Fusion flavors from Kalispell on stage in Hawaii
The Hawaii native and owner of 406 BBQ has gained traction over the past year, with tens of thousands of followers on social media following along for his eccentric meals, Polynesian flavors and passion for barbecue.
From Milan to Montana: Bledy Doda serves Italian cuisine in the valley
Opening Bella Italia Ristorante was a way to bring a piece of Italy to Northwest Montana, owner Bledy Doda said. The name itself means Beautiful Italy in Italian.
Spirits, smashburgers and a vision: Distillery enters new era
Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits entered a new chapter this year, with real estate broker and new owner Justin Meccia at its helm.
Indulge with decadent holiday dessert
It’s not as difficult as you might think, and it’s certainly a fun way to spend a day inside.
A citrusy cookie with candy for a heart
I’ve also developed a recipe for cookies that look a little like church windows, with translucently colorful hard candy standing in for stained glass.
Coconut custard meets pineapple upside-down topping
In her cookbook "50 Pies, 50 States," author Stacey Mei Yan Fong has a Hawaii-inspired pie that combines coconut custard and pineapple for a tropical twist.
Mezze: Flathead Valley Community College culinary students host lunch pop-up
The restaurant is open for lunch Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Chicken meatballs in mushroom sauce make for a savory pair
Not everyone is a fungi fan, of course. For some, it’s a textural thing (mushrooms can be slimy or rubbery) while others simply don’t like their earthy flavor (or smell!) or the fact they’re grown on decaying matter.
Kalispell barbecue truck owner appears in new Food Network competition
“Chopped Castaways” combines reality TV-style games with classic Food Network cooking competitions. Battling the elements across two grueling cooking rounds each week, competitors must build a working kitchen from basic supplies, earn their signature “Chopped” ingredient baskets through intense physical challenges and cook entirely over open fire, according to a release from the Food Network.
Curiosity for cuisine: Whitefish Chef Earl Reynolds lets twists on classics drive the menu
There are many hallmarks of success in Earl Reynolds' career, but earning a second James Beard Award nomination for the Mountain Region is something he’s wanted for years. As the executive chef of Herb and Omni in downtown Whitefish, he’s been able to get creative with locally grown ingredients and pull inspiration from all corners of life.
