Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category
How to Quit your Job Gracefully
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - When you quit your job gracefully you'll have better chances of good references and finding a new job. Here are some tips for doing it right.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. Russ Nasset, Hump Night Bingo, Kraptastic Karaoke, lots of live music, and more!... more
Tips For NOT Eating Out
By ERIN TURNER - Eating out is expensive! Here are some tips for how to avoid the "eating out trap" and why a little planning can pay big dividends with your household budget.... more
Worst Part of Surgery Recovery? Daytime TV.
By BOB WIRE - I’m bed-bound for two weeks, flat on my back after spinal fusion surgery. The physical pain is nothing compared to the mental agony of watching daytime TV.... more
That Old-Time Sound: Chad Fadely, Montana Mandolin Master
By MARK VOSBURGH - When Chad Fadely was 15, his dad picked up his fiddle and returned to playing old-time music. Predictably, for a teenager, Chad "absolutely hated" it.... more
Christchurch, New Zealand: A City that Lost Its Heart and Found Innovation
By LINDA MCCARTHY - We visited Christchurch’s Central Business District as they rebuild after earthquakes. I am impressed and inspired after seeing their innovative efforts.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lots of Super Bowl smack and the loss of NFL Agent, Ken Staninger of Missoula.... more
“What If” Zucchini Picatta (Video Blog!)
By BOB ZIMORINO - (VIDEO BLOG) In my previous video blog, I showed you the art of saute. Building on that post, let's explore Zucchini Picatta. Watch how easy this is!... more
Are You Up for the Annual Pantry Challenge?
By ERIN TURNER - On February 1, we'll start a month of trying to use what we have on hand and not buy groceries. It's called the Pantry Challenge. Are you up for it?... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week it's a Run Wild Missoula Beer Run, Cooking Classes at the Good Food Store, lots of live music, and more!... more
Home Town Proud
By JIM O'DAY - Cut Bank – and much of Montana for that matter, shows their hometown pride for Alexis Wineman, who was crowned Miss Montana 2012 last summer, and who appeared in the Miss America program in Las... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Coach Wayne Tinkle hits the 47-year mark, NFL History making, Lady Griz hoops and more!... more
How to Use Coupons to Create a Wad of Pseudo-Cash
By ERIN TURNER - Once the clerk rang in all the coupons and Extra Bucks, I heard the words that make any couponer jump for joy…”Oh, maam your total is negative 14 cents, so you need to buy something else.... more
Heirloom Market Celebrates Official Grand Opening January 26th
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - On January 26th, the Heirloom Market is holding its official Grand Opening at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Come celebrate with us!... more
From Missoula to New Zealand… or Bust!
By LINDA MCCARTHY - Our trip to New Zealand began like most from Missoula. Though it took 15 hours to get to LA, we found refuge in the Cook Islands en route to Christchurch.... more
On the Grill: Grilled Shrimp Salad
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Every once in a while, I get inspired to try something different or nontraditional on the grill. This week--it's Grilled Shrimp Salad.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, Missoula Moves to Amend Rally, Cooking Classes at the Good Food Store, Open Mic and so much more!... more
Snowboarding in the Middle Ages
By BOB WIRE - One day last winter, the Wire clan piled into the 4Runner and hit the road for Discovery. Next time, we'll wear helmets to protect against dain bramage.... more
Get Tips to Snag a Job from the Missoula Job Service
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The Missoula Job Service is offering a free seminar about tips to snag a job on Wednesday, January 23, from 2-4 p.m.... more
Adventures with Missoula’s Sister: Our Sabbatical in Palmerston North, New Zealand
By LINDA MCCARTHY - It’s not every day you get the chance to live on the other side of the world, so when we had the opportunity to live in Missoula's sister city, we took it.... more
National Letter of Intent Signing Date Only 3 Weeks Away
By JIM O'DAY - In three weeks, UM and many other Division I intercollegiate athletic programs around the country will announce their in-coming football recruits starting with the 2013-14 school year.... more
The Art of Saute: Chicken Picatta (Video Blog!)
By BOB ZIMORINO - (VIDEO BLOG) Chicken Picatta is a classic Italian sauté style dish. Watch this series of short videos as I demonstrate the principles of sauté. ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz hoops, and a host of NFL pairings and players.... more
Videos: Non-Stop Fun on Skis with a Two-Year-Old
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - We took our son skiing for the first time last winter. He took to it like a fish to water, and is already hitting the slopes at Snowbowl this year.... more
The Present is the Gift
By BRIAN MARSH - More often than not, the best gifts are not objects.they are experiences.and given this reality, Christmas 2012 was the most memorable and meaningful holiday in the past 25 years of my life's j... more
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
By ERIN TURNER - Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup...it's not only food for the soul, it's cheap and it's a whole lot healthier for you and your family.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's cheese-making at the Good Food Store, a Martin Luther King Day celebration at the Children's Museum & more!... more
Ski with the Legendary Glen Plake at Discovery on Monday
Infamous for his extreme skiing and trademark mohawk, Glen Plake will shred with locals on Monday, Jan. 14, from 12:30-3 p.m. at Discovery Ski Area near Philipsburg. ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Griz and Lady Griz hoops, and a host of NFL pairings and players.... more
Tips for Using LinkedIn to Find a Job
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Professionals are now using social media like LinkedIn to search for jobs. Here are some ideas to help you find a job via LinkedIn.... more
Shorten a Floor Lamp
By LISA HENSLEY - I have a preference for the kind of light that comes from torchiere lamps—you know, those floor lamps that point upward and throw the light so well? But I have limited floor space.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's the Flavors of India at the Good Food Store, Open Mic at Sean Kelly's, and loads of live, local music!... more
A New Year, a Fresh, Frugal Start
By ERIN TURNER - 2013 is here, the resolutions have been written, and it's time put those resolutions into action! Here’s my plan to accomplish my frugal yearly goals.... more
What Do The Financial Numbers Mean for UM/MSU Athletics?
By JIM O'DAY - Last week, the Montana University System released information pertaining to the financial pictures of the athletic programs across the state. But if you compare apples-to-apples what do the numbe... more
Bring Out Your Dead (Tree, That Is)
By BOB WIRE - After we’ve undecked the halls, I strap our Christmas tree to the car for one of my favorite holiday events: The existential post-Christmas moment.... more
It’s the Most Wonderette Time of the Year
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Writer-director Roger Bean has made musical nostalgia his livelihood. His biggest achievement, The Marvelous Wonderettes, comes to MCT.... more
13 Western Montana Travel Resolutions for 2013
By DONNA HULL - Do you make travel resolutions? As I sit here in front of a toasty fire at the beginning of 2013, I’m thinking of all the things I’d like to see and do this year in Western Montana. What do ... more
The Art of Saute, Part Four
By BOB ZIMORINO - Big Louie taught me the secrets of a successful restaurant sauté chef, and I'm passing them along. Learn them and you can cook nearly anything.... more
Wish We Were Headed For Frisco, Texas
By JIM O'DAY - On Saturday, the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title game will be played in Frisco, Texas. I hope some day our Montana fans have a chance to experience the atmosphere that "Te... more
Is Black Locust the Ultimate Permaculture Tree?
By PAUL WHEATON - You can spot where the old homesteads are in Montana by the stands of black locust trees. They're famous in permaculture circles as nitrogen fixers.... more
On the Grill: Yum Nua Salad
By PAUL SIDORIAK - I recently grilled for Yum Nua Salad--a spicy beef salad, warm, with incredibly diverse flavors. Onion, cilantro, chili pepper, mint leaves, and something called rice powder rounded out the ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Coach Wayne Tinkle, Griz and Lady Griz hoops, and a host of NFL pairings and players.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's the First Friday, Films of Compassion, Kraptastic Karaoke, Dan Debuque, Open Mic and more.... more
Resuming the Taste It Blog
By BOB ZIMORINO - “Bob, Where have you been for the last eight months?” The question was posed to me the other day at Rosauers. “Yeah, you left me in the middle of learning to sauté. Dude, you have to fi... more
Wallpaper: 1, Bob Wire: 0
By BOB WIRE - We removed the mortuary-chic 1970s wallpaper in our hallway this weekend. Fortunately, the hardware store is next to the liquor store.... more
Hellgate Rollergirls Derby Profile: Knuckle Slamb!tch
By KP NICHOLS - Brooke Jones and her alter ego, Knuckle Slambitch, like to jam for Hellgate Rollergirls. KP Nichols asks her burning questions about being a rollergirl.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Former Head basketball coaches Blaine Taylor and Larry Kryskowiak and Hellgate High School's Lexi Duce. ... more
New Montana Start-Up Raising Contributions for Toys for Tots
Gift Gather (GFTGTHR) is a new Montana-based start-up that’s raising money for Toys for Tots as part of its beta launch and platform-testing phase. You can help!... more
Last-Minute Christmas Gift: Homemade Coffee Creamer
By ERIN TURNER - Need a last-minute Christmas gift idea? I have the perfect thing: Homemade coffee creamer! It's an easy, inexpensive gift for your favorite gourmand.... more
Garden City Community Brew & Limited-Edition Black IPA
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Today, the Missoula County Tavern Owners Association and Missoula’s 4 breweries released the Garden City Community Brew to benefit local non-profits.... more