ROAD TRIP - DAY#6 - Part #3: HORSEBACK, HAMBURGERS, AND THE CAPITOL

After stuffing our faces with burgers, fries, and Huckleberry ice cream, we thought a walk would do us good and help burn some calories.  We walked around the Idaho Capitol Building "oohhhing" and "ahhhingg" at the renovation.  The Capitol building was closed for up to two years for renovations, and just recently opened back up to the public.  

The building was gorgeous and the interior was covered in marble. We enjoyed strolling through the lower floor which was stock full of history and exhibits.  The 4th floor contained a replica of 'The Winged Victory of Samothrace' (circa 190 BC) in which the real statue makes it’s home at the Louvre in Paris, which we visited in 2003. It is also called the 'Winged Goddess of Victory."

The kids strolled into an open legislation room and held “court.”  It was hilarious!  My 9yr old took on the roll of “Madame President” and the other girls were the rest of the committee.  My 4 year old son stood on the platform to petition them and somehow they decided he was in the “wrong” as he sweetly and passionately pleaded for mercy.

We picked up some chocolate “SPUD FUDGE” which was rich and creamy fudge wrapped up in foil like a potato, and is decorated with “butter” on top.  It actually has potato in the fudge, which allows it to boast of 1/3 less white sugar content than regular fudge, yet still rich and sweet.  A great buy for anyone looking for a unique gift for that “chocolate-o-holic’ in their family!  

To order your 'SpudFudge' click on this link!
SPUD FUDGE

I just had to buy some huckleberry jam and chokeberry jam which are made in Idaho.  I can’t get enough huckleberry, so I also picked up some huckleberry chocolate - yipppeee!  It was delish and worth every scrumptious bite.


The Idaho Capitol also sells bowls made from a maple tree that was planted by a US President.  You can order these bowls, the jellies, or the Huckleberry Chocolate by calling ph#: (208) 332-1013.  They're supposed to have a website for easy ordering up and running in July 2010 at www.idaho.gov.