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November 26, 2009

A few things that I am thankful for this year:

...Mexican food, in all shapes and forms; my ability to travel and experience new things; my wife and family; cheeseburgers; Yellowstone National Park and the many places within; Big Sur; our cat; ridiculous food; poached eggs;  any big breakfast; my bike(s); Bozeman and all the good stuff that we have here: food, skiing, scenery, people...; our apple tree; the ridiculous sunsets that I can see from my yard; the ability to ski and bike in the same day any time of the year (sometimes on the same trail at the same time); good music of all forms; KGLT; my Texas roots that give me perspective;  coffee, lattes, and my espresso machine; plentiful food, drink and good company; knowing that I can get to New Mexico in one day's drive; my wife's mastery of pizza crust and all things baked; the sunlight coming through our front windows; road trips; my car; empty stretches of fast highway; and the possibility that maybe, just maybe Elvis has not left the building. 

Happy Thanksgiving.

                                                                                     
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November 23, 2009

At Least My Coffee *Hearts* Monday

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November 9, 2009

Endangered Species: Alternative Freeform Public Radio

In Bozeman we are fortunate enough to have one of the few freeform alternative public radio stations left in the country: KGLT. 

"Where The DJ's Roam" is a one hour documentary that gives the viewer insight into radio's origins, evolution, and looming demise, as well as the characters that still carry the freeform, dj-driven torch. The sixty-minute video gives great perspective on how precious a station like KGLT is.

After ten years (give or take) of promising myself to "someday" take the KGLT apprentice class, I have finally found myself in the deep end of the radio pool and loving it.

If you like music, you probably already listen to KGLT. If you love music and you live in or near Bozeman, take the apprentice class next spring and be a part of one of the last (and perhaps best) freeform stations in the country.

Order the video from Career Records, here: http://www.CareerRecords.com

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November 8, 2009

Red Chile "Enchiladas" With All The Trimmings

Thanks to Elizabeth for the HUGE ristra of red chiles - which allowed me to whip up a tasty batch of red chile enchilada sauce tonight. Jen's rice, some basic pinto beans and garlic-rubbed crostini topped with smashed avocado looked pretty on the brightly colored Fiesta wear.

I think that it is entirely possible that heaven may just smell like freshly roasted chiles...

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October 18, 2009

Life is "Dolce" at Missoula's Caffe Dolce

A Sunday drive to get some groceries turned into a mini road trip to Missoula. Looking for sustenance, we gathered intel from the Missoula Independent's "Best of 2009"  that guided us to Caffe Dolce for Sunday brunch.

Tucked away in one of Missoula's quiet older neighborhoods, C.D.'s impressive building welcomed us with soaring ceilings and handsomely finished hardwood tables. A case of smartly presented baked goods tempted us before we got a chance to look over the small yet thoughtful menu.

Being Sunday, brunch was offered and we chose two varieties of the egg dishes -- one with mushrooms, leeks, and gruyere, the other with olives, feta, and scallions. We also thoroughly enjoyed a side dish of potatoes with pancetta and gruyere. Everything was yummy, including the grilled baguette slice that rounded out our plates.

Always the fan of a properly poured latte, I smiled when the barista presented me with a perfectly textured latte in the requested 8 oz. size. 

Having no room in our bellies (nor our budget) to sample the lunch offerings, we will have to look forward to that meal on a return trip.

           
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October 18, 2009

Used Cows: Stacking Them Deep and Selling Them Cheap...

...in Drummond, Montana.

 

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October 16, 2009

Bokeh Me Beautiful

A pine cone as seen by a Nikon F90X on the Drinking Horse Mountain trail in Bozeman:

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October 16, 2009

Beware of the Flying (and Friendly) Goats on Drinking Horse Mtn.

No, really. I am not kidding. Actual photo, taken today, Drinking Horse Mountain trail. The one in the air is named Rocco. Penelope is his friend. Not my names...it's on their tags.

         
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October 13, 2009

Machaca Tacos with Pasilla Chiles and Cotija Cheese

I will never forget the first time I had true Sonoran-style Machaca in Phoenix, Arizona. Crispy and tender at the same time, Machaca is typically beef that has been dried, shredded, and then sauteed with onions or chiles. Tonight I made a riff on Machaca with leftover pot roast. I shreddded the beef, dabbed it dry with a paper towl, and sauteed it in very hot oil to get those sought after crispy bits. 

Once the beef was almost finished, I tossed in some strips of pasilla chiles that I had roasted earlier. I garnished the tacos with fresh guacamole and chopped cilantro.

The crispy-tender beef combined with the earthy heat of the peppers and the salty cotija cheese made these some of the best tacos I have made in some time. 

   
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October 11, 2009

Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

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