WORLD’S BEST VEGAN CHIMICHURRI
Ingredients
Inspired by Simple Vegan
GOOD CHEER Beer lovers, rejoice! Idaho is the world’s largest hop producer, and more and more people are taking advantage of our agricultural bounty by opening breweries in the Treasure Valley. Share a few of these treasures with visiting family members and their only question will be “How did we not come here sooner?” • 2 tbsp dried oregano • 1/2 tsp salt (Himalayan pink salt recommended) • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper • Cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup oil (extra-virgin olive oil recommended) • 1/4 cup vinegar (apple cider vinegar recommended) • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 4 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
MOUNTAIN RANGES Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, we don’t have to go far to find mountaintop winter activities. If skiing or tubing is your idea of winter fun, Bogus Basin is just a short drive away, and heading to McCall makes a fun weekend getaway. ... AND RIVERS Not only are we surrounded by the Payette and Boise rivers, Idaho is also home to the deepest gorge in North America: Hells Canyon. Take that, Arizona!
Out-of-town relatives who are visiting for the holidays might wonder what makes Emmett so special. But we already know the Treasure Valley is full of gems — and we don’t just mean the rocks. Here are some additional reasons Emmett and The Gem State are great. WE’VE GOT SUNSHINE On average, we have 210 sunny days per year. Compare that to 144 rainy days in Portland and we can feel pretty happy about all our free vitamin D. Directions
1. In a bowl, add all ingredients except cayenne and whisk until well mixed. If desired, add cayenne pepper a little at a time until you reach your preferred level of spiciness. 2. Serve immediately or, for an even better taste and texture, refrigerate for 1–2 days.
3. You may increase the batch size, but keep the ratio of oil and vinegar the same — 2-to-1. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months.
JOKES DAD What did the drummer call his twin daughters? Anna one, Anna two!
What’s that Nevada city where all the dentists visit? Floss Vegas.
DID YOU KNOW?
I dream of summers that last forever
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Did you know this time of year is called the dog days of summer? Apparently, the ancient Egyptians and Romans noticed that Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, was extra bright this time of year, and they believed it was responsible for the extra heat.
As it turns out, these folks were on to something. Sirius, the most visible star from Earth, actually rises and sets with the sun from late July to mid-August, and it appears brighter this time of year. One of our favorite things about our canine friends here on Earth is that we can always count on them to pick up any food we drop or leave behind. Give your pup a little extra love this month, and enjoy the dog days of summer.
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