Archive for the ‘All Food & Drink’ Category
Dressing Up Downtown: Missoula Art Museum’s Upcoming Art Park
By MATT ANGLEN- Congratulations. You may not know it now, but you picked an awesome place to go to school. To help you get acquainted with Missoula, here’s a short list of awesomeness. ... more
Salmon With Sweet Corn Potato Hash
By JAMIE LIPHARDT - This is light, yet comforting as we transition from grilled meats and light salads to roasted meats and baked side dishes.... more
Gluten Free Blueberry and Huckleberry Cobbler
By BOB ZIMORINO - You’ve jumped on the Gluten Free bandwagon but aren’t thrilled with all of the gluten free products out there? This meal and recipe may change your mind.... more
Southern Style Buttermilk Biscuits
By CHEF TRACY DARUE - Biscuits are especially good to have around because they can accompany so many meals. Here's a tried-and-true recipe for Southern Style Buttermilk Biscuits.... more
The New Student’s Guide to Missoula’s Art Scene
By MATT ANGLEN- Congratulations. You may not know it now, but you picked an awesome place to go to school. To help you get acquainted with Missoula, here’s a short list of awesomeness. ... more
Easy, Healthy, and Homemade Chocolate Sauce
By ERIN TURNER-Yesterday was my son’s birthday and when I asked him what menu he wanted for his birthday dinner, he requested ice cream--and that means chocolate sauce! Here's an easy, healthy and frugal reci... more
Smoked Tomato Soup
During late summer, when your gardens are at their peak, this recipe is a nice remedy for an abundance of tomatoes and Swiss chard.... more
How to Make the Most of What’s Left of Summer in Missoula
By MATT ANGLEN- If you're like me and are desperately trying to make the most of these last few weeks of sunshine here in Missoula, here is a short list of things to get excited about: ... more
Fresh, Frugal, Back to School Lunch Ideas
By ERIN TURNER-Are you ready to dust off the lunch box as your kids head back to school this week? Here are some for packing fresh, healthy and frugal lunches for your kids!... more
Sugar Snap Peas with Lobster Salad
By CHEF HOWARD KARP-Here’s a refreshing summer salad that doesn’t use traditional leafy greens. Instead, it features garden fresh sugar snap peas made into a sweet puree sauce with coconut milk.... more
Stuffed Zucchini–A Frugal Seasonal Meal
By ERIN TURNER-The season of zucchini jokes has arrived. The gardens are knocking out zucchini like crazy and people are finding them on their doorsteps.... more
Flathead Cherries and Heirloom Tomato Tart
It’s time to celebrate our Flathead cherries and local tomatoes! This symphony of flavors screams summer with these two sweet-and-tart fruits that ripen at the same time.... more
Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms
By JAMIE LIPHARDT - You will not only impress yourself with this dish, but also your garden friend and anyone else you decide to invite to dinner that night.... more
Homemade Pie Crust
By ERIN TURNER- It's western Montana Fair Time and with raspberries, huckleberries and strawberries all in season right now, it seems the perfect time for a pie! ... more
New Fireline Grill Opens at Splash Montana
Splash Montana is proud to announce the ALL NEW Fireline Grill, a mobile kitchen offering fresh, restaurant-quality food options to guests at Splash Montana and in Playfair. ... more
The Name Game
By ROB BREEDING - I used to correct people when they used the A word. Pronghorns are not true antelope, I’d explain, and are actually an animal in a family all by themselves.... more
Save Money With DIY Haircuts
By ERIN TURNER- With 3 boys, haircuts occur quite frequently around our house. Even if we just went to Cost Cutters we'd spend a fortune every month. Instead, here's a frugal, DIY haircut option. ... more
Budget Friendly Fruit Fly Killer
By ERIN TURNER-Love having the fruit sitting out for a quick walk-by snack for the kids but hate the the fruit flies? Here's a sure-fire and frugal way of killing them:... more
Rock the Hood: ZACC puts the ART in Block pARTy
By MATT ANGLEN-I love block parties. There’s something about sipping a beer and eating food from a truck in the middle of a normally busy street that just screams freedom.... more
Peach Pie and Pecan Crumble
BY CHEF HOWARD KARP-For the short time while peaches are in season, this recipe might just become your favorite fruit dessert, especially with this ultimate crumble-top.... more
Vote With Your Fork
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - One of our very core rights as human beings is challenged in this country on a daily basis. That is the freedom to choose the food(s) that we wish to raise, buy and consume.... more
Healthy, Frugal Spinach Smoothies
By ERIN TURNER-I’ve had lots of people asking me for my recipe for Green Smoothies. Since spinach season is at its peak right now, I thought I'd share my recipe.... more
Roasted Pepper Grilling Sauce
An alternative to the traditional Argentinean Chimichurri sauce for grilling this summer, this recipe has become my favorite Spanish summer sauce to use for grilled meats, fish and vegetables.... more
Garden City Brew Unveiled July 10; Benefits WORD
The Missoula County Tavern Owners Association as well as four local breweries are pleased to announce the next Garden City Community Brew-- Lemon Lager brewed by Big Sky Brewing Company. ... more
How to Eat Local & Stay Healthy
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON -Eating local means contributing to the local economy. A dollar spent locally generates twice as much income for the local economy. When businesses are not owned locally, money leaves th... more
Miso Glazed Ahi Tuna
By JAMIE LIPHARDT - After procuring some sushi grade ahi tuna, I decided that indeed, Asian was the flavor profile I was in the mood for.... more
Chilled Yellow Corn Soup
By CHEF HOWARD KARP-Perfect for summertime get togethers and family style dinners, here’s a refreshing and tasty chilled soup that presents well with striking colorful garnishments.... more
Staying Motivated And Avoiding Coupon Burnout
By ERIN TURNER- Have you hit burn out in your couponing? Does the thought of clipping another coupon cause you to have a melt down? ... more
Local Artists and Missoula Food Bank Partner for Hunger Awareness
Empty Bowls, Full Souls is an annual hunger-awareness event hosted by Missoula Food Bank. This year’s event will take place at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery on Wednesday, June 25 from 6-8pm. ... more
Frugal Foodie: Intentional Leftovers
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - In times of economic struggles, often people cut their food budget, sacrificing the pleasure and fulfillment of true nourishment. But you don't have to.... more
Edible Weeds–If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Eat ‘Em!
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - Fields of the pretty yellow flowers in the lawn; are they really so bad? Dandelion leaves, flowers, stems and roots are all edible if you have an organic yard!... more
Easy Batch Eggs
By ERIN TURNER- Here's my new favorite way to cook a large batch of eggs. It's quick and easy!... more
A Graduate’s Guide to Grilling on a Budget
By BLAINE KELTON - So you've just graduated from college, you're broke and you're hungry. Here are few tips on how to grill on a budget without compromising the integrity of your meals. ... more
Meat in Tube Form
By ROB BREEDING - Bologna gets a bad rap, probably because there’s so much lousy product crowding the deli sections of American grocery stores. But made well, it’s a fine sausage.... more
Lewis and Clark Brewing Co. Wins Big at Garden City Brewfest
Competition was tough, but Back Country Scottish Ale from Lewis and Clark Brewing Co. swept three categories and achieved The Best of Show at the 22nd Annual Garden City BrewFest.... more
Apple Trees from Seed
By PAUL WHEATON -There is this story going around that if you try and grow apples from seed, then there is only a 1 in 20,000 chance that you’ll have an edible apple. ... more
Dessert for Breakfast: Dutch Babies
By ERIN TURNER- Tonight I made this recipe for Dutch Babies, nope not as “breakfast for dinner” but I made it for dessert. Yup, it is that good and that versatile. Here's how:... more
Over 30 Beer-Themed Events Planned for Missoula Craft Beer Week
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Missoula Craft Beer Week is returning to Missoula April 27-May 3 and is bigger and better than ever, including over 30 beer-themed events throughout the week.... more
On The Grill: Poblano and Cheddar Elk Burgers
By PAUL SIDORIAK- Recently, my friend Jeremy made this poblano and cheddar elk burger with a flavorful twist and I thought it looked fantastic. Here's my recipe:... more
Shrimp with Chermoula
By JAMIE LIPHARDT- With the arrival of spring it’s time to excite the palette with some exotic, bright flavor. Your taste buds are begging you to switch up the long winter’s comfort food routine. ... more
Budget Friendly Overnight Oatmeal
By ERIN TURNER- I am always searching for fun, healthy and frugal breakfast foods so when a friend mentioned a no-cook oatmeal made with various fruits, nuts and seeds I had to try it!... more
On The Grill: St. Patrick’s Day Egg Roll
By PAUL SIDORIAK- I enjoy celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a cylindrical spin on the corned beef classic - the Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Roll. Here's how I do it on the Grill:... more
Does Your Wine Show Grape Restraint?
WINEGUYMIKE - It’s late at night and I’m sitting in my office drinking a very mediocre Argentinean Pinot Noir from the Patagonia region listening to the best of Bob Dylan.... more
4 Ways to Save Big Bucks at Target
By ERIN TURNER- Okay you smart shoppers--today I’m going to share with you why I love Target and four ways how you can save big bucks when you shop there!... more
Frugal Living: The Freezer Challenge Continues
By ERIN TURNER- We're waiting for a major winter snow storm to hit here in Missoula. But you won't see me running out to stock-up...we're in the middle of a Freezer Challenge!... more
The Perfect Montana Meal
By JUSTIN FRANZ - FVCC’s Howard Karp prepares a bison rib eye steak with coffee beans and a Flathead cherry velvet chili sauce.... more
Pineapple Coconut Cake
By Chef JOSHUA AUERHAMMER - For last week’s Chinese menu I made this amazing Pineapple Coconut Cake for the first time and it was a real hit.... more
Gluten-Free Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream
By CAILIN BRINEY - This summer I decided to make cupcakes for a family party, and I wanted to have a gluten-free option. I decided on this mocha cupcake with coffee buttercream. ... more
The Freezer Challenge
By ERIN TURNER- This year we decided to shake things up a bit from our traditional Pantry Challenge and we're doing a Freezer Challenge instead. Here's what it entails: ... more