I went on a spur-of-the-moment trip last week to Montana. As a native east coast gal, I had yet to experience the full flavor the west has to offer. However, I now feel quite versed in the western palate! –pun intended of course. We went to Red Lodge, a town in the south-central part of the state. Fly fishing was the main attraction, so I tried it. It was pretty fun, being in a river and casting, I can see how it becomes a religion for some–you could really zen out, out there. However, after an hour or so of doing it, I got really cold and the sandwiches in our picnic lunch were calling my name, then my book looked really good too:).
(Oh ya, I also had this little treat at City Bakery, pretty scrumptious;)
(A collection of the old candy bar wrappers)
The next day I went into town and did a little touring. I talked with the baker at the City Bakery about his cream puffs. True to form, I wanted to know what he put in them, so I asked. Well hon, he said, I use a lot of eggs, and real cream, only real cream–and that was all I needed to know! I promptly bought one and it was delicious! I then went into the old-fashioned candy store marveling over how little has probably changed in the 80 or so years it has been open (other than the inventory of course;). I even walked up to the old train depot which has been turned into an arts and culture center–let’s just say there were a lot of paintings of buffalo, cattle, and sunsets–there’s a lot of that out there!
This is going to be a busy month too! The Pietopia winners have been chosen, I will post about them when I get the prints from the designers in. Then, Pietopia will be held on August 20th at the Eastbank Farmers Market. If you are in town, you should stop by for a taste of the winners pies/lives! I also am doing a meal for a young woman who I did a favorite for. She asked me to do a Thank You meal for all of the inspirational people in her life who helped her to her recovery. I am also doing a birthday party at a farmers market for a group of “selective” eaters who range from 3-6 years old–I like a good challenge:).
More to come on this western trip! We then went to Yellowstone afterwords, pretty amazing!
