REAL Magazine, May-June, 2017

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Dutch Oven Cooking Great Info and Our Favorite Recipes Back Yard Herb Gardens Here's What to Plant in Yours Sustainable Living Six Tips for Your Home Monthly Market Report Things to Do

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It's getting warmer, and that means getting outside. Perhaps this is the year you'll start an herb garden, or venture into dutch oven cooking — and if you, do, we hope this month's articles will help. If you discover a great new recipe, or something cool to do this summer, please let us know. We'd love to hear from you! Email us at REAL@ coldwellbankertg.com.

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In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different."

~ John Steinbeck

contents Dutch Oven Cooking We think you'll enjoy this brief how-to, as well as some of our favorite recipes.

Back Yard Herbs Consider adding an herb garden to your space and reap the benefits.

Live Sustainably Lower your carbon footprint with these six simple tips.

Market Stats Is it still a seller's market?

Let's take a look at the numbers.

Ada County Homes A small sampling of homes on the market in Ada County

Canyon County Homes Canyon County homes are affordable and ready for you!

Things to Do There's lots to do in our beautiful valley.

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Dutch Oven Cooking

Making Our Favorite Recipes

Camping is a huge part of the Idaho lifestyle, and while cooking over an open fire is a great adventure, exploring dutch oven options can expand your possibilities!

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ith the long-awaited arrival of warm weather finally upon us, it is time to fire up the BBQs, pull the RVs out of storage, and dust off the camping gear! Liven up your repertoire of camping culinary delights by trying your hand at dutch oven cooking.

Dutch oven cooking is really quite simple, but it does require planning and few unique tools. If you don’t own a dutch oven and are seeking to buy one, you have a decision to make: cast iron or aluminum. There are pros and cons (as well as price differences) between the options, and how you plan to use it may affect your decision.

For example, if you are river rafting, you would want to consider the weight difference; a cast iron dutch oven would be like hauling an anchor whereas an aluminum oven would be very easily transported. Other differences

include cleaning techniques and whether or not seasoning is required. Do a little research to determine which would suit your intended purpose and budget!

Preparing and cooking a meal can be done over an open fire or over charcoal briquettes. Briquettes are a great option because you can deliver consistent heat for a prolonged period, whereas you will need to continually tend a fire to ensure you have good coals.

If you choose to use briquettes, save yourself a little time and headache by purchasing the briquettes with lighter fluid soaked in. This will make the briquettes easier to light. Additionally, we recommend using a chimney to light the charcoal. A chimney allows you to get all the coals lit and heated simultaneously with minimal frustration!

The key to a well-cooked meal is the consistent heat source. If

using charcoal, you will create a bed of coals for the dutch oven to sit on. Additionally, you will put coals on the lid as well. This envelops the oven providing heat from all directions.

As coals burn down, you may need to replenish the briquettes. If using a campfire, you will want to get a good bed of coals established rather than allowing raging flame!

The flame will heat the bottom too quickly, and you will find that the bottom is burned while the top is raw. You will need to continually add sticks and fuel to keep the coals consistently burning. If the coals die down, your food will not cook properly.

Because you will need to either add ingredients as you go or check on the progress of your meal, you will need a way to lift the dutch oven lid safely. There are many dutch oven lid tools you can purchase, or you can create a home solution.

The tool should be heat resistant

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PAGE 5 and offer a bit of reach so that your knuckles aren’t next to hot coals.

Just about any recipe can be translated into a dutch oven recipe. You will want to take into consideration the different cook times between starchy items, such

as potatoes, and quicker cooking ingredients, such as eggs. There are many books, websites, and blogs dedicated to dutch oven recipes, so if you are new to dutch oven cooking, you have many resources that you can rely on to help ensure a tasty meal.

Why wait to go camping to try out your recipe? Dutch oven cooking can be practiced at home in your own backyard! Using a firepit or creating a safe space for charcoal, you can test out your recipes and cooking techniques – while pizza delivery is valid back up plan!

MOUNTAIN MAN BREAKFAST 12" dutch oven 10 bottom briquettes 14 top briquettes 1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces

1 small onion, diced 1 32-oz. bag of hash browns 12 eggs 1-11/2 lb grated cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven on bottom briquettes. Brown the bacon, add onion & cook until clear. Remove bacon & onion and set aside. In the bacon drippings, fry the hash browns until golden. Add the bacon & onions back in & stir. In mixing bowl, beat all 12 eggs & pour over potatoes, bacon, & onion. Put the lid on the dutch oven, cover with the top briquettes, & cook until eggs are almost solid. Remove lid & sprinkle in the cheddar cheese. Cover & cook a few minutes more until eggs are solid & cheese is melted. Serve with salsa, if desired.

Use sausage instead of bacon, or add green & red peppers or jalapenos for variety. cbboise.com

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Dutch Oven Recipes

Agent & Staff Favorites

We're an outdoorsy bunch here at CBTG, so when the call went out requesting recipes, we received some terrific ones. We think you'll love them!

DISCO CHICKEN 12 briquettes on bottom; 8 on top 4 chicken breasts, cut in half (8 pieces) 1 c. white wine 2 cans cream of chicken soup

2 boxes of stuffing, chicken flavor Green onion (as much as desired) 1 lb. jack cheese butter

DIRECTIONS: In dutch oven, mix the wine & soup; chop green onions & add to mix. Place chicken pieces & top with cheese. Pour stuffing mix on top, add butter. Cook for about 1 hour. If at higher elevation, add more coals or cook longer. Adjust coals as needed.

TRIPLE MEAT BBQ FOR A CROWD 17" dutch oven 18-20 bottom briquettes 24-26 top briquettes 60 country-style pork ribs 60 country-style beef ribs

60 chicken legs or thighs 3 - 18-oz. bottles original BBQ sauce 1 - 18-oz. bottle of each: hickory, onion, southern style, & hot/zesty sauce (or use your favorites)

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven on bottom briquettes. Brown both kinds of ribs in two 14" ovens & transfer to deep oven. Continue until all ribs are browned & transferred (the process takes about an hour). Keep broth drained from the 14" ovens & save. Brown chicken & set aside to add later.

When large oven is almost half full, add all the sauces, cover, & simmer for 2-21/2 hours, stirring occasionally & scraping bottom & sides to prevent scorching. Spoon sauce over meat while simmering.

Replenish briquettes every hour.

One hour before serving, add the chicken & continue cooking until all 3 meats are tender. If sauce is thin, crack lid slightly; if it is too thick, add meat broth. Serve.

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BLUEBERRY COFFEE CAKE 12" dutch oven 14 bottom briquettes 20 top briquettes 11/2 c. whole wheat flour 11/2 c. white flour 2 Tbsp. baking soda 11/2 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. butter

11/2 c. brown sugar 1 c. butter 4 eggs 11/2 c. milk 2 c. sour cream 3 c. fresh blueberries or 1 lb. frozen blueberries TOPPING: 1 c. toasted, broken walnut pieces

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven. Melt butter. Add eggs & sour cream, mix. In separate bowl, blend dry ingredients along with enough milk to make a medium batter. Fold in berries & pour into wll-oiled oven. For the topping, work butter into brown sugar with fingers & add nuts. Sprinkle over batter in oven, cover with lid & place coals. Cook for 30-40 minutes.

MIXED BERRY OR PEACH COBBLER 8 briquettes on bottom 6 briquettes on top

3 c. mixed berries, canned peaches, or apples 1 box mix of yellow cake, prepared as instructed

DIRECTIONS: Arrange berries (or other fruit) in bottom of small dutch oven. Pour prepared cake batter over fruit, cover with lid and briquettes. Check every 15-20 minutes until cake is set. Adjust coals as needed. Let cool & top with whipped cream. Serve.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS DELIGHT 8 briquettes on bottom 8-10 briquettes on top 1 box mix chocolate cake, prepared as instructed 1/2 c. dry baking cocoa 2 c. brown sugar

4 c. hot water 2 tsp. vanilla 1 pkg. chocolate chips Nuts (optional) Whipped cream or ice cream

DIRECTIONS: Line oven with foil (or liner) & preheat. Pour prepared chocolate cake batter in oven. In separate bowl, mix cocoa, brown sugar, hot water, & vanilla; pour over cake batter. Place lid on oven, cover with briquettes, & bake 40 minutes. Remove lid about 5 minutes before baking time is up & sprinkle with chocolate chips & let melt. Add nuts if desired. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. cbboise.com

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Also known as "Chinese parsley," coriander and cilantro are the same plant. In the U.S., the stems and leaves are referred to as cilantro, while the seeds are called coriander.

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Back Yard Herbs

Create Your Own Garden

If you've ever considered creating a back yard herb garden, now is the perfect time to get started!

Juliet Grossman Coldwell Banker Blue Matter

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ardening is a pleasurable and healthy way to get outdoors. A long list of herbs can be successfully planted year ‘round, and more thrive in cooler spring temperatures.

Herbs to consider • Get the kids interested in gardening with chives — they can be planted in any season, are easy to grow, and taste great paired with sour cream as an elegant baked potato topping.

More adventurous taste buds will appreciate garlic chives.

• Parsley is another easy-togrow herb ideal for beginners, and even the pickiest young palates can enjoy tasting the fruit of their labors.

• Add beauty, color, and fragrance to your back yard with aromatic lavender or rosemary.

These wonderful additions to any back yard herb garden are very hardy and can be planted any time.

• Tea lovers, give lemon balm a try. This herb can be planted year ‘round. As a bonus, it will draw

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useful bees and butterflies to your yard.

• Chefs who love cooking with an Asian flair can plant lemon grass at any time of year to have this delicious herb on hand any time.

• Got insomnia? Back yardgrown chamomile makes a delicious and relaxing tea, a timehonored home remedy.

• Home cooks who enjoy a variety of ethnic cuisines will want to plant cilantro. This zesty herb is an essential to many Mexican and Middle Eastern dishes.

• Arugula is a fantastic addition to a back yard herb garden for salad lovers. This spicy, peppery herb adds delicious “bite” to any salad mix. Get arugula started now, and you can enjoy it in salads all summer long.

• Do you always grab the black jelly beans? If so, experiment with fennel, which shares the same licorice flavor. Start fennel now, and this herb’s hardy bulbs and delicate fronds will grace your garden for years to come. A few tablespoons of shaved fennel bulb

is a delicious addition to a zesty Greek salad.

• Spring is time for many traditional recipes showcasing dill, which grows well in Idaho. Add dill to deviled eggs, vinaigrette for salad or vegetables, or to top baked salmon.

Herbs for Indoors In addition to planting herbs outside, foodies should consider starting an indoor herb garden as well. A sunny kitchen ledge or countertop along a window is an ideal location for gardening indoors.

Several delicious and unusual herbs may not survive a surprise frost or heat wave. Foodies can enjoy cooking with traditional herbs like borage, chervil, lovage, salad burnet, sorrel, and tansy, all of which are hard to find commercially. An indoor herb garden for your home might be the perfect solution!

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Live Sustainably

Six Tips for Your Home

You can make conscious changes to lower your carbon footprint right at home!

Hillary Hertzberg Coldwell Banker Blue Matter

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e all need to do our part in protecting our environment and what better place to start making some changes than right at home. Below are six simple tips to help you live a more sustainable lifestyle, protecting your health and that of the planet!

Conserve more water.

Fresh water is vital yet limited resource. Despite our extremely wet winter and spring, remember that in several parts of our country (and certainly across the globe), people are experiencing severe droughts. Those of us that have easy access to plenty of water should really treasure it.

Taking little steps like turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth or not taking prolonged showers definitely add up. Replacing leaky pipes and switching to low-flow showerheads and toilets are also terrific ways to conserve water, as are waiting to do laundry and run the dishwasher until you have full loads.

Buy more natural cleaning products.

Many of the conventional cleaning products we commonly buy are actually quite toxic to both people and the environment. Many of them are actually petrochemicals – a variation of petroleum. Swap the harsh cleaning products for natural alternatives that work just as well.

Aside from finding them at natural supermarkets, many of the big stores have started carrying sustainable brands as consumer demand is rapidly on the rise.

Nearly anything you usually buy has a natural counterpart, even bleach! Not only are these products much better for your health and that of your family’s, but they also don’t contaminate the water supply when they go down the drain.

Conserve energy.

Unfortunately, a large majority of the electricity we use at home is still derived from fossil fuels. While most of our energy use is based on

necessity, we also don’t fully know how much we actually waste by doing things such as leaving appliances and electronic devices plugged in, pulling phantom energy from the outlets even when they’re turned off.

Switching CFL or incandescent light bulbs for LED bulbs can save up to 90% more energy – and they last about 20 years, making them a great investment. Regularly replacing A/C filters to prevent airflow blockages and adjusting the temperatures before you leave home also help save energy. Easy adaptations such as changing your laundry settings to ‘cold wash’ and turning off the lights when you’re not home or in a particular room are other options to being more energy efficient. Lots of little things can go a long way!

Eat more vegan meals.

Very few people are aware of the vast amounts of greenhouse gasses that the animal agriculture industry emits, mostly from methane discharged from the

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PAGE 11 animals themselves and from the CO2 that is released through deforestation needed to grow feed for them. In addition to emitting less pollution, plant-based diets require far less energy and water to grow and process their products, making them significantly more sustainable.

Experiment with eating one vegan meal a week, perhaps on Meatless Mondays, and discover how delicious vegan and vegetarian diets can be. Look up recipes for inspiration, and you will be shocked at all the decadent meals you’ll be able to make — way beyond simply eating plain fruits and vegetables!

Buy less plastic and recycle it.

Another great way to lower your carbon footprint is by buying less plastic. Plastic is derived from hydrocarbons such as natural gas, oil, and carbon. They take hundreds of years to degrade, making them extremely difficult to get rid of.

Therefore, the first step in solving the pervasive plastic problem we have is to avoid buying it. Stop accepting plastic bags when you shop, take your own reusable one.

Don’t keep buying disposable water bottles, buy a glass or metal one. The second step is to recycle cbboise.com

the plastic that you do buy. This ensures that it doesn’t end up in a landfill, or even worse, in the ocean.

Landscape more sustainably.

H a v i n g sustainable practices o u t s i d e is equally important.

What you put on your lawn, be it fertilizers or pesticides, have a direct impact on your entire community and on the planet as a whole. Choosing organic options versus synthetic ones will prevent the runoff from producing algae blooms in nearby bodies of water, leading to dead zones where marine life can no longer survive. In addition, having a garden and planting trees is a great way to offset your carbon footprint as plants take in CO2 and put out O2.

Making simple changes in your lifestyle will yield many benefits to your health, the environment, and can even save you money.

Being a more conscious consumer, reducing waste, and conserving

more of the world’s precious resources are all part of the paradigm shift we are working toward as a society. Jump on the bandwagon and live more sustainably, starting at home!

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Monthly Market Stats

What’s Happening in Treasure Valley Real Estate

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f there’s anything holding back our real estate market, it’s the continued remarkably low number of homes for sale – especially resale/existing homes.

homes that have sold – how many days from initial listing of a home until the seller typically receives an accepted contract. This number is typically measured in weeks or months, but currently is a matter of only days.

Closed sales units were down year-over-year in both Ada and Canyon, and Home prices are up 5% T h e r e arguably it’s simply in Ada and a whopping are three because we haven’t 12% in Canyon County categories of home had enough supply compared to last April! sellers that to meet the demand of the buyers in the market. In are particularly great candidates other words, more buyers would for taking advantage of this be buying homes right now if they market: had the right number of homes 1. So-called “default landfrom which to choose. lords” — homeowners that moved Though unit sales are off, the total during the downturn, but because closed volume in the market is up of the stifled market at that due to average sales prices being time, couldn’t sell and therefore up. Prices are up 5% in Ada and a converted their home into a rental. whopping 12% in Canyon County Perhaps these owners are tiring of being a landlord now. compared to last April!

2. Single-family home Another astonishing metric is the investor — folks that deliberately median days on market for the purchased rental properties in

the past that may now wish to capitalize on higher prices and move their equity into another investment.

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Retirees — homeowners needing to downsize or move out of ownership completely and into assisted living, with family, or the like.

Essentially, anyone that can sell their home now without simultaneously needing to buy is poised to take the best advantage of the market now.

Is the time right for you, or would you simply like to have a discussion about it? Get in touch, and let’s get started together. Your referrals and repeat business are so very greatly appreciated, and rest assured that professional advice to help you navigate your next move is just a text, call, or email away.

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$253,000

HOMES SOLD APRIL 2017*

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

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AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

1,705 HOMES CURRENTLY ON MARKET*

* Numbers reflect year-over-year comparisons.

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HOMES SOLD APRIL 2017*

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

8 AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET cbboise.com

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681 HOMES CURRENTLY ON MARKET*

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Ada County

Featured Homes

3085 E. Anemone Ct. SE Boise Wonderful, move-in ready home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, & 1,188 sq.ft. Updated floor coverings & counter tops, new interior paint, newer exterior paint and architectural shingles.

Vaulted ceiling, plant shelves, spacious & open floor plan. Big windows for lots of natural light.

Fully fenced back yard with room for a garden, 2-car garage.

5986 S. Schooner Pl. SE Boise Custom, one-of-a-kind home on over half an acre, with a resort-like back yard. Incredible panoramic views of the mountains, Barber Wildlife Preserve, & downtown. Original flagstone rock pool & spa, sunken tennis court, timbered cabana, & a stunning waterfall. Home boasts beautiful vaulted ceilings, 6 beds, 7 baths, wine closet & much more.

11277 W. Portola SW Boise Delightful single-level patio home in a perfect area with community pool, pathways, & large clubhouse. Open great room with vaulted ceiling, gorgeous kitchen with slab granite, gas cooktop, custom cabinets, & large pantry.

Sunny eating area, extensive wood floors, tile, & lots of natural light. Beautiful master retreat with walk-in shower & more.

4588 W. Miners Farm Dr. NW Boise Incredible views toward Dry Creek & the foothills. No back neighbors & north-facing back yard to enjoy the patio, views, & summer BBQs! Kitchen boasts granite, dual drawer dishwasher, upgraded lighting, white oak hardwood, & great room. Clever office nook off living room. Upstairs master with tile, walk-in shower, dual vanities, & huge closet.

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Featured Homes

1490 N. Willowick Eagle This single-level home on a lake provides the perfect layout for entertaining with easy access to a large covered patio in the east-facing back yard overlooking the water. The large kitchen is equipped with an island, granite counter tops, & Maytag SS appliances. The living room boasts a floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace with built-in cabinets.

1145 S. River Flow Way Eagle Newly remodeled in November, 2016! New granite counter tops in all bathrooms & the kitchen. New carpet throughout. New paint, light fixtures, SS double ovens, & range hood.

Kitchen is a "show stopper" with large walnut butcher block center island, gas cook top, & pantry. Wonderful floor plan with great room & cozy gas fireplace.

4880 W. Eagle Landing Ct. Eagle Welcome to complete comfort. This fabulous 5 bedroom home offers a main-level master suite with soaker tub, separate shower, & massive walk in closet. Open great room with gas fireplace, stunning kitchen with slab granite counter tops, undermount sinks, beautiful gas stove, Bosch dishwasher, & huge pantry. Bonus room, 4-car garage with epoxy flooring.

4430 N. Mooney Falls Way NE Meridian This impeccable 3 bed/2.5 bath, corner lot home has new carpet, laminate hardwood floors, updated light fixtures, fans, & a warm color palette. Open kitchen with granite composite sink, big pantry, & tile through the kitchen, laundry & powder room. Bonus room upstairs perfectly positioned for the 3 spacious bedrooms. Grand master bath & walk in closet.

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Canyon County

Featured Homes

7746 Cedarbrook Dr. NE Nampa Beautifully updated home! Sweeping front porch, mature landscaping. No HOA or CCRs. Stainless kitchen appliances, breakfast bar, large living & family rooms, laminate hardwood floor, updated carpet, 3 car garage. Decorator style neutral paint colors, fenced back yard. This home has so much to offer!

17109 N. Wylie Pl. NE Nampa This brand new home boasts a dream kitchen with granite counters & center island, SS appliances, butler's pantry, & tile floors. Light, bright office/den with tons of windows, vaulted ceiling, & French doors. Stunning living room with detailed ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, & stone gas fireplace. Gorgeous master retreat with all the extras.

1627 W. Georgia S Nampa Spacious beauty with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, & 1,624 sq.ft. Main-level master suite, window seats, tile flooring, & open kitchen. Great covered front porch, as well as large covered patio & huge yard with storage shed. 3-car garage. No neighbors on 3 sides.

3600 S. Raintree Dr. S Nampa Beautifully-updated home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, & room for everyone. 2,770 sq.ft., 3-car garage, quarter-acre lot. Huge master retreat & 3 separate living areas to give everyone their own space. Open kitchen with tile counters & island. Corner lot with fenced back yard, garden space, & RV parking.

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13302 Lakeside Village Ln. S Nampa Nestled in a cul-de-sac, surrounded by mature trees & landscaping, this beautifully updated home sits on 1.87 acres, neighbors Deer Flat Wild Life Refuge, & offers views of Lake Lowell. Mainlevel master has a large jetted tub, & accesses the deck. Kitchen has new SS appliances, granite counters, an island/breakfast bar & shares a 2-sided fireplace with the great room.

15738 Eclipse Dr. SW Caldwell Stunning, custom-built home on a cul-de-sac lot, with no detail overlooked. Separate in-law quarters. Impressive entry, great room with vaulted ceilings, & a double-sided gas fireplace with floor to ceiling brick work. Gorgeous kitchen with Corian counters & a large center island. Sun room with fireplace & stamped concrete floor.

Breathtaking views.

8996 New Castle Dr. Middleton Gorgeous custom, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on 1 acre. Spacious kitchen features granite counters, double ovens, gas range, & beautiful cabinets. Master suite with separate soaker tub, tiled walk-in shower, dual sinks, & an enormous walk-in closet. Fully landscaped back yard includes a stunning fire pit. Shop & mother-inlaw apartment, too!

28227 River Ridge Rd. Wilder Beautiful log home on 3.79 acres with 25X40 shop with power, pasture area for horses, & views that are out of this world! Within a mile of Snake River & River Bend Golf course. Home has wonderful granite countertops, high quality cabinetry throughout, stone-wrapped granite island, stone fireplace with log mantle, 30 ft. ceilings & views that never end. So much to love!

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FARMERS’ MARKETS Boise Farmers’ Market Each Saturday

9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

10th and Grove, downtown Boise www.theboisefarmersmarket.com

Capital City Public Market Each Saturday

9:30a.m.-1:30p.m.

8th and Idaho, downtown Boise

www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com

Eagle Saturday Market Saturdays starting April 29

9:30a.m.-2:00p.m.

185 E. State St., Eagle

www.facebook.com/eaglesaturdaymarket

Nampa Farmers’ Market Saturdays starting April 29

9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Front & 13th, Nampa www.nampafarmersmarket.com

Kuna Farmer's Market Saturdays starting April 29

9:00a.m.-noon Bernie Fisher Memorial Park Main & Linder, Kuna www.facebook.com/Kuna-Farmers-Market COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON GROUP

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Things to Do Get up, get out, and enjoy!

Paws in the Park Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Alive After Five Concert Series Wednesdays starting June 7

Storey Bark Park 430 E. Watertower Ln., Meridian Info

5:00-8:00 p.m., Grove Plaza 826 W. Main St., Boise downtownboise.org

Paint the Town 2017 Kickoff Event Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Great Garden Escape Thursdays, June 8-September 7

Sherwin Williams Paint Store 2680 E. Fariview Ave., Meridian Open to the public - info here

36th Annual Greek Food Festival Friday/Saturday, June 2-3, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

2618 W. Bannock St., Boise http://www.boisegreekfestival.com/

Nampa Parks & Rec SPLASHtacular Saturday, June 3, 1:00-4:45 p.m.

Lakeview Water Park or Lincoln Pool, Nampa nampaparksandrecreation.org

Free Movie Night in Meridian Every Friday in June, July, & August

Settlers Park, Meridian & Ustick Roads Movies start at dusk www.meridiancityspecialevents.org

Rattlesnake & Porcupine Avoidance

Training for Dogs Saturday, June 3, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Julia Davis Park, Boise idahohumanesociety.org

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Check times & schedule online Idaho Botanical Garden 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise www.idahobotanicalgarden.org

Gingerfest IV at the Old Idaho Pen Friday, June 9, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Old Idaho Penitentiary 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise history.idaho.gov

Gordon Lightfoot at the Egyptian Saturday, June 10, 8:00 p.m.

Egyptian Theater 700 W. Main St., Boise egyptiantheatre.net

Galactic Day at ZooBoise Saturday, June 17, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Zoo Boise 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise zooboise.org

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