Archive for the ‘All Food & Drink’ Category
On the Grill: Lemongrass Pork Satay with Rice and Grilled Portabella Mushrooms
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Featuring a blended marinade and simple, skewered pork tenderloin, this is an easy and fun dish that everyone will love!... more
On the Grill: Salt Slab Grilled Striped Bass and Summer Veggies
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Between the flaky, mild flavor of the fish and the freshness of the local vegetables, this dish captures the taste of summer in a single bite. ... more
New Belgium Brewery’s Clips of Faith Returns to Missoula
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - This Friday, New Belgium’s fundraising foray into short films, Clips of Faith, is returning to Caras Park in Missoula. ... more
Maiden Missoula Review: Whistling Andy Distillery
By LEAH LEWIS - If you are ready to really wow the guests at your next cocktail party or back yard barbeque, pick up a bottle of Hibiscus Coconut Rum from the Whistling Andy Distillery in Bigfork.... more
On the Grill: Hasselback Grilled Potatoes
By PAUL SIDORIAK - This is a fancy version of grilled Russet potatoes. Start by making cuts in the potato, then slather it with butter, cheese, and more tasty toppers.... more
Save Big As We Say Goodbye to Missoula’s Kmart
By ERIN TURNER - On September 30, the Missoula Kmart will close its doors for good. It is sad to see the end of an era, but the silver lining is that everything's on sale!... more
On the Grill: Cheese-Stuffed Burgers & Curly Hot Dogs
By PAUL SIDORIAK - I get nostalgic about the summer memories a meal of burgers and dogs evokes. For fun, here two new twists on a classic American summer meal.... more
Kale Chips and More Easy, Healthy, Homegrown Summer Veggie Chips
By ERIN TURNER - Each week at the Farmers’ Market, I am asked two questions: 1) Do you have kale? and 2) Do you know how to make kale chips? Yes and yes!... more
On the Grill: Grilled Campfire Fajitas
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Grilling over a campfire sparks the inner caveman in many of us. With a little planning, you can make tasty meals that are as fun as a day at the lake.... more
The ‘Best’ in Missoula for Libations
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - The Missoula Independent announced the annual Best of Missoula winners, and I'm here to present what matters: The best places to get great drinks. ... more
On the Grill: Montana Wagyu Beef with Morel Sauce
By PAUL SIDORIAK - If beef is what’s for dinner, American-style Kobe Wagyu beef from the Montana Wagyu Cattle Company makes dinner very, very special.... more
On the Grill: Chinook Salmon with Grilled Rice
By PAUL SIDORIAK - I recently experienced two grilling firsts: I grilled up a Chinook salmon that I caught myself, and I discovered that you can, in fact, grill rice!... more
On the Grill: Stuffed Pork Roulade with Grilled Mac and Cheese
By PAUL SIDORIAK - This week's dish was based on completely random ingredients I happened to have on hand, but I plan on making it again and again.... more
On the Grill: Gourmet Grilled Nachos
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Remember the first time you had nachos? There's an alternative to the usual, plastic-and-stale-chips ballpark food: Grilled nachos.... more
Meet Missoula’s Serious Scotch Gals
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - “Scotch is not just for old men with red noses and back room meetings.” This according to the Serious Scotch Gals, Missoula's top whiskey tasters.... more
Gluten-free with PMD: Wild Morel, Sausage & Fiddlehead Fern Pizza
By P.M. DEVLIN - Featuring locally-foraged morel mushrooms and fiddlehead ferns, this gluten-free mushroom-sausage pizza recipe makes a gourmet Montana meal.... more
The Art of Saute, Part Three
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
On the Grill: The Best Burger Grill-Off Competition
By PAUL SIDORIAK - It's the best burger grilling challenge! Hot tub method -vs- Caveman cooking. New -vs- old. Who will prevail? There's only one way to find out.... more
The Art of Saute, Part Two
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
On the Grill: Spatch Cock Chicken with Potatoes & Rosemary
By PAUL SIDORIAK - I recently visited to the Mission General Store in St. Ignatius and found a Hutterite fryer chicken, perfect for skillet-grilled butterflied chicken.... more
A Pinterest Project: Get Organized with DIY Spice Jars
By ERIN TURNER - My kitchen was being overrun by all my spices until I stumbled on a great project I saw on Pinterest: Recycle old bottles into DIY spice containers. ... more
Missoula Markets Make for Great Summer Drink Mixers
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - I’ve put together a short list of summer mixed drink recipes that feature items you can pick up most Saturdays at our local farmers' markets.... more
Firm Ground: Black Coffee Makes Its Mark in Missoula
By DILLON KATO - Black Coffee Roasting Company, started in 2010 by Matt McQuilkin and Jim Chapman, has been carving a niche in Missoula's gourmet coffee world.... more
Eat Local and Eat Well with Community Supported Agriculture
By ERIN TURNER - Community Supported Agriculture farms have started to become popular in Missoula. They're a great way to eat healthy, local, economical food.... more
Multimedia: In Search of the Best Deli Sandwich in Missoula
By AMY ETTINGER & JACOB McHUGH - We talked to locals, foodies, and restaurant employees to narrow down the selection of deli sandwiches in Missoula.... more
20th Annual Garden City BrewFest Awards Released
The 2012 Beer Awards for the 20th Anniversary Garden City BrewFest – held last Saturday in Caras Park – have been released. And the winners are.... more
A Mothers’ Day Feast: Grilled Shrimp & Veggie Rosemary Skewers
By PAUL SIDORIAK - With Mothers' Day coming up this Sunday, I'd like to offer up one of my (and my mom's!) favorite grill recipes: Shrimp & Veggie Rosemary Skewers.... more
Frugal Living: Eat Tapas, Cut Your Grocery Bill
By ERIN TURNER - Serving tapas-style food, a traditional Spanish small-plates meal, is a delicious, easy way to cut your grocery budget significantly.... more
The Art of Saute, Part One
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
Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs: Bob Zimorino of Red Pies Over Montana
In the latest installment of the Missoula Restaurant Chefs & Owners series, Bob Zimorino of Zimorino's Red Pies Over Montana answers Make it Missoula's questions.... more
Frugal Living: Go Green and Grow Your Own Food
By ERIN TURNER - Growing your own food is making a huge comeback. Not only are homegrown fruits and veggies healthier, but you can save a ton of money, too.... more
Missoula Gets Its First Craft Beer Week
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Missoula is devoting a whole week to craft beer. It starts Tuesday, May 1 and ends with the 20th Annual Garden City Brewfest at Caras Park on May 5.... more
Flathead Valley Distilleries Getting National Attention
By MOLLY PRIDDY. Like some of the best things in Montana, the Flathead Valley’s distilleries started with humble roots and grew through hard work.... more
A Beer with Baucus in Missoula
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - On April 11, Fellow beer blogger, Alan McCormick, and I sat down for a pint with Senator Max Baucus to talk about craft beer and jobs in Montana.... more
Frugal Living: Popcorn, the All-Season, All-Budget Snack
By ERIN TURNER - It may seem like a simple thing, but homemade popcorn (not microwave!) really is a perfect snack for all seasons, all ages, and all budgets.... more
Big Louie and the Dinner Crew
By BOB ZIMORINO - Big Louie and his dinner crew were ready for the restaurant doors to open. I thought I was, too. Nothing could have prepared me for what happened next.... more
The Dude Abides in Missoula
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - The Second Annual “The Dude Abides: A Celebration of The Big Lebowski,” will be at the Wilma Theater next Friday, March 30, at 7:00 p.m. Abide!... more
My Life in Phoenix, Post Pineapple
By BOB ZIMORINO - Pineapple, the heroin junkie and tyrannical chef, had met his end. That left me to figure out how to keep the kitchen running without him. ... more
Gluten-free with PMD: Just for the Halibut
By P.M. DEVLIN - This week, whip up an easy, gluten-free meal of halibut with roasted garlic rosemary potatoes and an Asian pear green salad. It's good to eat!... more
Frugal Living: Mouthwatering, Homemade Deli Meat
By ERIN TURNER - Last week, I made homemade deli-style sliced meat from an elk roast. Not only was it a Montana-style money saver, it was delicious!... more
Missoula’s Family Friendly Fridays at the Top Hat
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Missoula has a bar for kids! Well, at least an evening dedicated to them. Every Friday at the Top Hat is Family Friendly Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.... more
The End of Pineapple
By BOB ZIMORINO - Early in my career, I was hired to work in a gourmet Italian Restaurant in Phoenix. Of course, the hidden agenda was revealed to me after accepting the job.... more
Pineapple’s Reign of Terror
By BOB ZIMORINO - I'm back, dear readers! Last time I wrote, I was cooking in Scottsdale for a tyrannical chef nicknamed Pineapple. The saga continues from there...... more
A Successful Frugal Living Pantry Challenge
By ERIN TURNER - With the close of February drawing near, our month-long Frugal Living Pantry Challenge is winding down. The result? We saved a TON of money! ... more
Gluten-free with PMD: One Pot Curry with Fried Tofu
By P.M. DEVLIN - This week, whip up an easy, gluten-free recipe for tofu-vegetable curry with basmati rice.... more
Zane Lamprey’s ‘Drinking Made Easy, Missoula’ Airs February 29
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - On February 29, Drinking Made Easy's Zane and Steve will air the exploits from their trip to our own little Garden City of Missoula.... more
Frugal Living Pantry Essentials
By ERIN TURNER - During our Frugal Living Pantry Challenge this month, I’ve discovered some key items that are essential for a frugal pantry.... more
Get Schooled on Craft Beer at the Kettlehouse Beer Kolledge
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Beginning Monday, Feb. 20, you can sign up for the Kettlehouse’s new, free four-credit class that covers all things craft beer.... more
Missoula Winter Brewfest 2012
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - The 2nd annual Winter Brewfest is this Saturday from 2-8 p.m. at the old Safeway building on Broadway.... more
Gluten-Free with PMD: Scallops Over Red Quinoa with Maitaki Mushrooms
By P.M. DEVLIN -This week's gluten-free recipe is inspired by Quinoa. Quinoa is positively ancient, and about as simple to cook as Top Ramen. It makes proper rice look like rocket science.... more