The Hamilton Performing Arts Series schedule is out, and again is full of diverse, high quality performers, I’m sure this will be our best year.
The first performance will be September 13 and features SHARON ISBIN. Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique and versatility, she has been hailed as “the pre-eminent guitarist of our time.” She has also  received [...]

My local quilt store, BELL TOWER QUILTWORKS has been selected as  one of the top ten stores in the United States by Better Homes and Gardens Quilt Sampler magazine. The shop is housed in an 1894 church, with 28-foot-high ceiling, has more than 2,200 bolts and tends to be more in the  traditional style of [...]

I took a little vacation to Sacramento to visit my parents, both are in their 80’s and from time to time they need a little help. Getting out of Montana for awhile is great, in that it reaffirms what a wonderful State we live in – clean air, no noise, fewer people, Montana folks are [...]

We’ve been busy with several things, but the big thing is that Tim purchased a 1966 Corvette String Ray coupe, similar to the one pictured, but Tim’s car is white. So for the past week he has been getting his shop in order, looking for parts, confirming numbers and whatever car collectors do. He has [...]

All Saturdays in August the Valley’s Farmer’s Market continues to have an aboundance of locally grown organic  produce including fruits. Many baked goods and handmade arts and crafts.
August 16 – Saturday – Bitterroot National Forest Service offers interpretive “Moon Walks” – This month it’s “Spirit Moon” at Fort Owen State Park in Stevensville. Learn about mysterious [...]

In response to Jeanette’s request:
MORNING GLORY BREAD
2 1/2 C sugar
4 C flour
4 t. cinnamon
4t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 C raisins or dried cranberries
1 C coconut, shredded
4 C shredded carrots
2 apples, shredded
1 C pecans, chopped
6 eggs
1 C vegetable oil
1 C applesauce
1 t. vanilla
Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl. Lightly dust raisins with flour. Add coconut, [...]

In response to Jeanette’s  request:
BAKED RICE
1 can Carnation evaporated milk
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 C sugar
1/4 t. salt
1 C cooked rice
1 t. cinnamon & 2 T sugar mixed together – Serve with fresh fruit.
Mix first 6 ingredients together and place in a greased 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish ( I use 8″ square dish). Sprinkle top with [...]

Dear Linda & Tim,
Mick and I want to thank you two for such a wonderful stay in Montana.
You immediately put us at ease and made us feel totally comfortable in your beautiful home.
The mountain views from your home are absolutely awesome, our room couldn’t have been
nicer, and your breakfasts [...]