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Penne a la Betsy Recipe – Shrimp Pasta
I kept seeing this recipe on my favorite cooking website, The Pioneer Woman, but never bothered to check out the ingredients or make it, as frankly, with a name like Penne a la Betsy, I had no idea what it was. Apparently, Betsy is the chef’s sister’s name, and that is who she named this concoction after. Onc...
Meatloaf with Mustard and Sour Cream Gravy Recipe
If there is one thing that I love, it’s meatloaf. I’m not talking about you grandma’s flavor-less blob of ground beef. I’m talking about the kind of meatloaf that tastes like a giant Italian meatball. Delish. Last night, I wanted to try a new version of meatloaf, and found this recipe on The Food Network website...
Missoula Pond Hockey Tournament Update – New Date
Originally, the 2013 Missoula Pond Hockey Tournament was scheduled for January 26-27, but due to dissatisfactory weather that could impact ice conditions on our rinks, we have changed the date for our tournament to February 2-3.
Cucumber Salad with Bacon, Apples and Fresh Parsley
The only thing I love more than cucumbers is cucumber salad. I’ve had a few different versions – one with cucumbers and tomatoes soaked in salt water and mixed with sour cream. Then I have had a vinaigrette version with cucumbers and red onions soaked in apple cider vinegar...
Energize Your Morning – Blueberry, Orange and Lavender Smoothie
I know, I know – Blueberry, orange and lavender sounds like a crazy flavor combo, but trust me on this one. This was my breakfast of choice when I would need to go into the office during the wee morning hours. I’m not sure what it is about the ingredients, but it was always a kick in the pants and gave me more energy than a Red Bull...
Top Gourmet Chocolate Companies
I like chocolate, but I have never been a “chocoholic.” This is why I found it rather strange when I woke up this morning, that the first thing that crossed my mind – was chocolate. I remembered the box of homemade fudge in the kitchen, but that just would not do...
Party for Missoula Apocalypse Survivors
I really hope the world doesn’t end on Friday, because we are all supposed to hit up an awesome party! The Blaze has joined forces with Nick, the owner of Bubs N Boards, to throw the Apocalypse Survivors’ Party this Saturday at The Dark Horse Bar...
Missoula Snow Lovers Rejoice – El Nino Season Cancelled
As another winter develops in Montana, skiers can sleep easy and wait for the snow to stack up.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center canceled the prediction of an El Nino season.
“Brian Fellows” to Tickle Missoula’s Funny Bones
As soon as I heard that comedian, Tracy Morgan, was making a stop in Missoula on his comedy tour, I was stoked. Tracy is hands down my favorite funny man. I remember being a kid (yeah, I'm a baby) and sitting in front on the tube watching Safari Planet on Saturday Night Live, laughing so hard that I would cry...
How to Wear Red Lipstick
Red lipstick is a classic and will never go out of style. Most women don’t think they can don red lipstick, but as long as you choose the right shade, any woman can look gorgeous with rouge colored lips. Red is such a dramatic lip color that when you walk into a room, all eyes will be on you...
Christmas on a Shoestring Budget in Missoula
With less than a month until Christmas, are you already stressing about the cost of putting gifts around the tree and how you will afford feeding a large family? With the economy still struggling and more people finding themselves without a cash flow during the holidays, it’s a good time to educate yourself on surviving Christmas on a budget...
Secrets to Surviving Black Friday
I’m pretty sure Black Friday is the most terrifying day of the year. More recently, they made the biggest shopping day of the year even more treacherous by opening their doors the evening of Thanksgiving! The best way to make your day of shopping even more successful is to be fully prepared...