Pine & Palm Kitchen

February 3rd 2026 Postcards from My Montana Kitchen Seahawks or Patriots? The real winners are my Big Game recipes! We are a divided family here, with one diehard New England fan and the majority of us cheering on the Seahawks. Whoever you are supporting, my Big Game recipes are sure to bring everyone together. These recipes are portable and will score lots of smiles from family and friends. Game Day Dips and Snacks Here's the playbook: Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe Goat Cheese Dip Recipe Knorr...

January 20th 2025 Postcards from My Montana Kitchen Welcome Winter & Resolutions I have a Non-Alcoholic drink to make during Dry January for you! I love January. Call me crazy, but the New Year always ushers in new experiences I want to try. This year, I am focusing on more travel, more self-care, and on family and friends. Resolutions Travel Brian and I have more travel packed into the first six months of 2026 than we have ever attempted. I can’t wait to share all the fun things we have...

December 20th 2025 Postcards from My Montana Kitchen Christmas is just days away. Don’t fret, I’m here to distract you a moment. The holiday's come with many joys around the kitchen, but it's important to get out and feed your body more than milk and cookies. Today, we'll explore off-season hiking in glacier and a winter bean salad, along with more cheerful treats. Rockin' around the winter park Earlier this week, I posted about wonderful places to explore during the winter in Glacier...

December 16th 2025 Postcards from My Montana Kitchen Happy December, Everyone! Holiday Cookies, Cocktails, and Thoughtful Gifting. The snow is on the ground, the tree is decorated and my holiday cards are nowhere close to being ready. This week I want to share with you a series of wonderful recipes to bake, share, and enjoy all season - my Cookies and Cheers Series. Every day on Instagram, I have been posting a recipe perfect for the baking season. Cookies and Cheers! Today, I’m sharing a...

November 25, 2025 Countdown to Thanksgiving Welcome Back How to host a stress-free holiday This is the week! I’m happy to share with you the last simple tips to help this year’s Thanksgiving be as stress-free as possible. Review the past three weeks tips, recipes, and more on my profile. Over the past few weeks, I've been your personal guide for planning a thanksgiving! Today's Tips: Checklist for TODAY! And for subscribers: Black Friday Promo The Big Day is almost here! What to do today to...

November 18, 2025 Countdown to Thanksgiving Welcome Back How to host a stress-free holiday 10 days away and you're mastering Thanksgiving this year! This week I’m happy to share with you a few more simple tips to help this year’s Thanksgiving be as stress-free as possible. Over the last few weeks, I've been your personal guide for planning a thanksgiving with less stress, more efficiency. And I'm not done yet! Today's Tips: Self- care, the perfected "Day-before plan," and for Subscribers:...

November 11, 2025 Countdown to Thanksgiving Welcome Back How to host a stress-free holiday If you're new here, we're talking prep tips, recipes, and I'm throwing in a Discount! This week I’m happy to share with you a few more simple tips to help this year’s Thanksgiving be as stress-free as possible. Over the next few weeks, I will be your personal guide for planning a thanksgiving with less stress, more efficiency. Today's Tips: Podcast, Setting the Table, and Easy Appetizer and Discount...

November 4, 2025 Countdown to Thanksgiving How to Host a Stress-Free Holiday We're Talking prep tips, Recipes, and... a Discount? Over the next few weeks, I will be your personal guide for planning a thanksgiving with less stress, more efficiency. I have planned and hosted dozens of gatherings. From holiday's, celebrations, showers, graduations, dinner parties, and even a wedding... or three. Today's Tips: Plan the Menu, Shop your Pantry, and Delegate Plan the Menu and Create a Master...

October 25 2025 Notes from My Montana Kitchen Happy October, Everyone! Today's Newsletter Lineup: Canning Season comes to a close Subscribers-Only Content: Chocolate Budino with Salted Caramel and Maple Whipped Cream My Favorite Fall Activities in Montana How To Batch Process Garlic Canning Season has been a big success this year. Our cold pantry is stocked with fig jam, mixed berry preserves, canned tomato sauce, canned diced tomatoes, honeyberry shrubs, and loads of onions, squash,...

October 11 2025 Postcards from My Montana Kitchen Happy October, Everyone! The weather here in Whitefish is nothing short of perfection. Crisp, cool mornings paired with sunlight dappling through the colorful trees that line Spokane and Baker Ave. Pumpkins and hay bales have replaced the colorful petunia baskets among all the shops downtown. Two Bear Farms hosted their Stock Up sale last night, Oktoberfest is being celebrated downtown this weekend, and snow has dusted the top of Mt. Jackson...