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Marinated Cheese
I remember this Marinated Cheese at every potluck and picnic during the 90s, and it’s the perfect savory make-ahead appetizer. It’s easy to assemble, and you can transport it to any get-together. When I was a kid, it was often made with pimento and Italian seasoning, but you’ll love the homemade marinade with roasted red pepper and fresh herbs that

Potato Salad
Perfectly creamy with the right balance of tang, this potato salad is my mom’s recipe and so easy to make. Her recipe is very simple, yet it is so delicious in its simplicity that everyone always asks for the recipe. Enjoy this ultimate summer side dish for your next barbecue, picnic, or potluck. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and I have

Homemade Sugar Scrub
You can make this easy Homemade Sugar Scrub in less than 1 minute, and it costs just pennies per serving to make! Making your own sugar scrub is the easiest DIY recipe, and it works way better than anything you’d buy in the store. You also control exactly what goes into your sugar scrub for non-toxic skin care. This scrub

25 Best Hikes in Glacier National Park
Get inspired with the top 25 Best Hikes in Glacier National Park, along with lists breaking down each region of the park to make your trip simpler. You’ll find our personal notes from over 50 years of combined experience in Glacier, along with our favorite hikes as well. There are also resources for the shortest hikes, tips for visiting Glacier

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Homemade cookies and cream ice cream is super easy to make and incredibly decadent. My recipe has two options. First, you can use the classic Oreo cookies, and I have some gluten-free suggestions listed, but you can also use homemade chocolate cookies. Either way, this classic ice cream flavor levels up in the homemade version. Cookies and cream ice cream

Grilled Chicken Thighs
These Grilled Chicken Thighs are a mainstay recipe and easy to make with classic summer BBQ flavors! A simple marinade adds incredible depth of flavor to these chicken thighs, which everyone comments on. They’re naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect paired with potato salad and grilled veggies. These grilled chicken thighs are inspired by the way my dad used to grill
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Welcome everyone! My name is Kari. I’m enjoying country living here in the Flathead Valley, Montana. I love to create mostly healthy recipes, and occasionally a chocolatey indulgence. I hope you find something that inspires you; I’d love to hear about it. Read more…
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