BACON-WRAPPED TATER TOT BOMBS
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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?” 1. Heat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. Press a cheese square into each tot, then wrap with a piece of bacon. Dredge each tot in brown sugar. 3. Place tots seam side down on baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, using metal tongs to turn halfway through. 4. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. • 2 cups frozen tater tots, defrosted • 1 ounce sharp cheddar, cut into 1/4-inch squares • 4 slices bacon, quartered • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
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! Instructions
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.
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It’s almost Valentine’s Day, a holiday classically celebrated by showering your better half with chocolates, jewelry, and elaborate, store-bought cards. But what if you were to express your love for your significant other without any of that? What if, instead, you were to express your love through your actions? Taking time to do small acts for your partner can be more meaningful than purchasing a gift. Here are five simple ways to let them know how much you care on Valentine’s Day or any day of the year. 1. Find their favorite snack and fill their bag or car with it. 2. Take them to the movie they’ve been wanting to see — even if you’re not excited about it. 3. Prepare coffee the night before and have a cup ready for them when they get out of bed. 4. Offer to watch the kids for a few hours and tell your spouse to go enjoy the book they’ve been trying to finish. 5. Make a point to notice something new about your significant other and compliment them on that detail.
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