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Two of the Biggest Names in Agave Spirits Are Pioneering a New Take On Infused Tequila

You’ll be forgiven if the thought of an infused spirit seems gustatorily questionable at best, bringing to mind incongruent flavor combinations like peanut butter and crab-flavored whiskey (not in the same bottle, thankfully) or glazed donut vodka. In the world of agave spirits, infusion usually leads to things like the egregiously orange Les Paul guitar-shaped bottle that is Rock N Roll Mango Tequila, or something (thankfully) less aggressive like hibiscus-grapefruit or pineapple-jalapeno concoctions. This isn’t about drink shaming, because people can and should consume whatever type of booze they want. But most of the time, infused spirits are overly sweet and dominated by artificial flavors, turning the base spirit’s complexity and nuance into something one dimensional. All of which makes...

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Mountain Town Evolution & the Emerging Food Scene in Wallace, Idaho

Everyone knows at least one thing about Wallace, Idaho: that’s where Dante’s Peak was filmed; it’s located at the Center of the Universe; and during the Great Fire of 1910, Ed Pulaski saved nearly all his men after ordering them into an abandoned mineshaft to wait out the fire. While local Wallace folks remain deeply embedded in their town’s rich history, Wallace seems to be entering a new era, known not only for its proximity to all things outdoors, but as a culinary contender of great restaurants and brew-pubs alike. Fowl Mouths W.T.F. “The Wallace food scene has made a dramatic turnaround in the last decade. It’s not just burgers and pizza anymore,” says Fowl Mouth’s W.T.F.’s owner, Andrew Plate....

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8 Great Middle Grade Fantasy Graphic Novels to Read Now

From the beloved author of The Tea Dragon Society comes a beautifully illustrated, highly anticipated story about magic, friendship, and hope.Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn’t exactly what Anya thought it would be? When Anya glimpses the one thing that could destroy what she’s meant to protect, her village and the lunar moths are left to deal with the consequences. Graphic novels are some of my favorite things to read. I know there are the nay-sayers who say it’s...

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Chicken and Rice Casserole

I’m not going to tell you that you’ll like this from-scratch Chicken and Rice Casserole without canned soup. No, I am not. Instead, I am going to tell you that you are going to fall head over heels, like tell everyone that you know, sing from the rooftops, in love with it. I shared this recipe on December 10, 2018. I have improved the recipe to share it with you again today. Table of contents Why We Love This Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe Ingredients For This Recipe How to Make Chicken and Rice Casserole Serving Suggestions Expert Tips and FAQ’s For This Healthy Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe More Casseroles To Try Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Why We Love...

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