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An exquisite "flavor experience" at the Rainbow Ranch
Cody Garden Tour and other things to do in this "Forever West" town
Permaculture Primer
Microclimates, 'Nanoclimates,' and other Realities of Rocky Mountain Gardening
Heirloom or Hybrid? Here are some facts to cogitate
Sen. Jon Tester on America's food system
Lewis & Clark native plant garden in Boise

Amazing Weedless Garden

Website link:

http://www.amazingweedlessgarden.com/index.html

The Amazing Weedless Garden is the perfect gardening solution for combating the weeds. It is a thick, durable special fabric which is pre-cut into planting areas allowing effortless ease for sowing your seeds and seedlings. This unique type of fabric covers all of the area between your plants which eliminate the weeds from growing. Now your plants can spontaneously grow without all their competition… THE WEEDS!

GrainMaker Mill

Website link:

http://www.grainmaker.com/

GrainMaker® mills are handcrafted in Montana by Bitterroot Tool & Machine, and come with a Lifetime Heirloom Guarantee. Grind fresh whole grain wheat, rice, rye or barley flour. Make gluten-free flour from fava and garbanzo beans, or grind legumes to boost protein in any home baked goods. Make peanut butter. Grind coffee beans. Make corn meal. Grind flax seed and other nutritional supplements. Make dried soup mixes or backpacking foods using dried vegetables or grains. Crack grains for animal feeds. sales@grainmaker.com 406-777-7096 – 855-777-7096

2012 Spring Edition is in stores now!

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 22:10

2012 Spring Edition

Herbed Vinegar Cheese

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 16:19

Making vinegar cheese is really quite simple. Here are illustrated step-by-step directions for preparing the Herbed Vinegar Cheese recipe you’ll also find in our “Holiday Garden Gifts: Sharing Your Garden’s Abundance” article on page 36 in our Winter 2011 issue.

Ingredients:

½ gallon whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized)

¼ cup white vinegar or lemon juice

¼ teaspoon of salt (or to taste)

¼ teaspoon dried dill

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon dried basil

½ tablespoon minced garlic

Directions:

Makes approximately 1 cup.

By:

Rilla Esbjornson

Carl's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 15:44

Recipe type:

Salad

Carl Esbjornson, our assistant editor’s husband, has been making a tasty balsamic vinaigrette for years, with the herbs and garlic they grow. The vinaigrette has been used as a salad dressing and a marinade for chicken. When their daughters were in high school, one of the girls’ friends, Kathryn, was having dinner with them. Pouring a large amount of the vinaigrette on her salad, she grinned and said, “You know, if you want to give me a Christmas gift this year, you could just give me a big bottle of this dressing! I could just drink it!” Carl was inspired and created a label—Carl’s Own—complete with a photo of him on the shores of Bradley Lake, the Grand Tetons in the background. He taped the label to a salad dressing bottle. When opening Christmas gifts, Kathryn was thrilled to receive Carl’s Own. The recipe is still a hit with friends—Carl says, “Eat your heart out, Paul Newman!”

Ingredients:

¾ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

¼ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

½ tablespoon crushed garlic (1 large clove)

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried dill

Directions:

Pour olive oil and vinegar in a blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend until vinegar and oil are well combined. Pour into a serving bottle. Store in the refrigerator. Shake well before serving.

By:

Carl Esbjornson

Little Turtle's Tipi

Website link:

http://www.littleturtlestipi.com/index2.php#/home/

Our mission is to inspire creative play for everyone with a Little Turtle’s Tipi. It is much more than a toy, it is a keepsake that will be handed down for many generations. This is an all natural product, made at home in Bozeman, Montana.

Indian Creek Winery

Website link:

http://www.indiancreekwinery.com/

We produce a wide variety of wine, and most are available for sampling in our tasting room at the winery. Our most popular wines are our Pinot Noir, Star Garnet, Mountain Syringa, White Riesling and White Pinot along with our small-lot wines: Chardonnay, Muscat Canelli, Viognier, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Man’s Best Friend Malbec, Ragin’ Rapids Late Harvest Riesling, and our Ruby Dahlia Port.

Rainbow Ranch Lodge

Website link:

http://www.rainbowranchbigsky.com/

A Montana vacation unlike any other, the Rainbow Ranch Lodge combines the rustic rugged West with classic elegant sophistication. A place where exceptional food, wine, and accommodations are our passion and hospitality is instinctive. Welcome to our little paradise on the banks of the Gallatin River in Big Sky, Montana.