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If there’s one thing we don’t have to remind any of you, it’s that the Treasure Valley is a great place to live. We’ve got first-class restaurants, unique shopping venues, world-class culture and communities. As Black Friday and Small Business Saturday marks the official start to the Christmas shopping season, please keep in mind the importance—and personal value—of shopping locally. By that we mean buying holiday gifts from locally owned, independent business owners who live here, pay taxes here, send their children to school here and want Meridian, Eagle and Boise to prosper as much as you do. When you shop locally, your dollars have a multiplier effect that touches your life in more ways than you probably ever imagined. Independent business owners carry locally made goods that reflect the unique tastes and interests of their communities. Local business owners donate more to local charities, are more likely to serve on local boards and support a variety of community causes and events. Think of three independently owned businesses you know you would miss if they weren’t around anymore. Make a point of stopping in to say hello and make a purchase, however small. Shop local this Christmas. It matters. You’re creating jobs, promoting community development, funding more city services, supporting a host of local charities and helping keep Treasure Valley the unique and wonderful place we all know it to be. In this month’s issue we are proud to highlight a few of thousands of local retailers and restaurants that you can support today and over the holidays as you shop for unique gifts for your friends and family.

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18 Small Town Luxurious Getaway

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Hot Spot

Gift Guide

Local Limelight

Travel Journal

Chef ’s Selection

Decor Trends

Giving Back

Our Town

Sip, swirl and savor your way through Yountville, the culinary heart of Napa Valley

32 A Lil’ Help in Preparation for the Holidays Each year we find ourselves caught with less time to plan than the year before

42 12 Wines of Christmas

There are about 8 recipes that we don’t change, but we also appreciate creative new dishes

48 The Intentional Home

Items from your travels or inherited tell a story that will inspire you for a lifetime

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1-7: Meridian’s 1st Annual Downtown Meridian Oktoberfest 2022 sponsored by First Federal Bank, was a huge success. We had an amazing time hanging out with everyone. The all day event featured really great local bands, food trucks, and authentic German beers! Tons of new faces that we hope to start seeing out on a normal basis now. Sean Evans, President and CEO of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in coordinating the event, which aims to energize and revitalize Meridian’s downtown. “There has been a lot of growth and development in Meridian and we want this event to highlight that,” emphasized Evans.

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SMALL TOWN LUXURIOUS GETAWAY SIP, SWIRL AND SAVOR YOUR WAY THROUGH YOUNTVILLE, THE CULINARY HEART OF NAPA VALLEY ARTICLE BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ

Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime epicurean experience? Yountville, which is nestled into Napa County with vineyards in every direction, is a treasure trove of gourmand greatness at every turn. Here is how to take a bite out of it all:

Photo courtesy the Yountville Chamber of Commerce.

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The flashy, splashy RH Yountville is hard to miss as it takes up nearly a full block along Yountville’s ultra-walkable downtown. The Restoration Hardware-owned property is a wine, food and shopping mecca comprised of five separate experiences: an indoor/outdoor restaurant with a glass roof surrounded by 100-year-old olive trees and adorned with dramatic crystal chandeliers; a two-story wine tasting space with its own share of crystal chandeliers and sleek limestone bar; a limited-production wine center; an espresso bar; and a boutique design gallery grander in scale than even its ever-so-lavish sister property at the Scottsdale Quarter. Award-winning chef Brendan Sodikoff leads the kitchen, sourcing seasonal ingredients from nearby farms and using them as inspiration for both whimsical and shareable New American fare as well as twists on comfort-food classics. His team allows vegetables to shine right along with proteins, making it the perfect place for all diets. There are at least 40 wines by the glass on the menu at any given time, many from neighboring wineries. The expertly trained staff has pairing suggestions—be them wine, craft beer or craft cocktails—for each dish, offering recommendations based on guests’ palates and preferences over trends and their personal tastes. RH.com/Yountville/Restaurant

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The RH Yountville Restaurant. Photo courtesy RH Yountville.

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TASTING ROOM TREATS Yountville’s many wineries and vineyards toss out tradition—bellying up to a bar for a flight of wine with crackers to cleanse the palate or a basic meat and cheese board—in favor of interactive foodie fun when it comes to its tastings. Handwritten Wines, for example, offers a Breadand-Butter Experience. During the 90-minute seated event, guests will enjoy white truffle potato chips and Bouchon Bakery baguettes along with multiple mouthwatering artisan butters. The butters are hand-made to complement five of the winery’s most awarded varietals that are made on the Napa Valley hillside and most coveted vineyard blocks. HandwrittenWines.com Priest Ranch, which is next door to Handwritten, boasts a Bacon and Wine Tasting. A must if traveling with a meat-loving man to wine country, the 90-minute experience marries four wines with its own bacon, each of which has been flavored with everything from honey to harissa to Italian herbs to bring out distinct notes in the wine. PriestRanchWines.com Silver Trident Winery, a one-minute walk across the two-lane street from Priest Ranch and Handwritten, is home to the Potato Chip Extravaganza. True to its

The Potato Chip Extravaganza at Silver Trident Winery. Photo courtesy Silver Trident Winery.

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name, those who book this crunch-tastic tasting will be treated to five types of potato chips, each sourced from a small producer. Each chip comes with a glass of wine to accompany it. The combination will take your tastebuds on a magical mystery tour of flavor. SilverTridentWinery.com JCB Tasting Salon, approximately 300 feet from Silver Trident, is home to a Caviar and Sparkling Wine Pairing. This dive into the ultimate in decadence pairs four high-end sparkling wines with four distinct artisanal caviars. Prepare for bubbly effervescence and over-the-top indulgence. JCBCollection.com Chandon is nearly a mile from the others, but wellworth the three-minute drive. During its ambitious Epicurean Experience, chef Juan Cabrera highlights the beauty of bubbles by pairing his favorites with five precisely plated works of culinary art. Chandon.com Baldacci Family Vineyards sits at the intersection of Yountville and Stag’s Leap, and its Perfect Pairings program is just that. The nibble-heavy experience explores the science of how wine and food amplify each other and even offers suggestions of what to pair with your personal favorite bites and sips. BaldacciVineyards.com

Seasonal offerings at Lucy Restaurant and Bar at Bardessono Hotel and Spa. Photo courtesy Bardessono Hotel and Spa.

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As one might imagine, all the accommodations in the region drip luxury, but Hotel Yountville, Bardessono Hotel and Spa and North Block Hotel stand out, thanks in great part to their dining options. Hotel Yountville—just steps from more than a dozen tasting rooms and boutiques and built using river rocks from the nearby Napa River—has elegance to spare, which extends to Heritage Oak, its signature eatery. Guests “in the know” always arrive prior to their reservations for killer craft cocktails (and adult popsicles!) at the Y Bar before being seated for elevated comfort food infused with wine country sophistication. HotelYountville.com Bardessono Hotel and Spa is approximately two blocks from Hotel Yountville. The striking, sprawling LEED Platinum Certified property, situated within its own vineyard, is committed to providing a lavish experience for guests and diners within a sustainable environment. Its world-renowned Lucy Restaurant & Bar—named for the Bardessono family’s matriarch—serves up craveable farm-to-fork dishes with global flair using ingredients from the hotel’s orchards, onsite certified organic farming garden, and similarly minded farms and purveyors across the region. Bonus: the dog-friendly restaurant also has a menu for pups. Bardessono.com

Wood-fired pizza from The Restaurant at North Block. Photo by Mariana Calderon.

North Block Hotel, which is nearly next door to RH Yountville, features all things wood-fired and wonderful at its primarily al fresco Restaurant at North Block. Beyond the gorgeous grilled main dishes, North Block is a happy hour hotspot thanks to its daily “Oyster Hour,” which features fresh oysters for just $1, as a local craft beer selection and seasonally changing menu of scrumptious sourdough pizzas. NorthBlockHotel.com

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Thomas Keller's iconic French Laundry. Photo courtesy the Yountville Chamber of Commerce.

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No gourmet guide to Yountville would be complete without some “star grazing.” Many of the world’s most celebrated celebrity chefs sharpen their knives and showcase their skills in Yountville.

One of the appetizing offerings from Michael Chiarello's Bottega. Photo courtesy Bottega.

French Laundry helped put the region on the map. The prix fixe spot—named by Anthony Bourdain as the best restaurant in the world—is one of the only restaurants to hold three Michelin Stars. Every dish tells a story, and every visit is unique. Founder Thomas Keller is a veteran of several Food Network shows, a staple of talk shows, and a guest judge on Top Chef. FrenchLaundry.com Mustards Grill is a casual-yet-elegant spot known for American fare and named to honor Napa’s yellow mustard flowers that provide vital nutrients to the vines. The restaurant is covered in them, save for the space carved out for its organic garden. Its founder is best-selling cookbook author and Top Chef: Masters contender Cynthia Pawlcyn. MustardsGrill.com Bottega Napa Valley excels at bold Italian flavors in a dizzyingly delicious setting complete with dreamy stone fireplaces and glass chandeliers. Emmy® award-winning chef Michael Chiarello helms Bottega, always seeking to authentically connect guests with the flavors from his family’s roots in southern Italy. BottegaNapaValley.com Bistro Jeanty brings the French countryside to Yountville. The brainchild of Michelin Star and James Beard award winner Philippe Jeanty, the bistro has been a Napa staple since 1998. Today, Philippe’s daughter Camille continues his legacy, creating each menu as homage to her father’s favorite childhood food memories from his native France, and diners taste the love in every bite. BistroJeanty.com

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After spending the day cooking traditional family recipes, telling stories about this last year, and falling asleep as football or a movie plays in the background, Thanksgiving marks the end of fall and the beginning of the holiday shopping season. As Black Friday and Small Business Saturday marks the official start to the Christmas shopping season, please keep in mind the importance—and personal value—of shopping locally. By that we mean buying holiday gifts from locally owned, independent business owners who live here, pay taxes

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Shop local this Christmas. It matters. You’re creating jobs, promoting community development, funding more city services, supporting a host of local charities and helping keep Treasure Valley the unique and wonderful place we all know it to be. This list is just a few of thousands of local retailers and restaurants that you can support today and over the holidays as you shop for unique gifts for your friends and family.

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EACH YEAR WE FIND OURSELVES CAUGHT WITH LESS TIME TO PLAN THAN THE YEAR BEFORE

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The back-to-school bells have rung, while the ghouls and goblins of Halloween have been laid to rest. Now, the season of blessings, gratitude, and yuletide greetings is upon us. Time moves fast and waits for no one. Each year we are lulled into thinking we have plenty of time to plan and strategize how we will make the next holidays better than ever. And each year, we find ourselves caught with less time to plan than the year before. When feeling overwhelmed, be sure to take a little time for yourself. Indulge in a quiet soak in the bathtub, take a run, or indulge in your favorite piece of dark chocolate. To prepare for event hosting and childcare, there are planning and organization professionals to help you. Here are two Treasure Valley–based agencies with ideas to minimize stress for families and allow the festivities to be more enjoyable.

Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency 1. WHAT ARE YOUR BUSINESS’S TOP SERVICES TO BUSY FAMILIES PREPARING FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Besides offering full- and part-time nanny services, we offer sitter and special event services. We can provide a one-time service if parents have a holiday party to attend without the kids. If you are hosting a party and need an extra set of hands, we’ll send a nanny. We will

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also entertain the kids with our bag of goodies for corporate parties and other special events. We also offer sitter services for holiday shopping, date nights, weddings, and family gatherings. We offer mother’s helpers, which is invaluable to mom when she needs help with gift wrapping, household chores, grocery shopping, or running errands. We offer that extra helping hand so moms and dads may enjoy the holiday season without the stress of having to juggle it all. As an added service, we also offer hotel and Airbnb sitting for families traveling here for activities like skiing, visiting family, or exploring Idaho.

2. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR FAMILIES TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SERVICES, LIKE PREPARING THE KIDS FOR HAVING A NANNY COME TO THEIR HOUSE? Families new to our service are always welcome to meet their nanny via FaceTime, Zoom, or phone call. If your kids are old enough, we encourage them to participate in the call. If families need more reassurance, our nannies are happy to meet with you in person.

3. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD BOOKINGS BE MADE? We love a few days’ notice, but if something comes up last minute, we can usually fill a shift within a couple hours. Remember that it’s a busy season; the more advance notice, the better.

4. ANY FURTHER TIPS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO MENTION? Always make sure you are using a reputable nanny or babysitter agency to watch your children. Our nannies are vetted beyond industry standards. We are the only pediatrician-approved nanny agency in Idaho. We don’t charge an application, membership, or placement fee. You only pay for the hours you use. We go above and beyond to ensure your little ones are safe and happy. twinkletoesnannyagency.com/boise Instagram @twinkle_toes_westidaho

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Tidy Style Homes Organization 1. WHAT ARE THE TOP SERVICES TIDY HOMES OFFERS TO BUSY FAMILIES PREPARING FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Playroom organization is a great project for the Tidy Style team to tackle in preparation for Santa. It really makes sense to minimize and put an organizational system in place before a wave of new toys comes into play. Another popular option this time of year is our kitchen and pantry organization service. A streamlined kitchen is key to efficiency and takes the edge off hosting duties. So many of us have jam-packed pantries, and so much of that food expires because we don’t know what we have on hand. Tidy Style implements a freshness flow system in each pantry organization that we do.

2. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR PREPARING FAMILIES FOR YOUR SERVICES? We are very proud of our Tidy Style process, and one of the biggest reasons is that our clients don’t need to do anything to prepare for our team. We will meet you where you are. No “pre-organizing” is necessary! Our project

day recommendations are that your dishwasher has been run if we are organizing your kitchen. If we are organizing closets, have the laundry done. For pantries, ensure that you are fairly stocked with all your normal staples (we will allow space for those holiday extras). Regarding other spaces, we simply need good access to those areas.

3. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD PREPARATIONS BE MADE? We typically book 3-4 weeks in advance, but sometimes we do have last-minute openings.

4. ANY TIPS FOR STAYING ORGANIZED AND PREPARED DURING THE FESTIVITIES? Minimize to maximize! This means that once you let go of those things that don’t serve you or your family any longer, you will find that you have more space. Don’t fill it up! Once we organize for a client, we repeatedly hear they are much more mindful about what they bring into their homes. The space to breathe and feel the calm is often more valuable than what you might fill it with! tidystylehome.com Instagram @tidystylehome

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Sicily! It’s a glorious place to visit in the fall and winter—light crowds, shortsleeve weather, and more cultural experiences than you can imagine. As the days shorten in Boise and winter hints at its arrival, we dream of warmer and sunnier climes. I encourage you to think outside the “tropical” box and consider this island paradise. Sicily, Italy’s largest island, which geographically is the flat soccer ball off the toe of the boot, is the southern-most point in the country and it is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea with Tunisia to the west and Athens to the east.

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When I visited, we had just missed the 70-degree days and were hit with a windy cold front. I was never so happy to have packed my puffy coat on a whim. In the Treasure Valley, we hover on the 43rd parallel. Combined with our elevation, we get a cold and stormy winter. Sicily lies between latitudes of 37 and 38. For perspective, Santa Cruz, California, and Bowling Green, Kentucky, are also on the 37th. The North African winds bring warm air and, over centuries, many cultural influences with boatloads of hopeful rulers and immigrants arrived. We saw it in the Valley of Temples at Agrigento, the architecture in Palermo and the rich Sicilian foods throughout the island. Like everything in Sicily, the cuisine is a combination of cultures, seasons and what’s currently ripe in the garden. We ate swordfish baked with

capers, Pasta alla Norma—and many other eggplant dishes, and the ubiquitous cannoli desserts that are as delicious as they are beautiful. The options are varied and fabulous. I recall—and have since re-created several times—a fresh winter salad of orange sections, sliced fennel, and Sicilian olives. It sounds like a crazy combination, but it was divine. Sicily is a true cross-section of cultures, according to my guide-friend Masha. “Throughout its history, it was ruled by Moors and Arabs who brought cultivation, sugarcane, and pistachios. Before that the Greeks and Romans built their baths and temples,” she said. The melting pot is evident in the architecture, cuisine, art and even the language. Sicily is huge, and there is much to see at all points of the island. Let’s look to the east/southeast near Catania and Syracuse. CONTINUED >

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To stand in the fish market in Catania is a feast for the senses. Endless tables topped with bins of fish and seawater. Shrimp, octopus, squid, and clams; customers clamoring to decide their dinner plan or the restaurant’s daily special. It’s colorful, loud and smells just like it should: fishy. In the southern city of Syracuse, we saw firsthand the depth of history in the quaint island neighborhood of Ortigia. We strolled the magnificent white piazza, completely in awe. The Cathedral of Syracuse, in its grand Baroque glory, is a perfect example of historical layers. Visible in the walls of the cathedral, you can still see—and touch—the ancient columns of a Greek temple to Athena built 2,500 years ago. Masha explained that the columns were used as structural support for the “new” cathedral in the 7th century and remained in place when it was rebuilt in the 1600s. You can still see the columns both inside and outside the cathedral, along with enormous statues and other ornate Baroque styling. We stayed on the bustling pedestrian-only piazza and enjoyed an aperitivo. The free entertainment included kids playing soccer, grandparents pushing strollers, and families going to dinner. Above Catania, Mount Etna still puffs smoke regularly. Its rich volcanic soils have proven exceptional for growing grapes. We strolled the Murgo vineyard on the slopes of the volcano and sat down for a seven-course-withseven-wines lunch. Sicily is big that way. We cruised Taormina’s checkerboard piazza overlooking the sea and we also climbed stairs in the ancient Greek

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amphitheater that is still used today. The Greeks and Romans were incredible engineers and they clearly had an appreciation for the view of the sea. On my list for next time is a famed landmark in Caltagirone: the 142-step monumental Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte. It was built in the early 1600s to connect the old part of town with the new development down below. Considering that it’s equivalent to the height of a ten-story building, it was named one of the most beautiful staircases in the world with the face of each step decorated with different hand-painted ceramic tiles.

As we get together with family over the winter holidays and New Year’s festivities, it’s often too busy for many of us to plan 2023 trips, but don’t wait too long! Keep Sicily on your shortlist, particularly in late/early season, October through April. Wishing you happy holidays and happy travels!

I’ve been traveling to Italy for more than 20 years, and travel writer for City Lifestyle magazines. Read more about Italian culture and food on my channel.

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You can’t go wrong when you go long...on tradition! Family members don’t tinker much with time-honored holiday recipes. Do you really want to be the one that tells Aunt Tilly to try some bourbon in her pecan pie? (Maybe next year.) In our family, there are about 8 recipes that you don’t change, but there’s a great appreciation for creativity and new dishes. And then we play with the wines on these holiday tables. No doubt, there will be Champagne, Riesling, Rosé, Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, and dessert wine surrounding our Thanksgiving table. Here’s our top 12 list of holiday favorites. Maybe you have these same wines on your table, maybe there will be some fun new ones to try. Marie-Pierre Manciat Cremant De Bourgogne $31. French Cremant delivers the Champagne experience at a fraction of the cost. This is so good we drink it year-round. Crowd Pleaser #1, raise a glass. Live long and prosper. Then, we offer a smorgasbord of white and rosé wines. This is one of those rare moments when a lot of different wines can all share the same counter space and offer something for everyone. San Marzano, TraMaRi, Rosé of Primitivo (Zinfandel), Italy $18. Torii Mor, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon $21, Cinder Winery, Albarino, Boise, Idaho.

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