According to Mad Swede Brewing Owner and Head Brewer Jerry Larson, there are two rules when naming a beer. The beer has to be impossible to pronounce or what one would consider a dad joke. Owners Jerry and Susie Larson have over 30 years of brewing experience. The three-decade dedication to their craft motivated their whole family to get involved in creating and delivering quality craft beer in Idaho!Totally Boise got to go behind the scenes and see the process in which beer is brewed, canned, a...
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The Treasure Valley is rich with comedy gold. As we become a large metro area, the number of well known, popular comedians - like Whitney Cummings or Jim Gaffigan - has increased immensely. The valley is also filled with talented and hilarious comedians, either touring or living and performing here.
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What do five major intersections on Victory Road, Amity Road, Happy Valley Road, Midland Boulevard, and Star Road all have in common? According to Nick Lehman, the District Engineer for Nampa Highway District No. 1, they were all sites of high traffic incidents and congestion.
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CEO and Founder of Abundant Life, Amber Valdez says there are many misconceptions or myths about the reality of surrogacy. 90% of the conversations Amber and her team have been correcting misinformation. With years of experience and a lot of compassion, they are here to break apart the myths and rumors consistently spread by those who are not in the industry and continue to educate and support those who are looking to join the surrogacy community.Here are the five most common surrogacy myths tha...
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While the Totally Boise team absolutely loves exploring new places to eat, sometimes it can be hindering. Our staff has an expansive range of dietary needs that sometimes it seems impossible to find a place to eat. One place, however, we can agree to eat at every single time is Lemon Tree Co. in Boise.About Lemon Tree Co. in Downtown BoiseExplained as the core of what they do, Lemon Tree Co. has surpassed its goal of being inclusive to all dietary needs. Elevating affordable sandwiches to a culi...
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The year 2021 has been a year of health changes for me. s I struggled to find alternatives for gluten and dairy products, I was introduced to Melt Organic. Made 100% from plants, Melt Organic provides that rich buttery taste we love from dairy-based butter with a bonus, it's made locally!
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A local favorite, Paddles Up Poké, prides itself on providing Idaho’s freshest fish. Let’s be honest, we live in Idaho. How can they ensure they only serve fresh fish?Serving Only the Freshest FoodIf you’re a poké lover, we’re sure you’ve been to Paddles Up. They’ve taken over the Treasure Valley for five years, providing only the tastiest bowls, sushi burritos, and poké nachos. Paddles Up continues to be a strong advocate for only serving...
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As the Fall and Winter months are drawing near, Totally Boise knows how important it is to stay in touch with your own mental health. It is clinically proven that the darker months, stress of the holidays, and other outside influences can increase your stress, anxiety, and depression. Taking a day for self-care is vital in beating the mental blues away and the following four Idaho businesses are here to help you have the ultimate YOU day! In addition, local grief and mental health influence...
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According to Josh Cormier, a local Treasure Valley realtor, finishing real estate school doesn’t necessarily mean you are fully prepared to sell a home. Here’s the scenario that happens all too often; you get out of real estate school, not entirely prepared to take on the many tasks that come with working in real estate. You find a brokerage, and from there, it’s on you to make a deal.In an effort to avoid the stress of being forced to learn the real estate field on your own, W...
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Long-awaited Coa De Jima restaurant and bar officially has an opening date! Sister company to Boise staple Barbacoa, Coa De Jima is slated to open Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, and will focus on creating upscale authentic Mexican cuisine.
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Inspired by the karaoke styles of Japan, Voicebox is Boise’s only private suite karaoke bar. When you walk through the front doors, you feel transported into another world. Their friendly staff greet you with a “hello” from behind the fully stocked bar and lead you to a private singing suite. With eight fully equipped and expertly soundproofed suites, Voicebox karaoke pulled out all the stops on making this singing experience the best you’ll ever have.They have a seemingl...
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We’ve all had a moment where we are looking to have a nice evening or picnic with a perfect pairing of wine and cheese. The art of knowing which cheeses pair with particular wines seems to be limited to trained professionals. The team at Dairy West knew that there had to be a way to educate curious foodies. They came together to create Unbottled and the Unbottled Matchmaker, a free dairy and wine-cheese pairing website software that seeks to educate Idahoans on local dairy. We can agree th...
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Idaho is a unique land with many prime fishing holes right beneath your eyes. If you're looking for where one of those fishing spots is, you've come to the right place.
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A comment heard continuously in the City of Trees is about just how nice Idahoans are. With our simple yet urban downtown, hiking trails and camping spots less than 15 minutes away, and farmland still within the city limits, the Treasure Valley has maintained its small-town charm.
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Oh, brunch. That magical meal between breakfast and lunch that merges concoctions of life-giving dishes. If there was a blanket statement that could be made about Idahoans it's that we love to hike, we are french fry aficionados, and we LOVE brunch.
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