AltWeeklies Wire
When It's Easy Being Cheesynew
Thinking local when it comes to food isn't easy in the dead of a cold Idaho winter. Farmers markets are closed and the ground is frozen solid. But potatoes and tomatoes aren't the only locally produced foods. How about winter comfort foods like beer, cheese and chocolate?
Boise Weekly |
Guy Hand |
01-28-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Cheese
Cider: The Hard Truthnew
Real hard cider is making a comeback.
Boise Weekly |
Guy Hand |
01-12-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Cider
The Potential for Local Food in Winternew
Winter is a challenging time for those with a hunger for local food.
Boise Weekly |
Guy Hand |
01-06-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Agriculture
Smart Phone Apps for the Holidaysnew
Make your own phonesnowglobe.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
12-22-2010 |
Tech
Angry Birds For iPhonenew
This iPhone app probably makes everybody angry, not just birds.
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
11-17-2010 |
Tech
Spidey Takes on Multiple Looks in "Shattered Dimensions"new
While there are typical moments found in previous Spidey video games, there are some surprises that make the action rather intense and interesting.
Boise Weekly |
Michael Lafferty |
11-05-2010 |
Video Games
The Joys of Zombie Bashing: "Dead Rising 2"new
Storyline? Who cares? It has zombies, bashing, blood and gore.
Boise Weekly |
Michael Lafferty |
11-04-2010 |
Video Games
Tags: Dead Rising 2, Zombies
Ultra Lightening the Loadnew
You only think you need all that heavy gear for overnight camping. What if you could lighten your hike-in pack load by 20 pounds? You can, you just don't know it yet.
Boise Weekly |
Steve Silva |
11-03-2010 |
Recreation
The Martini is Dead, Long Live the Martininew
Has the Cosmo officially killed the traditional martini? Or is popular culture (Mad Men, anyone?) bringing back the classic?
Boise Weekly |
Bingo Barnes |
06-02-2010 |
Food+Drink
Your Life on the Smart Gridnew
Rent-to-own businesses now use remote control technology to disable devices due to late payment, but that technology may eventually enable you to turn off your iron via your cell phone.
Boise Weekly |
Zach Hagadone |
05-12-2010 |
Tech
Tags: smart grid, tech
Memories of Minidokanew
Japanese-Americans revisit southern Idaho's Minidoka internment camp.
Boise Weekly |
Patti Murphy |
05-05-2010 |
History
Microchips Among Us: New Trash and Recycling Carts Will Track Owner Usagenew
As 170,000 new trash and recycling carts are delivered throughout Ada County, Idaho, each household is unknowingly receiving a tracking device for monitoring weekly waste habits. In their new carts.
Boise Weekly |
Mika Belle |
11-11-2009 |
Tech
Still Staying Up Late: Dave Attell Without the Camerasnew
"I don't mind talking about [Insomniac]," Attell said. "It's the thing most people know me from. I was like the Gilligan of drunks."
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
10-21-2009 |
Performance
High-Tech Still Thrives in Low-Key Boisenew
Why Boise still tops the list of places technological innovators do -- and should -- live.
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
09-02-2009 |
Tech
Idaho's Rafting Industry Has Taken a Hit, but it's Still Afloatnew
While Boise-based companies Maravia and Aire both have strong international reputations, what happens when the economy falters and a new $4,000 raft just isn't in the budget?
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
08-26-2009 |
Recreation
