Chandlers Steakhouse

According to Forbes Magazine, the fastest-growing city in the U.S. is Boise, Idaho. The Boise metropolitan area encompasses Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem and Owyhee counties and, since 2010, has increased by 100,000 inhabitants to over 690,000—an astounding jump of 14.5%.  Anyone unfamiliar with Boise—a name derived from the French word boisé, meaning “wooded”—may wonder what is driving this mass influx of people to Idaho’s capital and most populous city. According to a profile on Livability.com, it cannot be attributed to a single reason—instead, it is a “rich collection of amenities” including natural beauty, great neighborhoods, top schools, public safety, rich outdoor opportunities and much more. For anyone preparing for a visit or move to the Boise area, TripAdvisor includes these activities atop its “Things To Do” lists: • Boise River Greenbelt: The 25-mile, tree-lined pathway meanders along the banks of the Boise River through the heart of the capital city and its suburb...

When the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010” and the “Super Tracker” website, a recommendation was made to eat 8 oz. of seafood each week. This roughly translates to making seafood—fish and shellfish—the primary protein food on your plate two meals a week. To some Americans, this may be an easily attainable goal without the need for an adjustment to a weekly diet routine. To the vast majority, however—and particularly to those living in landlocked areas without access to plentiful options for fresh fish—the recommended intake simply does not happen. Depending on where you live, it may require additional time and effort to put seafood on the table but here are numerous benefits to doing so: 1. Lean source of protein and low in harmful, saturated fat. One ounce of most types of seafood packs seven gram of protein—approximately as much as beef and chicken—and contains less than o...