We’re excited to introduce you to our new and improved blog, Around the Table. Read on to see what we have in store for you (we’re pretty excited about it!)
How to Store Seeds for Your Garden with this Repurposed Seed Storage Container
You've just picked up all of your garden seeds and started planting them. But what do you do with the extra seeds? How long do seeds last? What's the best seed storage container to use? We have answers to those questions, plus a little DIY seed storage container tutorial for you.
Our Brand New Seasoning Pouches are Here!
Our brand-new seasoning pouches are here! You asked, we listened!
How to Build an Easy DIY Grow Light for Seedlings
Have you ever started your growing season with glee, only to be disappointed by spindly, weak seedlings? Don't give up! You might be missing one critical factor in your seed-starting process: light. You can fix that problem by building an easy DIY grow light for seedlings. Simple, affordable parts from your local hardware store will do the trick.
Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs with Old No. 1
This easy slow cooker braised short ribs recipe fuses the flavors of Korean BBQ and beer-braised short ribs for a bright, fresh spin on this classic comfort food, featuring Old No. 1 seasoning blend and Boise Brewing Snowboarder Porter.
How to Make the Best Popcorn Ever on your Stovetop
Today's National Popcorn Day. Even The Popcorn Board doesn't know how this crazy holiday started -- and who even knew a Popcorn Board was a thing -- but who needs an excuse to pop up some delicious 'corn? And we needed an excuse to tell you how to make popcorn on the stove and how awesome it tastes topped with River of No Return Smoky + Sweet + Citrus blend!
Craft Beer-Braised Lamb Shank Recipe (Slow Cooker)
This delicious recipe is deceptively simple: you can make it in your crock pot with ingredients you already have on hand. Boise Brewing’s Black Cliffs American Stout and our Abilene Depot Salt & Pepper Upgrade Seasoning Blend combine for an earthy, warm and complex flavor.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
You don't need a BBQ or smoker to enjoy delicious pulled pork year round. In this pulled pork recipe for the crock pot, we use Old No. 1 seasoning and a little low & slow heat to make this crowd-pleasing BBQ staple.
BBQ Pork Spare Ribs with Kashmir Station
Prepare yourself for a unique, exotic spin on BBQ: our BBQ pork spare ribs recipe with Kashmir Station will make your next get-together a huge hit. Notes of cardamom, turmeric, and the earthy spice of cloves make these ribs a mouth-watering, eye-rolling treat.
Crispy Potato Pancakes with Kansas City Southern
This healthy potato pancake recipe is baked instead of fried. Cheddar cheese, onion, and our Kansas City Southern Rib Rub make it a breakfast fave. To save even more calories, swap out the regular cheddar cheese for low-fat, and substitute light sour cream for regular.
How to make your berries bird-resistant on the cheap
I like birds, even in my garden. They eat pests and they're fun to watch. Lately, however, robins have been ravaging my strawberry patch — eating those juicy berries before I can have a chance to pick some for myself. But there's hope — and the secret may just be in your cupboard.
The Indestructible DIY Tomato Trellis
I've finally found it: A tomato trellis that won't blow over or collapse under the weight of my tomato plants. You can make it in about an hour with common materials from the hardware store and just a few common tools.
Cherry Glazed Grilled Pork Chops
April is Idaho Craft Beer Month! This month, we've partnered with Idaho Tourism (visitidaho.org) and Idaho Brewers United to create delectable food pairings for select Idaho beers.
Easy Chocolate Stout Cheesecake Recipe
impress your friends and family with a very smooth and creamy easy chocolate cheesecake -- made with milk chocolate stout beer.
Smoked Pork Shoulder with Old No. 1
Smoked pork shoulder (or smoked pulled pork) is a summer BBQ staple. It's easy, and can be made from an inexpensive cut of meat: a pork butt roast. And while this smoked pulled pork recipe takes some time, it's super easy. We smoke it on our Traeger grill and season with our very own Old No. 1 BBQ Rub.
Building a DIY Sous Vide Controller
I love when I get to entertain my inner geek in the name of more flavorful food. This week, I experimented with sous vide cooking. Even better, I got to build and wire a controller to save about $450 of the cost of buying a fancy sous vide machine.
Sous Vide Chuck Roast Recipe: Poor Man's Prime Rib
This delicious, melt-in-your mouth sous vide chuck roast tastes just like prime rib — at a fraction of the cost. Use a DIY sous vide setup like this one or a sous vide machine.
Smoking a Turkey for Thanksgiving (or anytime)
Why not try something a little different this year for Thanksgiving? Our smoked turkey recipe starts out with a super simple dry brining process using Caboose Kansas City Southern Rib Rub. We use our Traeger grill to smoke and roast our turkey, but you can follow the same process with a simple smoker box on your grill and finish the roasting in your oven.
How to Truss a Turkey or Chicken
Learn how to truss a turkey or chicken in 5 easy steps to ensure a juicy, evenly-cooked bird. Our method uses only kitchen twine — no need for trussing needles. We're demonstrating on a 3 lb chicken; however, the steps for a turkey are identical — just on a larger scale.