Idaho Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables
Idaho has a cold enough winter to slow down harvests enough to close most farmers markets. The hot plains of the south and cooler mountains of the north give the state a wide range of excellent produce - despite the notion in the rest of the nation that Idaho only grows potatoes!
Idaho Farmers Markets
Idaho has plenty of farmers markets, which are great sources for state specialties like huckleberries and foraged wild mushrooms.
Idaho Foods: Huckleberries
Huckleberries are teeny tiny deep purple-blue berries that are remarkably sweet. Find them in Idaho in August and September.
While they are sweeter and juicier than blueberries, with their own unique taste, huckleberries look a bit like blueberries and can be used in place of blueberries in recipes. Try huckleberries with cream, sprinkled on ice cream, or used in cakes, crisps, pancakes, jams, and sauces.
Idaho Foods: Ice Cream
Idaho ice cream? Sure! Reed's Dairy churns out amazingly creamy and smooth ice cream from the happy cows the farm tends. Reed's ships around the country if you want to give huckelberry or German chocolate ice cream – among many other flavors – a try.
Idaho Foods: Idaho Spud Bar
The Idaho Candy Co. has been making the Idaho Spud candy bar for over 100 ye.
Idaho Foods: Mountain Trout
The cold clear streams of Idaho mountains are home to great trout fishing. Trout is wonderful grilled, broiled, or pan-fried.
Idaho Foods: Russet Potatoes
Russets are so associated with the state's volcanic soil that they are often simply called Idaho potatoes. They are particularly starchy potatoes, perfect for French Fries.Idaho Foods: Meat & Game
There's plenty of game in those mountains in Idaho - elk and deer especially. Beyond wild game, Idaho has some great ranch land, and some ranchers doing interesting things with there's. One stand-out is Snake River Farms, which raises Wagyu beef and Kurobuta pork, both breeds coveted for their rich flesh, luscious texture, and smooth flavor.
