Idaho Love | Roasted Potatoes w/ Brussel’s Sprouts & Cauliflower + 5 Perfect Days in McCall
Have you ever been to Idaho? Maybe. Maybe not. Have you ever eaten a potato from Idaho? More than likely. And, I bet it was absolutely delicious!
Lucky me, I’ve had the pleasure of doing both the past couple of weeks, and I thought it would be fun to share some of my photos from my recent family ski trip to McCall, Idaho, along with a super healthy and delicious recipe I recently created for the Idaho Potato Commission in honor of National Nutrition Month: Roasted Idaho® Potatoes with Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts.
I’ll share the recipe with you in a minute, but first let’s talk about McCall, because, in my humble opinion, it’s one of the loveliest towns I’ve visited, and the picture perfect setting for my ideal vacation-one filled with both relaxation AND adventure!
5 Perfect Days In McCall, Idaho…
a little bit super bumpy, but we still had blast!
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Where to Eat and Drink, and What to Do in McCall, Idaho
SKI
- Brundage Mountain. My family and I loved the down-to-earth vibe at Brundage, not to mention the super affordable lift ticket prices (at least as skiing goes)! Although the locals kept apologizing for the lack of snow, we had a blast skiing the “Best Snow in Idaho™, and will definitely be going back again one day!
EAT
- We ate most of our meals in our friend’s fabulous parents’ gorgeous home where we were fortunate enough to stay, but we did eat a few meals out at some fun spots in town including Lardo’s Grill & Saloon (delicious Idaho potatoes!) and My Father’s Place (mentioned above).
DRINK
- Even if you don’t ski, cocktails or mocktails, apres ski style at Brundage Mountain (as pictured above) are a must! We also enjoyed pre-dinner drinks on our one night out in town, at the ritzy Shore Lodge in downtown McCall.
SHOP
- Although I didn’t do a lot of shopping, I did pick up some pretty pottery made by local artists at Gallery Fifty-Five. Some other fun stores we browed around in included Granite Mountain Nature Gallery, The McCall Store, and, of course, the McCall Candy Company. Because, what’s a vacation with kids, without a trip to the local candy joint?!! Oh, and if you are in need of ski equipment (I finally got a pair of new ski boots after my last pair fell apart, literally, 2 years ago) or rentals, Home Town Sports is the place to go!
PLAY
- Head to Cheap Thrills for snowmobile rentals in the winter, and (water sport rentals in the summer). Make sure to go to Burgdorf Hot Springs via snowmobile (or car in the summer) to soak in the natural hot springs, and take the the gorgeous rustic scenery. You may even want to stay the night in one of the cabins for rent!
This is just a tip of the iceberg of all the McCall has to offer. My family and I will most definitely be heading back there one day, both again in the winter, as well as in the summer. P.S. If you plan a trip to McCall in the summer, you’ll definitely want to add on a side trip to go whitewater rafting on the Salmon River. Just sayin’.
And, now for those Roasted Idaho® Potatoes with Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts I lured you in with…
Have you ever been to Idaho? What about McCall? Been on any ski trips this year? have you tried purple cauliflower before? What’s your favorite way to eat Idaho® potatoes???