Food Lovers' Guide to® Montana

Book excerpt: The essential handbook to the Treasure State's gastronomic delights * The ultimate guide to the food scene in Montana, this book provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Engagingly written by a local authority, it is a one-stop for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information, including: • Food festivals and culinary events • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • Specialty food shops • Places to pick your own produce • One-of-a-kind restaurants and landmark eateries • Recipes using local ingredients and traditions • The state’s best wineries and brewpubs • Cooking schools and seminars • Local food lore, kitchen wisdom, anecdotes, and “best of” selections