THE BEST BROCCOLI PESTO PASTA Inspired by TheModernProper.com
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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 • 1/2 tsp salt • 4 cups broccoli • 1 lb penne pasta • 2 cups basil leaves • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
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! • 1/4 cup pine nuts, plus more for serving • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving • Red pepper flakes (optional)
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. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. 2. Add broccoli and cook until tender (around 4 minutes). Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to a blender. 3. Bring water back to a boil and add pasta. Cook until al dente and reserve 1 1/4 cups of pasta water. 4. In the blender, add basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and Parmesan cheese to the broccoli and blend until smooth. Slowly add pasta water until a sauce forms. 5. Drain pasta and transfer back to the pot. Mix sauce and pasta together until fully coated. 6. Top with more Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and chili flakes if desired.
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What did the colonists wear to the Boston Tea Party? Tea-shirts.
What does the Statue of Liberty stand for? It can’t sit down.
Facts Tooth Fun
DID YOU KNOW?
Got Sensitive Teeth?
Trout Is Huge In The Gem State
Have you ever taken a bite of cold ice cream or a sip of hot tea and had your teeth hurt or zing? Sometimes, it can even happen just from breathing in some cold air! What gives? Tooth sensitivity occurs from dental erosion, tooth decay, worn tooth enamel, exposed roots, brushing too hard, exposing your teeth to acid, grinding your teeth, whitening, excessive use of mouthwash, and more! Don’t let tooth sensitivity fly under the radar — let us know so we can try to determine and diagnose the cause!
Did you know that according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 70% of the country’s trout comes from Idaho? Aquaculture, which accounts for about 50% of the world’s seafood supply, is huge in the Gem State. On average, Idaho produces 41 million pounds of trout each year. Snake River’s Thousand Springs Reach has clear, clean and oxygenated spring water that is the perfect temperature for rainbow trout to thrive and reproduce.
No wonder trout is always so tasty and fresh here!
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