For Labor Day, I gave myself a whole week off work. And boy, did it feel good. Back-to-back, I had family and friends fly out to visit me in my new Montana home. It was the first time my loved ones came out, so I wanted to squeeze in as…

BILLINGS, MT — Remember that feeling as a child when summer was winding down? Your parents would take you to one last town fair and, even while you were having fun, you could almost feel the season slipping away. When I learned the MontanaFair would be in Billings from August…

Inspired by Maine winters, made fresh in Montana. Servings: 4–6  Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 30 minutes  Total Time: 45 minutes It’s summer here in Montana, and that means the farmers markets are at their prime. On Saturday, I made my way to The Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market to stock up for…

Welcome to My Big Sky Life — a place for stories, recipes, and adventures rooted in food, travel, and lifestyle. I traded the busy East Coast for Montana’s wide-open skies, and I’m sharing it all: from rustic salmon chowder to hidden Yellowstone gems and small-town magic. Lead with love, and…