What's Growing in Idaho?

By Qandishah Brown

You have to agree that potatoes are something that everybody loves. In fact, these root crops are so well loved it has become a staple in our diets and we have them in so many different ways. Some people fry them, bake them, mash them and even hash them. You can have them with a dip or plain salted; the options are really quite endless. Taters are not only good; they are also wonderful source of carbohydrates. The best place that you can get your potatoes from is Idaho.

What started out as a simple planting by some missionaries in Idaho has turned into an entire industry for this state. They proudly advertise and market having the best potatoes around. In fact, they even have a commission to make sure that this industry is well taken care of. Among the many things that the Idaho potato commission dose is to organize fairs and festivals that promote their potatoes.

Aside from the spudfest there are other fairs that you can visit too; particularly craft fairs and shows. These are always a lot of fun to visit and it also provides a great opportunity to make some money. You can use your imagination and creativity all you want in events such as these. Craft fairs and shows in Idaho are not only for those who stay there. It is open to anyone and everyone interested in these things, which means you too can join in on the fun.

The best way to get into an Idaho craft show or fair is by gathering all the details that you need ahead of time. This will include talking to local officials and organizers so that you can register and prepare for everything early enough. It may not always be easy to get the information you need so start asking early.

If you are having second thoughts about having to track down people to get the details, you have another option. An online events calendar can be your best friend at this time. It will provide you with all the events that are already lined up and you can just get the details from there.

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You can grow more than just potatoes in Idaho, In fact there is a great chance for you to make some extra money through Idaho craft shows. By taking part in craft fairs Idaho events such as you will be doing something you like while earning.

Decorative Wrought Iron Ideas for Wall Hooks and Wall Hangers

By Susan West

Decorating your own home is like a passion to most and decorating it using the help of wrought items is considered very fashionable and trendy. Today amazing decorative items are made and carved out of metal in marvelous designs. The wrought iron decorative accessories are both attractive and durable to apply in rooms.

It is an impressive mode to use decorative hooks and hanger as accessories to add contrast to your walls and rooms. Imagine a beautiful house surrounded with beautiful furniture but all in same blends gives no contrast and makes the house look dull. Here decorative wrought iron furniture and/or other accessories like decorative wrought iron wall hooks & wall hanger serves the purpose. The most amazing part is that the metal can be molded to any shape and size. Various decorative wrought iron wall hooks & decorative wrought iron wall hanger shapes and sizes are easily available within the online market.

There are various styles, shapes and sizes available for wrought iron wall hangers. Wrought iron is a unique metal in the fact that it is easily moldable. That is why such a variety of style abounds. It is its low carbon content that not only allows for such intricate mold ability, but also durability. Wrought iron wall hangers are not prone to corrode. They add elegance for years with minimal upkeep.

You can utilize wall space by choosing to use either one large hook or two smaller ones. Keep in mind while shopping for wrought iron wall hooks and wrought iron wall hangers that you want those that blend in well with your home dcor.

Various online exclusive decorative wrought iron wall hooks and wrought iron wall hangers add character to any wall. Decorative wrought iron wall hooks are angular in shape although small as they are sharply carved pieces of metal, which are useful in hanging and locking clothes, belts and so on. Wrought iron hooks are not only stunning in appearance but are practical as well for hanging clothes, curtain rods and even tapestries.

Most wall hooks are available in either a slim or wide size. But a quick search will avail many size choices. Before deciding on a thickness decide where you want to hang your wrought iron wall hooks. Are you interested in hanging items from the ceiling with your hooks? Do your wall hooks need to swivel? Decide what need the wall hooks will serve and you will be much happier with your purchase.

Wrought iron wall hangers are immensely popular. Because of this there is a great variety of color choice as well as size, shape, thickness and design. If you walls are light, look for darker shapes of wall hangers for a little contrast. Dark wrought iron wall hooks with matching drapery hardware against light walls makes an elegant and pleasing statement. We all want to present our uniqueness in our home design. Wrought iron accessories compliment any personal style with a touch of timeless class. Edited by Glinda Zuladra

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Find fantastic wall hooks & our wrought iron wall hanger to decorate your humble abode in style this season

Is the Elixir of Long Life our Fountain of Youth?

By Lydia Peru

Thousands of years ago people around the world knew of the values of Kombucha tea. This incredible brew continues to reign as one of the most amazing nutritional supplements, and is all natural.

Two thousand years ago this interesting fungus was used in Korea by a medicine man named Kombu. This healer used this mushroom like fungus to make a tea, or cha, to treat the Emperor. Thus the name of Kombu cha, or Kombucha.

Kombucha is not really a mushroom or a fungus. It's really bacteria and yeast working together to form a culture that looks like a spongy pancake.

How does Kombucha tea serve us? Kombucha is often note for its detoxifying qualities. It assists the liver in clearing toxin buildup. Our acid and alkaline levels are also restored by the balancing qualities of Kombucha.

Digestion can be improved by drinking small quantities of Kombucha tea before or after a meal. Kombucha does not disturb the healthy flora in the intestines, but aids in digestion, providing a pro-biotic effect.

This pH restorative drink has been honored for its positive affect on arthritis and rheumatism and skin conditions such as acne. This elixir of long life has been studied for its benefits in the treatment of cancer and tumors.

It is easy to include Kombucha in your daily diet, and the benefits can be seen in healthy hair and radiant skin. Our animal companions can benefit from this elixir as well. Over time many things are replaced by more effective methods, but Kombucha continues to serve as the elixir of life, even centuries later.

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Lydia Peru write articles on alternative approaches to cancer and the benefits of a healthy diet. Learn more about kombucha tea at www.kombuchajuice.com.

A Bikers Tale: Son Of Pappy

By LJ James

Many of you out there probably do not know that I L.J. James am the Son of Pappy (Freelance writer on the Biker Lifestyle) ! Hell I didn't know till 1986,Well I knew I just didn't know him! Pappy an my Mother got separated when I was young and I didn't see Pappy from around 76 till 86. When I met him he wasn't even known as Pappy yet! That came later.

I had lived with my Mother an step-Father on Long Island in NY till the Summer of 86. I had always been into Bikes and the life style. Many times after getting into some kind of trouble I would hear the saying "He is just like his Father". Little did I know at the time just how true it really was! After getting into some more teenage trouble (you know the deal Drinking,Staying out late, getting brought home by the cops 2 or 3 times). My Mother figured it was time for me to meet my Father. So in the Summer of 86 at the age of 15, I found myself flying up to Rochester NY to meet my Father!

When I first met Pappy He owned a large House and He rented out rooms in the house to College kids and other Bikers. Almost as soon as I got there Pappy started teaching me to Ride a Motorcycle and probably just as important if not more, what the words Respect, Honesty , Loyalty and Brotherhood mean in the Biker World. I still remember clearly one time at a John Fogarty Concert. Me, Pappy and a few other Bikers where in the parking lot looking at Motorcycles. I saw this really cool bike with this paint job that was just unbelievable, I went to touch it and Pappy grabbed my hand looked at me in the eyes and told me "Never touch another mans Bike without his permission" and till this day I never have.

The House Pappy owend was well known by many of the Bikers in the area and was the place many large party's where held, It was not uncommon to find a bunch of Bikers sleeping in the living room any given morning. These Bikers where family to me and when they said "He is just like his Father" it gave me a feeling of over whelming pride! I have always loved hearing the stories these true Brothers of the biker world would tell me. I feel the old Biker stories need to be saved and told over and over again.

New Motorcycle Riders are learning about Biker history from old 1960's Biker Gang movies that have no historic truth to them. Just like with any culture if you lose your true history you lose what you really are! I feel the only way to return the Biker world to its true origin is to keep the old stories alive ! Too many "Bikers" complain that the younger Motorcycle Riders of today have no idea what it means to be a Biker! Well I think maybe the problem is that some of the older Bikers never really knew what it meant to be a Biker, Because if they did they would know its their job to teach the next generation! A new Motorcycle Rider must know what the Spirit of Biker Brotherhood is before he can truly feel it and become a part of it. (Maybe that's part of why I became a writer?)

I said at the Beginning of this story Pappy was not yet known as Pappy and I would tell you how that came to be. Well if you remember the Summer of 86 you will remember the Karate Kid Movie was a Big Hit and was on HBO like 10 times a day,Well as far as I could remember I had never called anyone Dad or Father or anything like that. In the Karate Kid they called each other miyagi san and Daniel san! Well thinking I was clever I started calling my Father "Pappy san", He in turn started calling me Son of Pappy and soon after everyone started calling Him Pappy!

Now many of You maybe wondering why the Hell am I telling you all this. Well like I have said there are many Motorcycle riders these days that have no clue what Biker Brotherhood really is. I think it is important that they know this is not something you buy into, But something you grow into. Too many buy a Motorcycle and then do nothing but talk, They are only there for you if you have something to offer them. There are very few true Bikers left, Bikers are being replaced by Motorcycle enthusiasts and part of it is our own fault! I write this story in hopes it will help spread the word that only the true old School bikers can teach the younger generation the true meaning of Biker Brotherhood.

A true Biker who feels the Brotherhood Spirit always has some older Biker to thank for passing that Spirit onto him! I thank my Father Pappy, My Uncle Trey and all the other Bikers Who helped to raise me to be the Biker I am, I am very glad to have been raised by them and I am very Proud to have grown up to be one of them !

I am Your Bro, Son of Pappy L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com Radio show at BikerLowdown.com

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LJ along with being the Son of Pappy and is also the Member of a Motorcycle Club LJ is also a Part of a Collection Agency You are welcome to reprint this article - but get your own unique content version here.

Pave Diamond Engagement Ring

By Alice Sy

Diamond connotes beauty, wealth, and power. In ancient times as well as in the modern day setting, this precious stone is considered one of the most expensive possessions a person could ever have. It has been dubbed "a womans best friend and has indeed upheld this label.

As time goes by, diamonds become symbols of perpetuity perhaps due to its robust physical characteristic.

Nowadays, couples exchange diamond rings to show their enduring love for each other. In engagements as well as weddings, diamonds proved to be the most popular, and needless to say, the most expensive. There are many kinds of diamond rings. Each has its unique characteristic to suit a persons style and preference. They also come in different colors and designs to choose from.

Bezel, channel, flush, and burnish are just some of the many settings of a diamond ring.

Of the many decorative variations of diamond rings, pave diamond engagement ring outshines others as it has its unique cunning appearance. How it acquires its facade lies in its pattern.

Taken from a French word which literally means "paved, pave diamond engagement ring has diamonds that are set very close together, without partitions, thereby resembling a cobblestone road. The precious stones are fixed in narrow conical holes and placed in just about equal level with the surface of the ring while its surrounding metals, usually made of white gold or platinum, are mounted forming tiny beads to support and hold these pave-set stones in place.

To enhance the exterior of the pave diamond engagement ring, the metal around these precious stones is impressed with ornamental designs.

Each tiny diamonds fully cut with 58 facets and weighing just a few points, though small in size, contributes a great deal to the overall sparkle of a pave diamond engagement ring. Its intricate, clever pattern makes it look like it has a continuous diamond surface thus it appears bigger than its original size, making it even more captivating and eye catching.

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Turn Trollbeads into Fasion Design Jewelry

By Ben Johnson

Now a day everything is commercial .To be an individual is not easy to be unique. It is easy to make out the common style as the fashion is for the mass market and the items are produced in mass. Jewelry is one of such fashions, designs of which are quite common, predictable and repeatable among masses. The troll beads jewelry is getting popular since the individualism is lost. Even the increasing interest in trollbeads jewelry can't forego the volume to be unique and individual. Hence for a very simple reason the trollbeads are so different in their make and color and also in their design and patterns. New patterns, styles and combinations are produced due to that difference for each taste and liking!!

"Charm" has a whole new meaning. More than thirty years after the first Troll bead was born in Denmark in 1976. Troll bead are famous from the last 30 years when the first pearl troll bead was found accidentally just by drilling a hole from that simple pearl now after this 30 years, there are number of style in the market according to the person style and liking. If you want to have pearl than go for pearl troll bead, if gold is you choice than go with glittering gold troll bead, if your preference goes with crystal than the glass trolled is the best option. There are many other troll beads available they are silver troll bead or the letter troll bead.

You can also individualize your very own jewelry with Letter Trollbeads. Who can beat a piece of unique jewelry with your very own initials!? Such Letter Trollbeads will also be the perfect gifts to your loved ones during this festival season of gift!

Another style of troll bead is OOAK troll beads .They come in such distinctly lilac, turquoise blue and even pink colors which will give a new look to your individualized jewelry. It will be so fascinating to have a matching color bracelet and necklace in your next party.

The limited availability of rare trollbeads can increase the value of your trollbead jewelry since these are the "historic" ones.

You can deign your own troll bead go with either of the deign or can go with a mix one , gold and silver Troll beads clasps which will complete the look which will give ultimate finishing to your jewelry.

The troll bead comes up with a box too keep up your aviate and exclusive collection all together to get an ease in selecting the right jewelry for the occasion. These boxes come up in different style and size.

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Review of the Wusthof Le Cordon Knives

By Moses Harun

Wusthof has been manufacturing top-quality knives for the kitchen for nearly two hundred years. In fact, Wusthof has collaborated with the Le Cordon Bleu Academie D'Art Culinare, the top cooking school in Paris, to form the Le Cordon Bleu branch of knives. These knives boast great blades and handles and are protected by a lifetime guarantee. There are some Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu knife sets on the market, too.

The quality knives used here have been engineered by Wusthof and Le Cordon Bleu to meet their goal of providing the top quality knives for home use. The knives included are very much like the knives used at the Le Cordon Bleu school in Paris. Every knife has been fashioned from durable stainless steel that is razor-sharp and simple to use. It is also simple to sharpen the edge when necessary. It also includes a bolster feature that increases the strength of these knives. Another nice option is the Wusthof Classic Hollow Edge Santoku Knife.

The handle is built in a dark black wooden design with three rivets to each handle. Each handle is also slightly grooved to provide for increased ease of use. The design of the handle also causes it to weigh less than other handles found on Wusthof knives. This makes the knives easier to manage.

What's more impressive is that, each of the knife sets are backed by a guarantee from Wustof. Each set is put together at Wusthof's factory in Solingen, Germany. Each set is guaranteed for life against any possible errors in the construction of the knives.

Another great plug for these quality knives is that they are used in various high end restaurants around the world. The manufacturing work of Wusthof and the assistance of Le Cordon Bleu have done a lot to make these knives popular among many restaurants.

There are various knife sets offered in this branch of restaurant-quality knives. Each set is packed with an eye toward protecting the knives, and each set is covered by Wusthof's lifetime guarantee in case the knives are banged up during shipping.

There are seven- and nine-piece sets available for you in blocks in the Le Cordon Bleu line. The seven-piece set has two paring knives of different sizes, a bread knife, a sandwich knife, a cook's knife, a sharpening steel rod, and a handy set of kitchen shears. The nine-piece set boasts these plus a Santoku knife and a straight meat fork.

Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu knife sets are justifiably considered the top sets produced by Wusthof. These quality knives are ones that feature varying blades and designs that are simple to use. They are so great that they are endorsed by the top culinary school in Paris and are being used in large number of different restaurants in both hemispheres. We also recommend the Wusthof Classic Hollow Edge Santoku Knife as a suitable alternative.

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Moses Harun owns & operates a site that assists consumers in making better decision when shopping for knives. One the highest rated knives reviewed on his site is the Wusthof Classic Hollow Edge Santoku Knife.

Purchasing Wide Leg Boots Online

By Linda Jenkins

If you have larger calves, you've probably experienced the annoyance and disappointment that comes from shopping for wide leg boots in ordinary footwear stores. You could be a plus size, a runner or cyclist with lots of muscle, or just built with thicker calves than the shoe industry considers normal. No matter why you have trouble finding boots, you're probably sick of broken zippers and tight boot tops!

Fortunately, there's a solution that doesn't involve forgoing boots forever. Boots are currently a fashion essential, and no one wants to do without. Instead, consider ordering online from wide boot specialty retailers. After all, except for a few clunky, flexible boot styles like Uggs, most boots are made to fit very closely. You can find larger calf sizes in certain brands, if you know where to look.

There are some styles that work better for wide calves than others. If you've been looking for styles that aren't specialty boots but will still fit, you'll need to try these kinds first. Remember that this won't fix everything - very wide calves don't fit these boots. However, if your calves are only a little too wide, you may be able to choose suede-look stretch boots.

These boots not only fit - they can even make your calves look thinner. Of course, it's important to remember that your stretch boots never should feel like they're cutting your circulation off. If you feel like this is happening, check online for wide top boot styles instead. While stretch boots often look too small to fit at first, in most cases they expand to fit. Another great choice if your calves are "almost there" is to pick a slouch type.

Of course, if you decide to wear ankle boots instead, fitting the calf isn't an issue. Just remember that if you're wearing them with a skirt, your calf size will be highlighted, and your legs may even appear bigger than they really are. This is probably the main reason that celebrities who wear short skirts and short boots haven't started any major trends yet.

Fashion boots, with or without a heel, are a much more daunting prospect for most of us with larger calves. They don't yield, have stretch panels or lacing, and often sport zippers that make it hard for them to fit calves larger or smaller than they were designed for. Unfortunately, these boots are also currently very popular, and are a must with many current styles. So, if you're interested in keeping up with fashion, or just like sleek, high boots, you'll be concerned about getting ones that fit your legs.

There are a number of online retailers out there offering styles for large calves. It's easy to buy online, though you should check the seller's return policy in case of a bad fit. Measure the largest part of your calf in either inches or centimeters, depending on where you're ordering from, then match your calf size and the foot size you usually wear.

Remember to check shaft height as well, especially if you're on the petite side or if you have long legs. Most wide leg boots have some extra stretch built in - in case you have trouble measuring. They're a great choice for anyone who wants to look good and have boots that fit!

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When it comes to boots for wide calves, getting the right information can be a daunting task. That's why we put together this confidential report for you at Wide Leg Boots