Food

FARE is an acronym for Food Agriculture Restaurants and Establishments. The nonprofit trade association advocates for Idaho farmers, ranchers, food and beverage producers, plus independent restaurants, bars and grocers.

Brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3, which can be found in candy, cookies and more, will be banned starting in 2027 due to links to cancer other health effects.

Congress is scrambling this week to avoid a shutdown of the federal government. If lawmakers can’t reach a deal, agriculture and food aid programs could see impacts, and passage of the Farm Bill would face likely delays.

Idaho Matters takes a look at one chefs journey and gets some great recommendations on recipes you can whip up right in your own kitchen!

Hotter summers across the region are making it difficult for some workers to stay cool and comfortable. That’s especially true for food truck owners who cook over hot stoves and fryers in small spaces.

Hotter summers across our region are making it difficult for some workers to stay cool and comfortable, that includes food truck owners who cook over hot stoves and fryers in small spaces.

An annual festival meant to celebrate African American culture through soul food, music and dance was held last weekend.

Idaho Matters takes a look at a new wave of Indigenous cuisine.

For years it was extremely difficult to find meals like Bison Pot Roast or an Elk Taco at a restaurant. Yet Indigenous cuisine has been in the Americas for centuries. Now, several Indigenous chefs are finally being recognized and using their talents to serve the community.

Chili peppers are an important ingredient for many foods. Now, a new study shows that they have been around for much longer than we thought, with origins in parts of the Mountain West.