Idaho Products
Idaho is known as the Gem State because it is one of only two places in the world where star garnets can be found (the other is the Himalaya Mountains, in India), and is the only place six pointed star garnets have been found -(Wikipedia).
The first potatoes were grown in Idaho in 1836 by Henry H. Spalding. He also established Idaho’s first irrigation system.
Idahoan REAL Premium Mashed Potatoes rival Mom’s hand mashed potatoes. If you want to enjoy the aroma, flavor and fluffy texture that you enjoy from Idaho potatoes you should give these a try. They are made from 100% Idaho Russet potatoes and can be made with just water for easy home preparation or add milk and butter if you want a creamier homemade taste. One package makes 65 half cup servings.
Frontier Soups Homemade In Minutes™ Idaho Outpost Potato Leek Soup is ready to serve in about 30 minutes, has all natural ingredients, no added salt, no MSG, no preservatives, no trans-fats and is gluten free. All the seasonings are included – with broth and cream added, this soup is deliciously wonderful year-round. Recipe variations are included; package makes 4-5 (12 oz.) servings. 38 varieties to choose from.
Heidi’s Cottage Cheese Pancake Mix is all natural, made of unbleached flour, sugar and spices with 22 grams of protein per serving and no salt or preservatives added. Just add egg and cottage cheese to the mix, stir until blended then bake or make pancakes on a griddle. You receive a case of six 12 ounce boxes in all. Read the reviews and you’ll be convinced that you’ll want to have this in your pantry.
Idaho Spud Chocolate Candy Bars are a combination of a light cocoa flavored marshmallow center drenched with a dark chocolate coating and then sprinkled with coconut (Sorry, no potato!). The potato shape and unique blend of ingredients appeals to both young and old, making the “Idaho Spud” one of the top hundred selling candy bars in the Northwest, and is Idaho Candy Company’s best selling bar. The Idaho Spud Bar has been a favorite since it was first manufactured in 1918. 24 – 1.5oz bars.
The Idaho cookie cutter will come in handy to make special treats for your picnic basket as your explore the sights in Idaho.
Boise the city of trees – One legend claims that French-Canadian fur trappers of the early 1800s came over the mountains looked down upon the Boise River Valley and exclaimed “Les bois!” (the woods!), and that this is also how Boise gained its nickname ‘The City of Trees’. In actuality, the name was apparently a translation of an earlier English name for the Boise River, the Wood River- (Wikipedia).
Hailey – Idaho’s hometown in the mountains was founded in 1881. Hailey was a big beneficiary of the 1880s mining boom. In 1883 the community got Idaho’s first telephone exchange, and in 1889 it installed the state’s first electric light system. Resident movie star Bruce Willis invested in the downtown area in an attempt to bring more entertainment facilities to the town- (Wikipedia).
Malad City where Idaho begins-It is said that Malad has more people of Welsh descent per capita than anywhere outside of Wales.
A Boise State engraved cutting board and Executive Thermos are perfect for a Boise State Broncos fan. Idaho State University fans will treasure their 16 oz. tumblers and matching thirsty stone coasters.
