beyond - April 5th - April 7th

Photo Credit: via Pexels   5 Events in Boise & Beyond 1. Boise Farmers Market Where: 1500 Shoreline Drive When: Saturday, April 6 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM   EVENT DETAILS HERE   2. Lit & Co Candles 10th Anniversary Party Where: 1517 N 13th Street When: Friday, April 5 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   3. Scheels Grand Opening Where: 700 S Wayfinder Avenue When: Saturday, April 6 Time: 9:30 AM EVENT DETAILS HERE   4. Idaho Artistry in Wood Show Where: 1000 Myrtle Street When: Saturday, April 6 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   5. Idaho Steelheads vs. Rapid City Rush Where: Idaho Central Arena When: Saturday, April 6 Time: 7:10 PM - 9:30 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE    

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Best Plants for Your Idaho Garden

Photo credit to Gardens Alive. Located in Sunset's Climate Zones 1-3, Idaho presents gardeners with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. With hot summers, frosty winters, and limited precipitation, succeeding in the art of gardening in this region requires careful selection of plant species that can thrive in such conditions. Whether you're an experienced gardener looking to refine your techniques or a beginner planting your first plants this spring, this selection of beautiful plants is best suited to flourish amidst Idaho's unique climate.   Native & Drought Tolerant Plants and Flowers: Photo credit to Gardenia.net.  Great Blanket Flower. This western native plant is a beautiful perennial wildflower with daisy-like flower heads and a vibrant red and yellow coloring. These flowers bloom from late spring to fall, providing a continuous splash of color to your garden. It thrives in the full sun and average or dry to medium soils.    Yarrow. These flowering plants are native to the West and are characterized by their flat-topped bright yellow blooms. This plant is easy to grow, has high drought tolerance, and can handle a variety of soil conditions. It is perfect for naturized areas, rock gardens, and borders in the garden.    Wood’s Rose. This shrub is a native perennial plant that features deep green leaves with pale purple and deep pink flowers in the summer months. They make an excellent hedge plant in an Idaho garden, tolerating full sun in the summer and up to -10 degrees in the winter. Once established in the soil, they are extremely hardy and drought-tolerant.    Rosemary. This landscape plant is native to the western states and makes a beautiful addition to a yard. It is extremely drought-tolerant and feeds bees in the summer. Rosemary needs a little help to get through the winter, and finding a south-facing, sunny location will lead to a better chance of survival.   Common Snowberry. This thicket-forming deciduous shrub is a great garden addition with its ornamental, pure white berries. In the early summer, this shrub blooms with bell-shaped white to pink flowers. This plant also attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Low maintenance, this plant tolerates full sun to partial shade, and a variety of soils.   Salvia. Salvia is a stunning plant that features deep purple flower spikes. These plants bring pollinators in and rebloom multiple times over the summer. They are especially effective in mass plantings but also work well in containers and mixed borders.   Iris. Garden Iris are hardy, long-lived perennial plants that are very low maintenance. They bloom into beautiful blue and purple flowers in the months of May and June. They can live through drought and severe cold, making them a great choice for your yard.

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