Heather Nelson,The Agency Boise

05/30/2024

Buying a home? This is an important term for you to know!

Learn about debt-to-income ratio and what it could mean for you when buying a home.

05/30/2024

Have you ever thought about how inflation affects the housing market?

Here's a look at how inflation impacts the housing market.

05/29/2024

These berry burst jello shots will be a hit at your Fourth of July picnic!

The perfect berry burst jello shots for the 4th!

05/29/2024

Make these shortbread cookies for the holidays this year!

Upgrade your classic shortbread cookies with the sweetness of citrus.

05/29/2024

Make this delicious spin on deviled eggs that uses avocado!

Ingredients:
6 large eggs, hard-boiled and halved
1 1/2 avocado, peeled and seed removed
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
2 tbsp. cilantro
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1 tbsp. lime juice
Zest of lime
Cilantro and paprika, for garnish

Instructions:
1. Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half, separating egg yolks from the whites. Set the egg whites aside, and put the yolks in a blender.
2. Add avocado to the blender and mix.
3. Add in the sour cream, cilantro, black pepper, salt, and celery salt.
4. Zest lime, adding in the zest and the lime juice. Blend until smooth.
5. Fill a pastry bag with a decorating tip and put the mixture inside. Pipe the mixture into the eggs.
6. Garnish with cilantro and sprinkle with paprika.

05/28/2024

This vodka spritzer is so refreshing.

A refreshingly fruity take on a vodka spritzer!

05/28/2024

Veggie lovers and vegetarians can delight in this zesty cauliflower tacos!

Veggie lovers will adore these zesty cauliflower tacos with a tangy mustard slaw.

05/27/2024

Are you making a dessert for an upcoming Memorial Day picnic? Try this Berry Almond Crisp as a perfect summery treat!

Ingredients:
• 1 pound strawberries
• 14 ounces red currants
• 1½ pounds raspberries
• Generous 1 cup superfine sugar, divided
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• sticks salted butter, diced and softened, plus more for greasing

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease two 9½-inch round porcelain baking dishes with melted butter. Wash and dry all the fruit, and then hull the strawberries and pull the red currants off their stalks.
2. Put the berries and currants in a large bowl, sprinkle with a scant ½ cup of the sugar, and stir to combine. Divide the fruit between the baking dishes, spreading it in a single layer.
3. In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, remaining sugar, diced butter, and ground almonds. Rub the ingredients lightly together with your fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
4. Scatter a layer of the crumb mixture over the fruit in the baking dishes and bake for 40 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp. Serve warm.

Recipe from: Enjoy: Recipes for Memorable Gatherings by Perla Servan-Schreiber. Photography by Nathalie Carnet.

05/27/2024

Our freedom comes from the sacrifices of our military, and for that, we are grateful.

05/27/2024

Wishing you a safe Memorial Day weekend as we remember all those who are currently, and have served.

05/26/2024

There's plenty of flavor (and red, white, and blue spirit) in this layer cake.

05/26/2024

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