From Pasture to Plate: Raising Steaks
A good steak honors the animal, the land, and the ranchers who work it. Last summer under the backdrop of Crazy Mountains, ranchers and…
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Cowboy Winemaker
Clint Peck, owner and winemaker at Yellowstone Cellars and Winery in Billings is regaining his balance. Five years ago, Peck cashed in his worldly…
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James Bar: Stylish & Comfortable
I had already moved away from my hometown, Missoula, by the time the James Bar opened and became my hometown bar. Let me explain….
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A Grand Feast
I’m not typically an all-you-can-eat buffet enthusiast, unless the meal-in-question happens to be one of three annual smorgasbords held at The Grand Hotel in Big Timber on Easter, Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving. Each of these high-energy feasts features a staggering array of seasonal delicacies, but my favorite menu is…
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The Whitefish Architect of Alchemy
I have great admiration for soft-spoken Lauren Oscilowski. While I’m no authority on gin and vodka, I’m immediately taken with her vodka, for the…
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Think Local in Kalispell
Montana has no shortage of remarkable artists and craftsmen, but sometimes locating where to find their work is challenging. This isn’t an issue in…
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Exotic Food, Bozeman Flavor
The velvety aromas of cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, coriander and the faintest hint of nutmeg waft on the breeze outside Saffron Table’s vibrant yellow doors…
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What The Hay?
Note From Lynn: I’m packing and heading to central Montana for the Lewistown Chokecherry Festival, the annual What The Hay? bale trail, and the Utica…
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Bulls, Burgers & Beers…and a Parade
I’m always shocked how quickly the 4th of July comes and goes. After the dust settles from this much-anticipated holiday, summer seems to exponentially…
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Emeralds Under the Big Sky
Executive Chef Shane Ryan of Matt’s In the Market in Seattle, Washington brought the briny breath of the sea to Billings, Montana. Along with…
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Wild & Refined Dining
There are some who believe the best food is the wildest; food never restrained by fences, fed hormones, wrapped in plastic, or packaged “just…
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Enchanted Living in Glendive?
No one expects to stumble upon a loft-like furniture showroom hidden inside an eastern Montana chapel—let alone one that carries mid-century modern armchairs splashed…
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Montgomery Distillery Spirits Lifted
At Montgomery Distillery in Missoula, proprietors Jenny and Ryan Montgomery distill top-shelf spirits. They tap pure aquifer water and their family’s deep roots in…
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Modern Twist on a St. Patrick’s Feast
I didn’t grow up in a devoutly religious family. My ethnic ancestry is a Celtic-Anglo Saxon mixture of Scottish, Irish, English, French, Finnish, Norwegian…
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Moose-ing Around in Whitefish
After years of traveling, I’ve come to the conclusion that I don’t really care for the bed and breakfast stay. I always feel a…
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Noteworthy Love Notes
We all love love, right? Even when we’re feeling jaded we still have something or someone we love, like our dog, or mom. And…
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Tips for Buying Bubbly
I love to hear the pop of a ‘champagne’ cork—my heart skips a beat and my mood instantly turns to festive anticipation. The holiday…
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Anna Recommends: Gifts For Art Lovers
Editor’s Note: Anna Visscher owns Tart, an exceptionally well-curated boutique & gallery in Bozeman. Anna has a knack for finding some of the coolest art and gifts in…
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Anna’s Recommends: Gift for Jewelry Lovers
Editor’s Note: Anna Visscher owns Tart, an exceptionally well-curated boutique & gallery in Bozeman. Anna has a knack for finding some of the coolest, quirkiest handmade art and…
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Anna Recommends: Gifts for Active People
Editor’s Note: Anna Visscher owns Tart, a super cool boutique and gallery in Bozeman. Anna has a knack for finding some of the coolest, quirkiest handmade art and…
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