What are you having for lunch? Quinoa is surprisingly becoming my favorite go-to-grain, replacing both oatmeal and rice. “I wonder if anyone has come up with a quinoa cookie?” *she thinks to herself. With the invention of Pinterest, I’m sure I could probably find it their. With nice alliteration too… To prove my point, I…
Ah, the holiday season! Is there anything more fun than having family and friends around and cooking entirely too much food and gorging yourself? Probably, but I can’t think of it right now. One of the few things about the season that frustrates me is the amount of food that often goes to waste. I…
What happens when you mess with Tradition? This is our second post in our healthier Thanksgiving installment. If you missed last week’s, check it out here: Homemade Cranberry Sauce. Messing with tradition is usually met with a lot of resistance. Let me tell you a story about my family quite a few Thanksgivings ago. My…
Brussel Sprouts: Everyone’s least favorite vegetable. We’re all thinking it, I’m just saying it. Brussel sprouts are the vegetable that makes kids hate vegetables. I was a fortunate child in that my parents never made me eat brussel sprouts. As I grew older, I started to wonder why people hated them so much. One day,…
Fall is in the air again. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of the season. Here in Montana, we get lots of box elder bugs, and I don’t like box elder bugs. I think they smell foul. I digress. There are, however, lots of great things to look forward to in the fall season. One…
Greetings again, internet friends! It’s hard to believe that June is almost over. This summer is flying by like crazy. As June winds down, it’s time to start thinking about your Fourth of July plans. I’m willing to bet that that most of you find yourselves at parties that involve some sort of outdoor cookery. …
If you live in America, I’m betting you’ve been invited to a potluck or two. It’s a (sometimes) fun pastime. I’m also betting you can relate to the following senario. You’ve been invited to a potluck. You’ve accepted your invitation. Maybe it’s a work function, and you don’t really have a choice - you have…
We are kicking off summer with a healthy “french fry” recipe! The first time I had a sweet potato fry was somewhere around 2003. My uncle had just started serving them at our family restaurant. They were crispy with a great crunch on the outside, soft on the inside, and sweet and salty. I think,…
This is a super refreshing watermelon salad. It’s light, a little sweet, and just a little minty. Let’s start with the ingredients: For the dressing: ¾ cup Water ¾ cup Sugar Zest of two limes Juice of one lime Three large Sprigs of Mint (See picture) For the Salad 1 Small Watermelon (Or any desired…
These Caprese Skewers are a simple, easy, and elegant appetizer. Here’s what you need: Grape or Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Mozzarella (you can use the small balled ones, or cut up some cubes) Fresh Basil Leaves Extra Virgin Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar Ground Pepper Toothpicks You’ll notice at this point that I didn’t list any amounts. …
Crystal is a native Montanan who loves to create. She has always been passionate about cooking, baking, and eating, and food has been a huge part of her family. She learned how to cook from her Grandmother (who learned to cook from her French Grandmother) and her Mother. Writing is her other passion, after her husband of course. She has a degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing. Read More…
Jeff is a gentleman and a scholar. He teaches English to high school students. He enjoys cooking, brewing beer, drinking beer, playing video games, watching football, eating chicken wings, and teaching. He hates baking, but his wife makes him do it sometimes. He is proud to be a native Montanan. Read More…
